XNB189 Exercise and the Human Body 2

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Overview

This unit will introduce you to the study areas of anatomy, functional anatomy and biomechanics and how they relate to the analysis of human movement aimed at enhancing performance. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and their application in the analysis of human movement, is essential for anyone studying an exercise science or physical education degree. You will have the opportunity to develop this knowledge and understanding through engaging with the unit content in weekly activities.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the neuromuscular and skeletal systems using anatomical models and illustrations
2. Explain the contributing roles the neuromuscular and skeletal systems have in generating movement
3. Describe human movement using appropriate scientific and lay anatomical terminology
4. Describe biomechanical principles and explain how they relate to the mechanics of human movement
5. Apply foundational biomechanical principles to qualitatively analyse physical performance

Content

Learning Approaches

In this unit, you will learn by engaging in online lectures, digital learning resources, and workshops. The blended learning approach increases flexibility with the content, enabling combinations of collaborative, integrative, and inquiry-based learning to occur. Class attendance is a key expectation to maximise learning opportunities.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

The following strategies are used to provide you with feedback in this unit:

• structured self reflection on experiential learning
• regular class and small group (peer) discussions and evaluations
• periodic formative assessment tasks
• summative assessment criteria descriptors aligned to unit learning outcomes
• qualitative comments provided on summative tasks

Assessment

Overview

Each assessment item is designed to measure knowledge, understanding, application, evaluation and justification of key principles of learning design stated in the learning outcomes. Formative practical activities undertaken within tutorials provide support to develop the relevant content, along with the cognitive, research and communication skills required for completion of summative tasks.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Exam

An in-class exam consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions will assess your knowledge and understanding of the muscular and skeletal systems, anatomical terminology, and the application of this knowledge in a performance context.

Assessment: Workbook

A compilation of authentic individual tasks designed to assess your knowledge, understanding, and application of the key concepts covered in the unit. The tasks will be based on authentic roles, responsibilities and problems faced by professional practitioners, allowing you the opportunity to develop real-world capabilities. For example, describing the tennis serve or bench press using anatomical terminology when collaborating with a professional colleague or investigating the physical effects of human interaction with equipment and the environment.

Assessment: Problem-solving task

The ability to perform a qualitative biomechanical analysis to enhance the quality of performance is an essential skill for an exercise professional, sports coach, or health and physical education teacher. This task will allow you to apply your knowledge of anatomical and biomechanical principles and develop this real-world capability in a professional setting.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Risk Assessment Statement

This unit involves active participation in physical activity. All students must complete a Pre-exercise Screening Form in which you will be required to detail any medical conditions or injuries for the unit coordinator and class tutor. In practical classes you must wear clothing and athletic shoes appropriate to the conditions. Consideration should be given to issues associated with sun safety, including items such as headwear, sunscreen and sunglasses. There are no other risks beyond the ordinary.

Course Learning Outcomes

XN50 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

1. Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of contemporary sport, exercise and health contexts.
   Relates to: Workbook, Problem-solving task
2. Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
   Relates to: Exam, Workbook, Problem-solving task
3. Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
   Relates to: Problem-solving task

XN51 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

1. Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
   Relates to: Workbook, Problem-solving task
2. Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
   Relates to: Exam, Workbook, Problem-solving task
3. Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
   Relates to: Problem-solving task

XN52 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)

1. Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
   Relates to: Workbook, Problem-solving task
2. Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
   Relates to: Exam, Workbook, Problem-solving task
3. Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
   Relates to: Problem-solving task