2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SPSC5131M Functional Sports Anatomy and Clinical Assessment
15 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Dr Ruth Norman
Email: R.Norman@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Co-requisites
| SPSC5132M | Musculoskeletal Medicine and Sport Injuries |
| SPSC5134M | The Sport and Exercise Medicine Practitioner I |
Module replaces
SPSC5130M Functional Sports Anatomy & Clinical Assessment, 20c, S1This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
The module will provide students with essential anatomy relevant to those structures commonly stressed during physical activity, building on basic anatomy taught at undergraduate level and placing advanced knowledge in a physical activity and sports context. Understanding the fundamental limitations and capacity will allow the student to assess potential weaknesses in training regimes and understand the reasons for common sports injuries. The blended learning approach will adopt a PBL style, beginning with dissection room experience using prosection samples and recap of salient structures, then tutorial discussion with appropriate case studies provided (e.g., frozen shoulder) and formative workbooks to consolidate learning. Recommended eLearning resources will be identified (including online anatomy texts and recorded lectures), and tasks set according to the structure under study. Summative assessment will take the form of a dry anatomy spot test, case study based short answer questions and group presentations. Delivery will involve academic experts in anatomy, and clinical experts with practical experience in exercise medicine.Objectives
The objectives are for students to:- recognise key anatomical structures relevant to sports activity;
- assess the functional capacity of key anatomical structures;
- gain experience in time management, self-directed learning, and on-line resource access;
- gain experience in effective working practices for teams in a clinical setting.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1) Identify the key anatomical structures relevant to sports activity,
2) Define the functional capacity of the following key anatomical structures:
- Shoulder
- Arm, elbow, hand and wrist
- Spine and pelvis
- Hip and knee
- Ankle and foot
3) Critique aspects most likely to incur injury/dysfunction.
Skills outcomes
There are opportunities to develop transferable professional skills. These include:
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Communication
- Critical thinking
Syllabus
The module will cover the following:
- advanced anatomy of important structures, including radiological features;
- linking dynamic functional anatomy of muscles, bones, nerves, blood supply in specific contexts;
- assessment of functional capacity (range of movement, flexibility etc.) relevant for susceptibility to damage.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| In Course Assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Lectures | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| seminars | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Practicals | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Practicals | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 60.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 63.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
A member of the academic or clinical teaching staff will be allocated as tutor to the group and will meet with students during the module to assess progress, discuss issues arising, and set objectives for the next study period.Students will have the opportunity to self-assess progress by means of formative MCQ assessments at strategic points in the module, based on suggested reading material and on-line resources available.
Clinical tutors will be available during the practical sessions to answer any questions the students may have, and monitor progress (e.g., assess clinical competence in assessments).
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Poster Presentation | Group poster presentation (15 min) | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Assessment in the form of group work will be an individual resit.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Practical spot test exam (1) | 1 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 00 mins | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Standard Exam: Anatomy case study based short answer exam
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 21/12/2023
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