Description
Human Anatomy and Kinanthropometry
Module title | Human Anatomy and Kinanthropometry |
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Module code | ESS1006 |
Academic year | 2019/0 |
Credits | 15 |
Module staff | Dr Sarah Jackman (Lecturer) Dr Dimitris Vlachopoulos (Convenor) Dr Dominic Farris (Lecturer) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 170 |
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Description - summary of the module content
Module description
Studying Exercise and Sport Sciences requires an understanding of the anatomical location, structure and function of the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems that are involved in human movement. In addition, knowing about body composition, how it can be assessed and the effects it has on human health and performance is central to the subject. This module will provide you with an understanding of why human body composition assessment is important and how it changes with exercise training, ageing, disease, growth and maturation. Along with the theoretical principles and content, the module will help you develop your practical laboratory-based skills so that you can apply these to other modules on the degree programme. There are no pre- or co-requisites for this module and it is suitable for non-specialist students who have studied science at A-Level or equivalent.
Module aims - intentions of the module
Study of Exercise and Sport Sciences requires a clear understanding of the anatomical location, structure and physiological function of the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems and how these are involved in human movement. The kinanthropometric content will provide you with an understanding of the principles of body composition, its assessment and its relationship with health and exercise.
Graduate attributes. As part of this module you are expected to develop the following skills:
- Laboratory skills – body composition assessment, somatotyping, body dimension assessment, palpitation skills in identifying anatomical structures
- Application of knowledge – being able to understand and explain which muscles, joints and structures are involved in producing sporting movements
- People skills – working with your peers during laboratory sessions
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Accurately use anatomical and physiological terminology
- 2. Explain the function, structure and components of the muscloskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems in relation to exercise and sport
- 3. Competently use and understand the principles of anthropometric procedures for assessing human body composition
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Apply module specific knowledge /skills to applied situations
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Use appropriate technology and information sources
- 6. Present ideas / information concisely and accurately
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
The following topic areas will be covered in lectures and laboratory sessions:
- Muscle anatomy
- Body composition and its assessment
- Human growth and maturation
- Bone anatomy
- Muscle and skeletal mass
- Somatotyping
- Knee anatomy
- Cardiac anatomy
- Lung anatomy
- Blood
- Shoulder anatomy
- Anatomical position
- Hip anatomy
- Lower leg anatomy
- Strength training anatomy
- Head and spine anatomy
Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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44 | 106 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 22 | Lectures |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 22 | Practical classes |
Guided Independent Study | 106 | Completion of set readings, answering short questions, extra tasks all set on ELE |
Assessment
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Continual feedback in practical sessions. In the practical lab classes, you will be making and building parts of the body and taking the kinanthropometry measurements. | 10 minutes | All | Oral feedback during sessions, common mistakes will be highlighted in lectures |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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0 | 75 | 25 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Written examination (week 6) | 15 | 10 minutes | All | Written feedback will be available immediately after exam for review |
Written examination | 60 | 45 minutes | All | Written feedback will be available immediately after exam for review |
Practical examination | 25 | 10 minutes | All | Written if requested; generic errors will be available on ELE |
Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Written examination (week 6) | Written examination | All | August/September assessment period |
Written examination | Written examination | All | August/September assessment period |
Practical examination | Practical examination | All | August/September assessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to sit a further examination. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Tortora, G. and Derrickson, B. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 2008 (12th Edition). John Wiley and Sons, Chichester.
- Eston, R.G. and Reilly, T. (2009). Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual: Tests, Procedures and Data. Volume 1: Anthropometry (3rd edition). London: Routledge.
Highly recommended
- Kapit, W. and Elson, L. 2001. The Anatomy Colouring Book (3rd Ed). Cummings publishers
- Kapit, W, Macey, R. and Meisami, E. 2000. The Physiology Colouring Book (3rd Ed). Cummings publishers
- Heyward, V.H. and Stolarczyk, L.M. (1996). Applied Body Composition Assessment, Leeds: Human Kinetics
- Roche, A.F., Heymsfield, S.B. and Lohman, T.G. (1996). Human Body Composition, Leeds: Human Kinetics
- Behnke, R.S. Kinetic Anatomy (2nd Edition). Human Kinetics, IL.
- Cael, C. Functional Anatomy. 2010. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore.
- Silverthorn, D. Human Physiology 2004. Prentice Hall, NJ
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- ELE page: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3301– readings, lecture notes, web links and follow-up exercises will be posted on the module’s ELE site.
- Methods of body composition analysis: Interactive tutorials http://nutrition.uvm.edu/bodycomp/
- International Society for the Advancement - http://www.isakonline.com/
Module has an active ELE page
Credit value | 15 |
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Module ECTS | 7.5 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 4 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 01/04/2012 |
Last revision date | 24/07/2019 |