Module MSE-1023:
Anatomy for Sport Science

Module Facts

Run by School of Medical and Health Sciences

10.000 Credits or 5.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 2

Organiser: Dr Jennifer Cooney

Overall aims and purpose

The aim of this module is to enable the student to describe the anatomy of the human body using correct anatomical terminology. Upon completion students should be able to relate this knowledge to sport science contexts and common sports injuries.

Course content

On completion of the module students are expected to be able to: 1. Describe and define the anatomical position and regions of the human body 2. Describe the anatomy of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. 3. Identify surface markings of key anatomical landmarks for client examination 4. Students will be able to recognise and explain the symptoms of common sports related disease presentations

Assessment Criteria

good

B (Very Good; 65%): Comprehensive and accurate understanding of the content. C (Good; 55%): Indicating generally accurate understanding of the content.

threshold

D (Adequate; 45%): Accurate basic factual information with some errors. E (Poor; 35%): Not met the learning outcomes of the module.

excellent

A (Excellent; >74%): Very comprehensive and accurate understanding of the content with evidence of going beyond the core readings and explored the topic in depth.

Learning outcomes

  1. Students will be able to describe the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and explain their function

  2. Students will be able to recognise and explain the symptoms of common sports related disease presentations

  3. Students will be able to describe the anatomical position, describe where structures are, and name the different regions of the human body. They will be able to describe the structure and function of bones, muscles and ligaments

  4. Students will be able to identify surface markings of key anatomical landmarks

  5. Students will be able to describe the musculoskeletal system, and explain its function

Assessment Methods

Type Name Description Weight
EXAM MCQ exam

The summative assessment for this module is a 100% MCQ exam assessing all learning outcomes. The exam will take place during the summer exam period - exact date tbc.

 100.00

Teaching and Learning Strategy

Hours
Seminar

This module consists of a series of lectures/seminars that will cover the material to be studied and allow students to deepen their understanding of the anatomy.

 20
Private study

To consolidate learning in the seminars and lectures and prepare for summative assessment.

 80

Transferable skills

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
  • Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
  • Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
  • Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
  • Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
  • Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
  • Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
  • Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
  • Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
  • Caring - Showing concern for others; caring for children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly
  • Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
  • Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
  • Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
  • Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in

Resources

Resource implications for students

Please either purchase a copy of this core textbook, or borrow one from the library

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/mse-1023.html

Reading list

The BMA Guide to Sports Injuries: ISBN 978-1-4053-5428-8

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