Human movement, in particular walking gait is studied in some detail. Particular focus will be on what is 'normal' gait and from there the focus will shift to clinical populations and how gait is altered. The methods with which gait is analysed, from observational gait analysis to three-dimensional motion analysis, will also be explored with emphasis on interpreting the data and understanding how the data was obtained.
Aims
The aim of the module is to enable students to analyse critically the latest developments in movement analysis.
Learning Outcomes
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. discuss the characteristics of human locomotion
2. demonstrate competence in the critical analysis of relevant experimental data;
3. demonstrate competence in written communication.
4. demonstrate competence in advanced motion analysis techniques
Syllabus
Seminar 1 – Introduction (no assessment)
Seminar 2 – Paper on spatial temporal parameters.
Seminar 3 – Paper on normative gait
Seminar 4 – Paper on elderly gait
Seminar 5 – Paper on falls and falls prevention
Seminar 6 – Paper on turning gait
Seminar 7 – Paper on amputee gait
Seminar 8 – Paper on reliability and validity of motion analysis
Seminar 9 – Paper on energetics of gait
Seminar 10 – Discussion of papers for student essay topics (no assessment)
Labs 4x2 hours – competence in motion analysis techniques
(note seminar titles are not fixed and subject to change if a “hot topic” arises during the course of the module).
Moodle
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The research project is the largest piece of work that you will complete during your degree. There are two potential routes you can choose. One is the traditional research project and the other is an 8-12 week work based placement for the duration of the summer term.
Traditional project: An independent original research study/report supervised by an academic staff member. You may work individually or as part of a team on a larger research project; this will largely depend upon your supervisor. In both cases, the material you submit for your research project must be your own original work. Although your supervisor will provide you with guidance, YOU are responsible for the design, planning and implementation of your research project.
Work based placement: These are not guaranteed and will vary according to the research needs of the placement provider. Students are also able to identify their own work-based projects. These would need to be approved by the Academic Supervisor/Course Director and Faculty Placements Team before the placement can start. Projects could be used to generate creative solutions to work based issues, providing an opportunity to create new ways of thinking about certain areas of work or professional practice.
Aims
The aim of this module is to enable students to demonstrate that they can undertake a substantial piece of independent, practical research work, be it a traditional research paper format route or providing an employer report.
Learning Outcomes
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. Demonstrate training and experience in the formulation of research ideas and in designing a research project.
2. Demonstrate practical expertise in laboratory and / or in the field.
3. Demonstrate skills in the critical evaluation and interpretation of data.
4. Demonstrate the ability to write a report and development of a range of skills including information acquisition, self-learning, writing of a literature review, oral presentation of scientific results / critical reflection upon learning experiences work-based placement
5. Develop a career action plan.
Syllabus
In addition to the lectures/seminars in SE732:
1. Career action plan seminar led by employability centre – week 6
2. Work-based placement seminar led by Faculty Placement Team (FPT) covering Tier 4 immigration regulations related to working in sport – Week 16-17
3. Students will also attend a pre-placement briefing session with FPT and complete online (moodle) pre-placement training course – week 24-25.
4. Research project planning seminar (week 22-23). This seminar will include short presentations from academic staff about their research interests and potential projects.
5. Individual tutorials with supervisors (research and placement students) – bi-weekly
6. Student led group tutorials (research students only) – Week 34, 38, 42
- Module Supervisor: Luke Olsson