This module will be assessed with two components

A learning diary based on the tasks set within the module, length 1800-2400 words weighted at 60%.

Clinical Assessment document (1200-1600 words) based on assessment of a child aged 1-5 detailing subjective history taking of presenting complaint and developmental history weighted at 40%.

The clinical assessment and learning diary will require reflection on research from the module and will meet all LO's

All elements of assessment must be passed.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):

Students are directed to recommended resources (e.g., reading, video tutorials) to support completion of activities. Students are required to access additional support material independently.

Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module comprising task-related feedback on a week-by-week basis, together with online discussions forums to encourage peer-learning in addition to comments from relevant tutors

Study of this module will focus on the following subject areas:

Development of the paediatric musculoskeletal system.
Alteration in the mechanisms adopted for normal walking,
Adaptation of gait to enable movement.
Normal development and how this can generate a cause for complaint
Paediatric assessment of the lower limb
Clinical reasoning
Safeguarding and consent

Students will follow an 8 week distance learning guided study programme and access support material via Blackboard.

Scheduled learning and teaching hours will equate to 24 hours on the module.

Additional to the teaching students will be required to engage in core tasks which will amount to an average of 6 hours of engagement per week, representing a total of 48 hours activity engagement hours for the module.

Guided independent study hours (including preparation for assessments) will equate to 78 hours.

Students will be required to have a suitable home PC with internet access.
It will be beneficial for this to have up to date video software for viewing of lecture material and necessary skype calls.

The module is aimed at all allied health professionals who are involved in musculoskeletal practice, sports therapists who support allied health professionals and medics who are completing the MSc

1. Critically review and develop a comprehensive understanding of the development of the skeletal system from embryo and primary ossification to closure of the epiphyseal plates (Enquiry, Learning)

2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the normal development milestones and apply these towards establishing normal movement and walking (Application, Knowledge and Understanding)

3. Reflect and evaluate the complex factors involved when normal development leads to pathology including genetics and the environment (Problem Solving, Reflection)

4. Evaluate and critically review how assessment of the paediatric lower limb differs from an adult (Communication, Enquiry)

5.Independently explore the need for safe guarding and reflect on the important issues of consent when assessing children (Communication, Learning, Reflection)

Burns J (2012) Childhood Disorders of the foot and lower limb. Nova

Illingworth R, (2013) The Development of the Infant and the Young Child: Normal and Abnormal. Harcourt India

Staheli L (2007) Fundamentals of pediatric orthopedics (online version)

Watkins J, (2009) Structure and Function of the Musculo-Skeletal system. Human Kinetics 2Ed

On this module you will focus on the following subject areas:

Development of the paediatric musculoskeletal system.
Alteration in the mechanisms adopted for normal walking,
Adaptation of gait to enable movement.
Normal development and how this can generate a cause for complaint
Paediatric assessment of the lower limb
Clinical reasoning
Safeguarding and consent