EXSS1040 Functional Anatomy for Exercise Science
Task:
You are required to perform a comprehensive analysis of a specific Movement.
The movement should focus on a single joint (and associated segments) in a single planar movement as the system of interest.
Preparation and Formatting:
• Title page Introduction
• Paragraphs summarising the background that includes
In an applied context, a brief description of the movement
The aim of the movement assessment
Main Body:
Joint’s action and segment motions
Muscle, tendon, ligament participation
Nature of contractions
Neuromuscular considerations
Principles related to safe execution of the movement
Conclusion:
• Summarise findings.
References:
• Style: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (JSAMS)
You need to find and visit the JSAMS author submission site for these details.
Minimum:
5 peer reviewed journal articles. Text books can be used as references, but are not counted in the minimum peer reviewed articles.
Marks will be deducted for any other type of material referenced.
Presentation:
• 450 words +10% including Figures and Tables (but not including reference list)
• Double spacing
• Double justified text
• 3 cm Left and right margins
• 3 cm top and bottom margins
• Section headings that match the Preparation and Formatting information
• Times New Roman 12 font.
Assessment criteria:
• The report will be assessed on content ,especially relevance to what has been taught a demonstrated understanding of the concepts, and ability to relate these concepts to the chosen topic.
• Title page, with all relevant information
• Appropriate (and catchy) title
• Accuracy
• Spelling (Australian English) and grammar
• Resources used
• Overall presentation and formatting as stated above
• Academic style
• Referencing to JSAMS style
• At least one self-created Table (i.e. not cut and pasted from elsewhere)
• At least one Figure
• Ability to follow instructions
• Details listed in in the Presentation and Formatting section.
Note 2:
Remember, this is to be an analysis of a single joint in a single planar movement. Therefore if more than one joint and/or movement in more than one direction is presented, you will be marked down. By all means give a brief overview in the introduction. However, once you have described what is the focus of the article, this should be the only topic discussed.
