Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Human Movement Science
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MEDS2204 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Boris Lukin
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: boris.lukin@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses:
Successful completion of the following courses:
- BIOL2274 Limb and Trunk Anatomy (Course ID: 038195)
Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.
For your information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.
Course Description
In this course you will be introduced to principles of biomechanics, kinematics, and human motion. Students will explore mechanics as it relates to human movement with a view to acquire an understanding of human function in health and disease.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):
BP231OST - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Osteopathy)
PLO 1 Apply a breadth and depth of biomedical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach
PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems using a biomedical perspective
PLO 4 Communicate and collaborate on biomedical topics with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices
BP280 Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic):
PLO 2 Gather clinical information to make accurate differential diagnoses, assessment and management plans and carry out effective treatment
PLO 3 Practice as a competent health care professional in a safe, ethical and legally responsible manner
PLO 4 Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in the provision of specialised health care
PLO 5 Communicate effectively in a range of forms (written, online, oral) and with diverse audiences (patients, community/public, agencies and health professionals
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
1. Apply biomechanical and functional anatomy principles to human movement in clinical and non-clinical settings.
2. Apply technology to perform clinical measurements to quantify and record human anthropometry, interpreting health information necessary for clinical reasoning.
3. Demonstrate the principles of mechanical levers and their implications to functional movement and assessment.
4. Apply basic kinetic principles to identify and interpret excessive tissue load and their links to common musculoskeletal injuries.
Overview of Learning Activities
The course will engage you in a range of learning activities including recorded lectures, tutorials, practicals, online resources, such as lecture notes, laboratory guides, online quizzes with feedback and use of biomechanical technology and software, and self-directed learning.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
Resources such as prescribed and recommended texts are available through the RMIT library eReserve, internet links to relevant information and links to relevant YouTube videos will support your understanding of topics.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
This course contains hurdle requirements. All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning, Teaching and Quality).
Hurdle requirements are necessary to demonstrate to the accrediting body that students are competent and are being sufficiently assessed against practice-focused professional standards throughout the course of their program.
Hurdle Requirement: In order to pass the course, students are required to attend and actively participate in 85% of practical sessions throughout the semester.
Assessment Task 1: Learning modules – online quizzes
Weighting 20% (10% x2)
This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 2: Motion analysis – video assessment
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 3
Assessment Task 3: Biomechanics lab report
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3, & 4
Assessment Task 4: Clinical practical skills assessment
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3 & 4 (HURDLE Requirement)
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.