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PHTY301 – Human Movement

2019 – S2 Day

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Tim Doyle
Tutor
Jodie Wills
Credit points Credit points
3
Prerequisites Prerequisites
39cp at 100 level or above including (HLTH108 and (HLTH109 or MEDI203) and PHTY302)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit provides students with a broad overview of motor learning and performance. The unit integrates the student’s prior study of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, neuroscience and behavioural sciences as it pertains to human movement. The aim of the unit is to provide a behavioural and physiological understanding of the acquisition and execution of skilled motor actions. The unit explores the classification of motor skills, the neuromotor processes that underpin motor performance and features of the learning environment that can be manipulated to promote motor learning in a coaching and/or rehabilitation context. Students will have the opportunity to apply their learning through a group project in which they train a healthy person to improve a motor skill.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Define the concepts of motor skill and motor learning and describe the stages of motor skill acquisition
  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements
  • Describe strategies to optimise motor learning and performance in healthy people
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

General Assessment Information

General Assessment Information 

Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, which is available at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment.

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final 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 the Grading Policy.

To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, attempt all assessment tasks, meet any ungraded requirements including professionalism and achieve an SNG of 50 or better.

Student Professionalism

In the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses. As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including tutorials, as well as clinical- and laboratory-based practical sessions.

Furthermore, lectures and seminars are key learning activities that you are expected to attend throughout completion of your degree. While audio recordings and lecture slides may be made available following these large group sessions, it is important to recognise that such resources are a study aid - and should not be considered an alternative to lecture or seminar attendance. Echo360 recordings of live lectures do not always work and are not a substitute for lecture attendance.

Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all noted compulsory activities. Students that do not meet this requirement may be deemed unable to meet expectations regarding professionalism, learning outcomes, and may be referred for disciplinary action (which may include exclusion from assessments and unit failure).

Similarly, as part of developing professionalism, students are expected to submit all work by the due date. Applications for assessment task extensions must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Special Consideration Policy available at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration.

Late Submission

All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted, will incur a deduction of 5% for the first day, and 5% for each subsequent day including the actual day on which the work is received. 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%

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Written assignment 30% No Week 4
Written assignment (Program) 30% No Week 6
Group Seminar 40% No Week 13

Written assignment

Due: Week 4
Weighting: 30%

Motor Skill Analysis


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Define the concepts of motor skill and motor learning and describe the stages of motor skill acquisition
  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements

Written assignment (Program)

Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%

Training program and evaluation plan


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Describe strategies to optimise motor learning and performance in healthy people
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program

Group Seminar

Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%

12 minute group presentation focussed on implementation and results of the training program as well as reflection on development, implementation and evaluation of the program.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Define the concepts of motor skill and motor learning and describe the stages of motor skill acquisition
  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements
  • Describe strategies to optimise motor learning and performance in healthy people
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Delivery and Resources

Unit Organisation

This is a three credit point unit run over a 13 week session. Each week there is a two hour lecture and roughly every second week there is a two hour laboratory. Further information is available via the PHTY301 iLearn site http://ilearn.mq.edu.au

Assumed knowledge

This unit builds on your learning in the previous undergraduate units particularly in the area of Anatomy and Biomechanics; In particular, HLTH108/9, BIOL247, MEDI203, and PHTY302.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

This unit will have a 2 hour lecture and 2 hour laboratory every second week n.b., refer to weekly schedule for specific timings. Lectures will provide foundation knowledge and also provide discussion of concepts and ideas to further understanding of the content. Laboratories will allow for the demonstration and learning of practical skills relevant to Human Movement. The teaching approach will be based on students developing a deep understanding of principles and the ability to independently solve problems, with the expectation that students can then translate this knowledge to different scenarios.

Textbooks & Readings

Essential

This unit does not have any textbooks that are essential for you to purchase.

You will require access to TopHat. Details will be provided in iLearn.

Recommended

The following texts will be useful resources and available in the library. Recommendations about specific readings from these and other resources (such as research papers, books, websites and videos) will be listed on iLearn.

  • Sports biomechanics: the basics: optimising human performance / Anthony J. Blazevich, 2nd ed., A & C Black Publishers: London
  • Fundamentals of Biomechanics / Duane Knudson, 2nd ed., Springer US: Boston, MA
  • Biomechanics and motor control of human movement / David A. Winter, 4th ed., Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2009, Wiley-Blackwell Online Books
  • Motor learning and control : concepts and applications / Richard A. Magill, New York University, David I. Anderson, San Francisco State University. Tenth edition., New York, NY : McGraw-Hill
  • The biophysical foundations of human movement / Bruce Abernethy ... [et al.]. 2nd ed., Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics

An interactive laboratory manual is available for purchase. Further details are provided on iLearn.

Attendance

All lectures and tutorials are scheduled in your individual timetable. You may make a request to your tutor to attend a different tutorial on a one-off basis for extenuating circumstances. In most cases lectures are recorded (this cannot be guaranteed as ICT issues may occur preventing this) however, attendance is expected at both lectures and tutorials, as this is where the majority of learning occurs. Failure to attend may impact your final results. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their tutor by email to inform tutors if they are going to be absent. The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

In particular, attendance at all laboratories is required, as is attendance at the four lectures as specified on iLearn.

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. Students will use a range of physiotherapy specific equipment typically used in the assessment and management of people with a range of health conditions.

Off-campus

Should you choose to work off campus you will need to have access to a reliable internet connection in order to retrieve unit information & at times to submit assessment tasks via iLearn.

Unit Schedule

Compulsory lectures are on Weeks 2-4, and Week 9. Note these weeks may change. Any changes will be communicated through iLearn.

Compulsory laboratories are on Weeks 1, 3, 6, 8, 11, and 13. Note these weeks may change. Any changes will be communicated through iLearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

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

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Graduate Capabilities

Creative and Innovative

Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Define the concepts of motor skill and motor learning and describe the stages of motor skill acquisition
  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Assessment tasks

  • Written assignment
  • Written assignment (Program)
  • Group Seminar

Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative

We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Define the concepts of motor skill and motor learning and describe the stages of motor skill acquisition
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Assessment tasks

  • Written assignment
  • Written assignment (Program)
  • Group Seminar

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements
  • Describe strategies to optimise motor learning and performance in healthy people
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Assessment tasks

  • Written assignment
  • Written assignment (Program)
  • Group Seminar

Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills

Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Define the concepts of motor skill and motor learning and describe the stages of motor skill acquisition
  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements
  • Describe strategies to optimise motor learning and performance in healthy people
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Assessment tasks

  • Written assignment
  • Written assignment (Program)
  • Group Seminar

Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Define the concepts of motor skill and motor learning and describe the stages of motor skill acquisition
  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements
  • Describe strategies to optimise motor learning and performance in healthy people
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Assessment tasks

  • Written assignment
  • Written assignment (Program)
  • Group Seminar

Problem Solving and Research Capability

Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements
  • Describe strategies to optimise motor learning and performance in healthy people
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Assessment tasks

  • Written assignment
  • Written assignment (Program)
  • Group Seminar

Effective Communication

We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Define the concepts of motor skill and motor learning and describe the stages of motor skill acquisition
  • Analyse and classify motor skills according to the relevant anatomical, biomechanical, environmental, physiological and psychological requirements
  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Design an evidence-based motor skill training program which is specifically tailored to a healthy person’s goals and current ability level
  • Critically evaluate a motor skill training program
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Assessment tasks

  • Written assignment
  • Written assignment (Program)
  • Group Seminar

Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens

As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Implement, and progress an evidence-based motor skill training program in healthy people
  • Reflect on the development, implementation and evaluation of a motor skill training program and make recommendations to improve future training programs and outcomes.

Assessment tasks

  • Written assignment (Program)
  • Group Seminar

Changes from Previous Offering

No major changes