2000 word assignment incorporating a seminar and poster presentation drawn from your application of the module theory to clinical practice of a specific case study. (75%) All learning Outcomes.

Learning Diary (25%) reflecting on your work on the module as applied in practice spanning the period of the nine week study block.. All learning outcomes but specifically 3, 4 and 5.

Pass
Proficient, fluently, presented arguments that demonstrate understanding of theoretical issues in the application of knowledge.
Work includes critical analysis that demonstrates breadth and depth of literature and knowledge in the subject area, and originality in presentation.
The use of evidence demonstrates an understanding of the advancement of the boundaries of knowledge and is used as a basis for problem - solving.
Referencing is complete and accurate.

Merit
A piece of work which meets all the requirements of a pass grade and in addition:
Presents arguments which have been underpinned by a thorough exploration of data and conceptual - based evidence which may go beyond the boundaries of the discipline. Discussion communicates ideas and arguments logically, concisely, clearly and effectively.

Distinction
An outstanding piece of work which meets all of the requirements of a merit grade and in addition:
Demonstrates creativity and innovation.
There is substantial evidence of critique, challenge and original thought.
The arguments presented are compelling and authoritative and demonstrate synthesis to support new ideas

Brukner, bennel & Matheson, "Stress Fractures", Blackwell Science;086793012
Whiting & Zernicke, "Biomechanics of musculo-skeletal Injury", Human Kinetics;0873227794
Ashby MF & Jones DRH, "Engineering Materials 1", Butterworth Heinmann; 0750640197
Callister," Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 4th Edition, Interactive MSE", Wiley; 0-471-16867-X
Fung, YC, " Biomechanics", Springer Verlag, 0387979476 & 0387971246
Ogrodnik P J , "Fundamental Engineering Mechanics" Addison Wesley Longman; 0582297990
Watkins J,Structure and Function of musculo-skeletal System", Human Kinetics 0880116862
Whittle M W, "Gait analysis and Introduction", Butterworth-Heinmann; 0750622229

Library access
Access to contemporary journals
Personal computer (Internet Access advantageous)
Clinical facilities and podiatric patients (varying age ranges preferable).
Discourse with colleagues and fellow students.

The university will provide at the relevant times:

Access to university library, printing/photocopying and IT facilities.
Tutor support.
Help in forming peer support groups.

Resources specifically during class sessions:
Anatomical models.
Presentation tools (eg. Overhead projectors, computer facilities).
Clinical facilities- couches, biomechanical measuring devices, gait analysis equipment.
Video and television equipment.

The general mode of delivering this module is through seminar and workshop activities using role-play, video, published papers and practical work/case studies etc., as illustrations (80%). A feature of the delivery will be the use of discussions/debates, based on evidence you have gathered for your portfolio and through this, you will be encouraged to reflect on your previous and current work. Formal lectures (20%)will be used where deemed necessary to ensure particular points of knowledge. These will be a stimulant to work and debate elsewhere in the delivery.

In the design of this module and of the others in the Clinical Biomechanics group, particular emphasis has been placed on a strategy to integrate the whole process of knowledge delivery, clinical application and assessment. It is designed to ensure that all strands of the educational experience contribute to learning and to giving you the confidence to enter research and debate. The teaching will be presented using interactive strategies reflecting contemporary adult learning principles. Group work will assure that clinical experiences are shared as part of the overall learning process.

Of the hours allocated to private study it is anticipated that this work will be related to set tasks and involve:

30% Collecting and reading articles and books
30% Applying theory to practice in the clinical setting
20% Preparation for seminar and poster presentations
20% Writing your work to be submitted for assessment.

In this module you will study of the stresses that act upon the tissues of the human body. You will assess the differing characteristics of human tissues and they cope with all types of stress and the factors that effect the coping mechanisms, both medical and physical. In the study you will be introduced to available equipment and techniques for assessing these stresses and evaluate their effectiveness and usefulness in the clinical setting. In this module you will start to draw links between clinical practice and other disciplines associated with this sort of work, e. g. bioengineering and orthopaedics.