| Module Identifier |
SS12110 |
| Module Title |
MUSCLE FUNCTION |
| Academic Year |
2007/2008 |
| Co-ordinator |
Dr Rhys Thatcher |
| Semester |
Semester 1 |
| Course delivery |
Seminars / Tutorials | 1 x 1 hr per week Consolidation workshops |
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Practical | 1 x 1hr practical per week |
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Lecture | 1 x 1hr lecture per week |
| Assessment |
| Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
|---|
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours examination | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Laboratory Report (1,000 words) | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 1,000 word assignment | 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.
Reading Lists
Books
Luttgens, K and Ham, N. (1997) Kinesiology
9th ed. Bron and Benchmark
McArdle, WD, Katch, FI & Katch, VL (2001) Exercise Physiology
5th ed. Lea & Febiger, Phil
McComas, AJ (1996) Skeletal muscle form and function
Human Kinetics, Champaign II
Trew, M. & Everett, T. (1997) Human movement: an introductory text
3rd ed. Churchill Livingstone
Watkins, J. (1999) Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4