Module Descriptors
GAIT ANALYSIS
SPOR70766
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Helen Branthwaite
Email: H.R.Branthwaite@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 42
Independent Study Hours: 258
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
- REPORT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will focus on developing and extending the understanding of gait analysis equipment and its application in analysing normal and pathological human movement. The content of the module will allow the student to familiarise themselves with complex gait 3D motion analysis as well as investigate the place and use simple video based 2D analysis.
You will review gait and its key elements and how equipment can be used to analyse mechanics of locomotion. There will be a strong hands on element to this module allowing students to capture data, process and analyse practical information taken from contact sessions. There will also be significant emphasis placed on understanding handling of data and interpretation of results obtain whilst analysing gait.
The learning within this module will be facilitated through lectures and seminars as well as tutorials and practicals in the lab.
You will review gait and its key elements and how equipment can be used to analyse mechanics of locomotion. There will be a strong hands on element to this module allowing students to capture data, process and analyse practical information taken from contact sessions. There will also be significant emphasis placed on understanding handling of data and interpretation of results obtain whilst analysing gait.
The learning within this module will be facilitated through lectures and seminars as well as tutorials and practicals in the lab.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Both elements of the assessment must be passed for the module.
- 2000 word assignment weighted at 40% of the overall mark. This assignment will be to develop a critical debate on the differences in technology between 2D and 3D gait analysis including critique on the advantages and disadvantages of both systems and there uses. (LO 1,2&4)
- Gait analysis report, based on data collected from the Staffordshire Gait lab, weighted at 60% maximum 3500 words, which includes data collection, processing of raw data, analysis and interpretation with recommendations to a specific audience from the data collected. (LO 3&5)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will receive tutor feedback on their ability to critique research literature, through independent study tasks and via written tasks completed in seminars. Informal tutor feedback will be provided during seminars on the applied use of the biomechanical equipment.
- 2000 word assignment weighted at 40% of the overall mark. This assignment will be to develop a critical debate on the differences in technology between 2D and 3D gait analysis including critique on the advantages and disadvantages of both systems and there uses. (LO 1,2&4)
- Gait analysis report, based on data collected from the Staffordshire Gait lab, weighted at 60% maximum 3500 words, which includes data collection, processing of raw data, analysis and interpretation with recommendations to a specific audience from the data collected. (LO 3&5)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will receive tutor feedback on their ability to critique research literature, through independent study tasks and via written tasks completed in seminars. Informal tutor feedback will be provided during seminars on the applied use of the biomechanical equipment.
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Hours
42 hours in total equating to - 21 hours biomechanics practical on gait analysis and data collection based in the biomechanics lab
10.5 hours lectures and tutorials
10.5 group work and seminars on supplementary gait analysis equipment
Independent Study Hours
Gait analysis practical data processing, analysis, enquiry into systems and lab report production = 150 hours of work.
Background reading and preparation of written assignments 75 hours of work
Enquiry and reading on supplementary analysis tools = 32 hours of work
42 hours in total equating to - 21 hours biomechanics practical on gait analysis and data collection based in the biomechanics lab
10.5 hours lectures and tutorials
10.5 group work and seminars on supplementary gait analysis equipment
Independent Study Hours
Gait analysis practical data processing, analysis, enquiry into systems and lab report production = 150 hours of work.
Background reading and preparation of written assignments 75 hours of work
Enquiry and reading on supplementary analysis tools = 32 hours of work
Module Resources
In addition to standard library and IT facilities, the students in this module will require:
Anatomical models
Presentation tools (computer facilities)
Clinical facilities, couches measuring devices as well as full access to the equipment in the biomechanics laboratory.
Anatomical models
Presentation tools (computer facilities)
Clinical facilities, couches measuring devices as well as full access to the equipment in the biomechanics laboratory.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students have to be an allied health professional registered with the HCPC, sports therapist or biomechanist who support allied health professionals or a medical professional. All of whom are involved in musculoskeletal practice.
Texts
Baker, R (2013) Measuring Walking: A handbook of Clinical Gait Analysis. MacKeith Press.
Levine D., Richards J., Whittle, M.W. (2012) Whittle¿s Gait analysis 5th Edition. Churchill Livingstone,
Payton, C.J. & Bartlett, R.M. (2008). Biomechanical evaluation of movement in sport and exercise.
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences guidelines. London: Routledge. Also available as an eBook (Dawsonera - library website).
Perry, J. & Burnfield, J.M. (2010). Gait analysis : normal and pathological function, 2nd Edition. horofare, N.J.:Slack.
Richards, J (2015) Biomechanics in Clinic and Research: Churchill Livingstone. 2Ed
Levine D., Richards J., Whittle, M.W. (2012) Whittle¿s Gait analysis 5th Edition. Churchill Livingstone,
Payton, C.J. & Bartlett, R.M. (2008). Biomechanical evaluation of movement in sport and exercise.
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences guidelines. London: Routledge. Also available as an eBook (Dawsonera - library website).
Perry, J. & Burnfield, J.M. (2010). Gait analysis : normal and pathological function, 2nd Edition. horofare, N.J.:Slack.
Richards, J (2015) Biomechanics in Clinic and Research: Churchill Livingstone. 2Ed
Web Descriptor
This module will focus on developing and extending the understanding of gait analysis equipment and its application in analysing normal and pathological human movement. The content of the module will allow you to familiarise yourself with complex gait 3D motion analysis as well as investigate the place and use simple video based 2D analysis.
You will review gait and its key elements and how equipment can be used to analyse mechanics of locomotion. There will be a strong hands-on element to this module allowing you to capture data, process and analyse practical information taken from contact sessions. There will also be significant emphasis placed on understanding handling of data and interpretation of results obtain whilst analysing gait.
You will review gait and its key elements and how equipment can be used to analyse mechanics of locomotion. There will be a strong hands-on element to this module allowing you to capture data, process and analyse practical information taken from contact sessions. There will also be significant emphasis placed on understanding handling of data and interpretation of results obtain whilst analysing gait.