Module Information
Module Identifier
SS12110
Module Title
MUSCLE FUNCTION
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Seminars / Tutorials | 1 x 1 hr per week Consolidation workshops |
| Practical | 1 x 1hr practical per week |
| Lecture | 1 x 1hr lecture per week |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Laboratory Report (1,000 words) | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours examination | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 1,000 word assignment | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to...
1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the gross anatomy and basic micro-structure of muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and bone
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of how muscle activates
3. Recognise the key functional mechanical characteristics of muscle using appropriate terminology
4. Describe the use of cycle ergometry and isometric dynamometry in the assessment of muscle function
5. Complete a succinct report of a laboratory experiment
Brief description
This module introduces the muscle and its role in the performance of sport and exercise activities. By considering the fundamental properties of muscle and its associated tissues (tendons, ligaments, joints and bone) students will gain a sound grounding in the physiology and mechanics of muscle which influence its performance. Practical laboratory classes on assessing muscle function will be used to consolidate understanding and to develop skills in experimental reporting.
Aims
1. Introduce students to the gross and micro-structure of muscle and associated tissues (tendons, ligaments, joints and bones)
2. Describe how a muscle is activated and the inter-relationships between the force; length and velocity of contraction
3. Examine the three distinct types of muscle action: concentric, eccentric and isokinetic
4. Gain a basic understanding of scalar and vector quantities in relation to muscle performance (distance, force, work, power etc.)
5. Develop a basic understanding of the assessment of muscular function through the use of cycle ergometry and isometric dynamometry.
2. Describe how a muscle is activated and the inter-relationships between the force; length and velocity of contraction
3. Examine the three distinct types of muscle action: concentric, eccentric and isokinetic
4. Gain a basic understanding of scalar and vector quantities in relation to muscle performance (distance, force, work, power etc.)
5. Develop a basic understanding of the assessment of muscular function through the use of cycle ergometry and isometric dynamometry.
Reading List
Luttgens, K and Ham, N. (1997) Kinesiology 9th ed Bron and Benchmark Primo search McArdle, WD, Katch, FI & Katch, VL (2001) Exercise Physiology 5th ed Lea & Febiger, Phil Primo search McComas, AJ (1996) Skeletal muscle form and function Human Kinetics, Champaign II Primo search Trew, M. & Everett, T. (1997) Human movement: an introductory text 3rd ed Churchill Livingstone Primo search Watkins, J. (1999) Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4