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PHTY10040

Academic Year 2024/2025

Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (PHTY10040)

Subject:
Physiotherapy
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Cailbhe Doherty
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The module allows students to gain an understanding of the structure and function of normal human anatomy while providing a basis for the understanding and analysis of posture and normal human movement. ‘Normal’ variations in anatomy and movement will be considered according to factors of anthropometry such as age, sex, height, and bodyweight. It encourages students to apply their knowledge of anatomy in a practical setting. Topics covered included:
• Universally accepted anatomical terminology and assessment of human movement with reference to such terminology.
• Assessment and analysis of human posture e.g. normal and abnormal postures, postural types.
• Introduction to the assessment and measurement of upper and lower muscle strength e.g. Oxford grading scale.
• Assessment and measurement of upper and lower limb joint range of motion e.g. accurate use of goniometry.
• Introduction to the assessment and measurement of upper and lower limb flexibility.
• Identification and accurate palpation of upper and lower limb osseous, ligamentous, joint, muscular and neural structures.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of the function of human of osseous, ligamentous, joint, muscular and neural structures.
2. Describe human posture and movement with reference to universally accepted anatomical terminology.
3. Assess and analyze human posture and movement through application of knowledge of human anatomy.
4. Demonstrate basic competency in upper and lower limb muscle strength assessment and interpretation.
5. Apply knowledge and understanding of human upper and lower limb joint range motion to allow for accurate assessment and measurement.
6. Demonstrate basic competency in upper and lower limb muscle flexibility assessment and interpretation.
7. Apply knowledge and understanding of human upper and lower limb anatomy to allow for accurate palpation of osseous, ligamentous, joint, muscular and neural structures.

Indicative Module Content:

1. Fundamentals of functional anatomy and the analysis of human posture.
2. Assessment of muscular strength and joint range of motion using goniometry.
3. The functional anatomy of the upper limb, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand.
4. The functional anatomy of the lower limb, including the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle & foot.
5. The functional anatomy of the upper and lower limb nerves, including the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses.
6. The functional anatomy of normal human gait.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Small Group

20
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is comprised of ten learning units. Each unit consists of a video tutorial, example exam questions, a series of topic-specific notes and a live-lecture where the topic is discussed. The live lecture is followed by a practical session where students have an opportunity to put theory into practice. These small group sessions are facilitated by physiotherapy tutors. Towards the end of the semester, students have an opportunity to practice for their oral examinations and participate in mock orals as part of their learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Clinical Human Anatomy I (ANAT10110)


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Online MCQ Week 10 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 Yes
Practical Skills Assessment: Students will be required to demonstrate practical skills during a 15 minute oral examination. Week 12 Graded No
70
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Attendance is monitored due to the high weighting of the practical component of assessment. MCQ results posted post assessment. All students receive individual feedback from their tutors during practical small group sessions.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Mon 17:00 - 17:50
Spring Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Small Group Offering 3 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Small Group Offering 4 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Small Group Offering 5 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Wed 13:00 - 14:50
Spring Small Group Offering 6 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Wed 13:00 - 14:50
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