Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Tim Doyle
Lecturer
Jodie Wills
Lecturer
Daniel Glassbrook
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
110cp at 1000 level or above including ((HLTH108 or ANAT1001) and ((HLTH109 or ANAT1002) or (MEDI203 or MEDI2100)))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will cover the basic principles of biomechanics and apply these to the analysis of human movement and the musculoskeletal system. This unit will integrate your understanding of mechanics with functional anatomy through the study of biomechanics of human locomotion (in two dimensions) and gross motor functions through the use of kinematics, kinetics, muscle function, work, and power. The mechanics of tissues in the musculoskeletal system will also be introduced and discussed in the context of injuries and exercise prescription. The basis of methods for assessing movement, both quantitative and qualitative, will also be introduced enabling basic practical analysis of common movements to be performed. Learning activities include lectures and hands-on laboratories. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
General Assessment Information
Information concerning Macquarie University's assessment policy is available at https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment . Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading requirements are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.
To pass this unit, students must have:
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn, including marking rubrics.
All final grades in the Department of Health Professions are determined by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Assessment Committee, and are approved by the Faculty Board. They are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor. Students will be awarded an Assessment Grade plus a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not necessarily a summation of the individual assessment components. The final grade and SNG that are awarded reflect the corresponding grade descriptor in Schedule 1 of the Assessment Policy.
Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Applications for assessment task extensions may be considered for short-term, unexpected, serious, and unavoidable circumstances affecting assessment. Applications must be submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au . For further details please refer to the Special Considerations Policy available at https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
Late Submission of Work
All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted by the Unit Convenor, may incur a deduction of 5% of the overall assessment weighting for the first day, and 5% for each subsequent day, including the actual day on which the work is received. Assessments received 5 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:
Due Date | Received | Days Late | Deduction | Raw Mark | Final Mark |
Friday, 14th | Monday, 17th | 3 | 15% | 75% | 60% |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Mid-Semester Quiz | 20% | No | Week 6 |
Movement/Skill Analysis | 30% | No | Week 11 |
Final exam | 50% | No | Central Exam Period |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%
Students will complete a quiz during a specified period.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 30%
Written group report with group and individual components (Movement Analysis)
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Central Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
Invigilated exam held during central exam period
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Unit Organisation
This is a ten credit point unit run over a 13 week session. There are lectures and tutorials/laboratories. Further information is available via the online Learning Management System (LMS) iLearn http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Assumed knowledge
This unit builds on your learning in the previous undergraduate units particularly in the area of Anatomy; In particular, (HLTH108/9, ANAT1001/2) or (BIOL247, BIOL2220).
Teaching and Learning Strategy
This unit will be a blend of online and face to face learning activities consisting of lectures, tutorials, and laboratories. iLearn will have the detailed schedule of activities.
Attendance
In the Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Human Sciences professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our programs. As part of developing professionalism, Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Human Sciences students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including tutorials, clinical, and laboratory practical sessions. In most cases lectures are recorded; however, lecture recordings cannot be guaranteed and some discussion or content may not be available for viewing via the recording system.
All lectures and tutorials are scheduled in your individual timetable. The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/. You may make a request to your tutor to attend a different tutorial on a one-off basis for extenuating circumstances. Please note these may change throughout the semester and changes will be communicated through iLearn.
Failure to attend any learning and teaching activities, including lectures and tutorials, may impact your final results. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their tutor or the unit convenor by email to inform tutors if they are going to be absent.
Textbooks
The following textbook will be used in the teaching of this unit and the library hold an online copy of it:
Sports biomechanics: the basics: optimising human performance / Anthony J. Blazevich, 2nd ed., A & C Black Publishers: London
Additionally the following two texts will be used to a lesser extent; the library also holds an online version:
Fundamentals of Biomechanics / Duane Knudson, 2nd ed., Springer US: Boston, MA
The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics / Jim Richards, 2nd ed., Elsevier
An interactive laboratory manual is available for purchase. Further details are provided on iLearn.
Readings
Readings may be referred to throughout the semester and a reference to these will be provided as needed.
Technology and equipment
On-campus
Teaching rooms are equipped with state of art audio-visual and ICT equipment including iPads, internet connection, high quality video cameras and multiple LCD screens.
Off-campus
To study optimally when off campus you will need to have access to a reliable internet connection to retrieve unit information & at times to submit assessment tasks via iLearn.
This schedule is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated via iLearn.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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For this offering face-to-face tutorials will be added as a supplement to on-line lectures and other on-line learning activities.
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18/01/2021 | Update staff details |