Functional Anatomy and Human Performance

Abstract

This subject is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of kinesiological principles necessary to understand individual joint structure and function and apply kinanthropometrical knowledge of the human body. Students will be expected to identify the elements of the musculo-skeletal system and study the role of the bony segments, joint related connective tissue structures, muscles and the external forces applied to those structures. Practical components will involve anthropometry, posture and movement analysis with application including the effects of immobilisation and injury on the system.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Joint structure and function - stability and factors affecting ROM;The anthropometric profile, proportionality and somatotyping;Body composition methods and limitations including normative - descriptive techniques;Posture and vertebral column;Trunk: vertebrae, joints, ligaments and intervertebral disc, range of movement;The 'true' back muscles, innervations and function;Bones, joints … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

Joint structure and function - stability and factors affecting ROM;
The anthropometric profile, proportionality and somatotyping;
Body composition methods and limitations including normative - descriptive techniques;
Posture and vertebral column;
Trunk: vertebrae, joints, ligaments and intervertebral disc, range of movement;
The 'true' back muscles, innervations and function;
Bones, joints and muscles of the thorax;
Shoulder girdle and joints, ligaments and muscles;
The elbow and radioulnar joints, the ligamentous and muscular reinforcements;
The wrist and hand joints and analysis of grip and associated muscles;
Pelvic and hip regions: sacroiliac, symphysis pubis and lumbosacral joints;
Thigh muscles and knee joint complex; and
Shank muscles, tibiofibular and ankle joints, arches of the foot.

Assumed knowledge

Thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology prior to undertaking this subject is required. Ideally, EHR119 and EHR120 to be completed prior to enrollment in this subject.

Enrolment restrictions

Available to students in:

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management)
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation)
Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education)
Bachelor of Educational Studies
Or as approved by the Course Director.

Learning activities

Functional Anatomy and Human Performance

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.

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