Functional Anatomy of Movement (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to describe the function of joints by applying osteokinematics and arthokinematics. Students know how to observe and analyse movement chains as a premise for osteopathic examination and treatment. Students observe and analyse the functionality of the musculoskeletal system related to posture and movement. Students are able to describe biomechanics by applying balance control and movement. Students understand the biomechanical approach in osteopathy. Students are familiar with biomechanical equipments and basics of gait analysis.

Content

- Osteokinematics and arthrokinematics
- Joint stability and mobility
- Open and closed kinetic chains
- Analysis and control of joints and body
- Sitting, standing, getting up, lifting, carrying, walking, running, kicking, throwing.
- Biomechanical gait analysis
- Biomechanical properties of tissues and structures
- Biomechanical basics for movement
- Balance

Location and time

Metropolia Campus 19.8-11.12.2024

Materials

Neumann, D. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System. Foundations for Physical Rehabilitation.

Teaching methods

After the kick-off, independent exploration of the topic through small group work, study group activities, reading assignments, and online exams. In workshops, we will combine practical and theoretical teaching and include some group work such as puzzle-solving.

Employer connections

Movement laboratory, Metropolia

Exam schedules

Exam 11.12.2024
Metropolia's general exam retakes.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

The course is 5 credits. 1 credit point corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

The content breakdown is accurately described in the course’s Moodle platform

Further information

During practical lessons, we also go through hands-on exercises. Remember to wear appropriate clothes that allows comfortable movement as a client and enables observation of the activity. For example, sports shorts or leggings work really well!

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 70 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts expertly.
Students identify and describe anatomical structures and discover connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 90 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts widely and expertly for example when answering essay questions.
Students identify anatomical structures and explain their function by analysing connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50% of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria:

(1-2)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

(3-4)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 70 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts expertly.
Students identify and describe anatomical structures and discover connections between structure and function.

(5)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 90 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts widely and expertly for example when answering essay questions.
Students identify anatomical structures and explain their function by analysing connections between structure and function.

Qualifications

Human anatomy 1-3, Functional anatomy of the thorax and spine