Ex Sci: Kinesiology&Exer Prog

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: EXSC71003
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 26
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 26
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Exercise Science: Human Physiology, Exercise Science: Anatomy and Injury Management

Module Description/Aims:

  This module will prepare graduates to work in the area of therapeutic exercise/rehabilitation. It will enable them to be competent in the assessment, therapeutic exercise intervention and functional rehabilitation programming of overuse injuries and musculoskeletal pain syndromes.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week
Practical/Workshop2 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Explain the role of neuro-muscular mechanisms and their relation to volition in postural alignment.
2Assess functional movement, basic movement and motor patterns of the body. Identify restrictions and the specification of corrective work.
3Apply knowledge of applied anatomy in the detection of muscle imbalances and joint dysfunction.
4Design therapeutic exercise programmes to address faulty movement patterns, muscle imbalances and poor posture
5Relate how posture theory, measurement and correction can be applied in a variety of settings; including, therapeutic, educational, work (including seated work posture and manual handling) of loads, sport and fitness.


 
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Learning Strategies
The student will engage with the content of the module through a mixture of lecture, posture and muscle testing practicals, exercise practicals, reading assignment and topic focused research.
Practical work on posture assessment will be sychronized with the introduction of theoretical content to maximize the theory / practice link.
Independent 'specialist ' searches from the paper and electronic, posture literature sources, allows students to assemble a portfolio of programme applications, specific to their own specialist work setting.


 
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Content Detail
Neuromuscular mechanisms and their relation to volition in postural alignment
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Postural Analysis Review
Work Posture Evaluation & Biomechanical Modelling
Assessment of Faulty Biomechancs, Motor Patterns & Muscle Imbalances
Common Overuse Injuries and Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes
Exercise Programming for Faulty Movement Patterns and Muscle Imbalances


 
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Assessment Strategies
Continuous Assessment
Final Exam


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
2, 3, 4, 5Continuous AssessmentProblem-based Case Scenario50
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam50


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended9780443103827Postural Disorders & Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Solberg G
Churchill Livingstone Elsevier
20082nd Edition-
Essential9780443072932Therapeutic exercise for spinal segmental stabilization in low back pain.
Richardson et al.,
Churchill Livingstone
20042nd Ed-
Essential0801672058Diagnosis and treatment of movement impairment syndromes
Shirley Sahrmann
London ; St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, 2002.
2002-
Essential0781747805Muscle Testing and Function
Kendall et al
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
20055-
Recommended9780736085571Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Watkins J
Human Kinetics
20102-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitehttp://www.functionalmovement.com/content/Media/Hsc.pdf (FMS Manual)
JournalJournal of strength and conditioning
JournalMedicine & Science in Sport and Exercise
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