Module Identifier
SS12110
Module Title
MUSCLE FUNCTION
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr Joanne Wallace
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.

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