HSPT502 – Movement Science I
Module code
HSPT502
Module title
Movement Science I
Prescription
To introduce basic biomechanical assessment and treatment principles including planes of motion, joint position and kinematics, manual muscle testing, range-of-motion testing, neurodynamics, connective tissue biomechanics and therapeutic touch.
Programmes
- HS1901
- HS1902
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- May include: Project-based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices.
Methods may include workshops and practical classes, tutorials, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning, group activities & discussion, supported online learning, e-portfolio, practice simulation. - Content
- - Terminology: Range of motion, joint positions, planes of movement
- Introduction to joint kinematics (upper limb, lower limb and axial skeleton)
- Introduction to the principles of neurodynamics and neurodynamic testing
- Introduction toconnective tissue biomechanics
- Basic manual muscle testing, muscle length testing and range of motion assessment (goniometry) procedures
- Basic evaluation and measurement procedures used for assessing posture, including observation, alignment and common postural presentations
Introduction the therapeutic touch including Miri Miri, Romi Romi, Western massage techniques and cultural, gender, age, safety, ethical and legal considerations - Methodological concepts relevant to manual testing (reliability, validity, sensitivity, specificity)
- Clinical reasoning theory, concepts and practice
- Culturally responsive and effective communication, using verbal and written forms - Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply basic biomechanical principles of joint, muscle and nerve kinematics and kinetics to the measurement and evaluation of human physical function.
2. Appropriately select and safely and correctly demonstrate basic evaluation procedures commonly used in the diagnosis of joint, muscle and nerve kinematics and kinetics.
3. Describe theory and concepts of clinical reasoning to the measurement and evaluation of joint, muscle and nerve kinematics and kinetics.
4. Appraise age, gender, cultural and ethical factors that may impact on measurement and evaluation of physical function.
5. Communicate in an effective, culturally responsive manner in verbal and written forms. - Assessment Criteria
- *This assessment must be passed to pass the module - Practice Based Assessment 30%.
The portfolio is comprised of multiple components.
Students need to provide evidence against all learning outcomes, and gain an overall mark of 50% to pass this module. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at the commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
