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Unit of study_

BIOS4188: Clinically Oriented Anatomy in Exercise

Semester 2a, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit of study will integrate functional musculoskeletal and pathoanatomical knowledge with biomechanical analysis and principles of exercise prescription to address musculoskeletal clinical scenarios. Relevant current research and advanced knowledge of functional musculoskeletal anatomical concepts will be used to justify targeted prescription of preventative, rehabilitative and performance-enhancing exercise across the lifespan. Major emphasis will be placed on developing critical analysis of research and current practice in exercise prescription, on maximizing patient compliance with exercise programs and considering the specific needs of varying populations (eg. Athletes, performing artists, occupational and injured individuals). Students will hone their skills in designing and progressing a range of whole body and regional exercises aimed to address patient impairments and goals. This unit will include both laboratory sessions with human cadavers to extend undergraduate functional anatomy, and surface anatomy palpation classes to consolidate identification of anatomical structures learned in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BIOS4188
Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	BIOS3065
Prerequisites ?	BIOS1168 and BIOS1169 and PHTY3081 and PHTY4221
Corequisites ?	PHTY4225
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Joanna Diong, joanna.diong@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Tutorial quiz	Online Quiz MCQ	20%	Week 02	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Mid-Unit Paper Exam Written case based assignment and video	35%	Week 05	3 pages, 3-5 videos
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised test ?	Final Exam Short Answer Questions	45%	Week 08 Due date: 18 Sep 2023 at 09:00	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Pre-semester	Anatomy revision: upper and lower limb	Independent study (2 hr)
Week 01	Anatomical analysis of exercise: Functional roles of muscles, Functional specificity of rotator cuff 1	Lecture (2 hr)
	Principles of exercise and application: shoulder 1	Practical (2 hr)
	Exercise prescription for superior labral anterior posterior lesions	Practical (2 hr)
Week 02	Functional specificity of rotator cuff 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Principles of exercise and application: shoulder 2	Practical (2 hr)
	Exercise prescription for rotator cuff injury and shoulder fracture	Practical (2 hr)
Week 03	Functional specificity of axioscapular muscles	Lecture (2 hr)
	Principles of exercise and application: axioscapular	Practical (2 hr)
	Exercise prescription for axioscapular and rotator cuff muscles: Clinical considerations	Practical (2 hr)
Week 04	Functional anatomy of shoulder and elbow	Lecture (2 hr)
	Principles of exercise and application: elbow	Practical (2 hr)
	Exercise prescription for elbow, wrist and hand conditions	Practical (2 hr)
Week 05	Functional anatomy of lower limb, Functional anatomy of trunk and core stability	Lecture (2 hr)
	Principles of exercise and application: lower limb	Practical (2 hr)
	Exercise prescription in the lower limb: Clinical considerations	Practical (2 hr)
Week 06	Functional anatomy and rehabilitation for gait	Lecture (2 hr)
	Principles of exercise and application: lower limb, trunk	Practical (2 hr)
	Exercise prescription for trunk-related conditions	Practical (2 hr)
Week 07	Exercise for special populations	Lecture (2 hr)
	Principles of exercise and application: trunk	Practical (2 hr)
	Putting it all together	Practical (2 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Exemplify a deep and comprehensive understanding of functional musculoskeletal anatomy and its relation to human movement
LO2. Apply functional musculoskeletal anatomical principles to identify muscle recruitment patterns during movement and exercise
LO3. Apply functional musculoskeletal anatomical principles to evaluate exercises designed to strengthen specific muscle groups, lengthen specific muscle groups and improve muscle coordination and dynamic joint stability
LO4. Design functionally specific exercise programs for different clinical groups across the lifespan, considering the importance of those exercises and the risks to safety
LO5. Assess the evidence to prescribe exercise (and dose) to target motor control, strengthening, endurance, hypertrophy, power, balance and proprioception.
LO6. Respond creatively to challenges encountered during exercise prescription
LO7. Communicate clearly and effectively with specialist and lay audiences

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

We have changed the order of classes to reflect student feedback that they wanted the surface anatomy earlier in the semester and less cases in the wet labs to give them time to consolidate their cadaveric anatomy. We have also changed the relative proportion marks in each assessment to reflect their feedback.

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Learning outcomes

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Graduate qualities

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