Module Title
Body Composition And Anthropometry
Keywords
Levels of analysis, criterion methods, prediction models, physique, somatotype, proportionality |
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Prerequisites for Module
HS1034 Growth and Development, HS1042 Structure and Function of the Human Body.
Corequisite Modules
HS3042
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of body composition principles and methods, and practical measurement skills in anthropometry.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate practical skills in a range of anthropometric measurements of stature, skeletal breadths, girths and skinfolds
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Discuss the levels-of-analysis approach to body composition assessment.
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Discuss various reference methods of body composition assessment with respect to their suitability in specific poulation sub-groups.
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Discuss the utility and limitations of using anthropometric data in specific settings.
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Record, analyse and evaluate anthropometric measurements.
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Indicative Module Content
Mass fractionation, cadaver analysis and animal studies of composition. Levels-of-approach to assessing composition, direct and indirect measurements. Bioelectrical impedance, densitometry, air-displacement plethysmography, dual X-ray absorptiometry, ultrasound, total body potassium, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography. Concepts of criterion and predictive methods. New frontiers in body composition assessment. Error determination and basic statistical approaches to data. Basic skeletal anatomy, and identification of landmarks. Proxemics, haptics, and human assessment of healthy volunteers using anthropometry. Small group working, involving demonstration, fault-correction and feedback. Basic proforma data acquisition of stature, mass, skinfolds, girths and skeletal breadths.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 12 | Practicals
| 65 | Tutorials
| 10 | Supervised assessment
| 3 | Optional ISAK Exam
| 5 |
Directed Study
| | On-line tutorial review
| 5 | Directed reading
| 80 |
Private Study
| | Independent measuring practice
| 121 |
| Mode of Delivery
Theoretical material is delivered by lectures, supplemented by practical measurement sessions and discussed in tutorials.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 2,3,4
| | Component 2 | 1,5
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Minor: Coursework comprising a written report with data analysis on anthropometric measurements
Major: Closed book theory examination comprising short answers and essay questions
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | HEYMSFIELD, S.V., LOHMAN, T.G., WANG, Z. and GOING, S.B. Eds., 2005.. Human body composition. 2nd Edition. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
| | 2. | NORTON, K. and OLDS, T., 2000. Anthropometrica. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press.
| | 3. | MARFELL-JONES, M.J., OLDS, T., STEWART, A.D. and CARTER, L. 2006. International standards for anthropometric assessment. Potchefstroom University for CHE, Potchefstroom, South Africa: International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK).
| | 4. | MALINA, R.M., BOUCHARD, C. and BAR-OR, O., 2004. Growth, maturation and physical activity. 2nd ed. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 5. | HEYWARD, V.H. and WAGNER, D.R. 2004. Applied body composition assessment. 2nd ed. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
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Additional Notes
Students will be eligible to sit an external level 1 exam with the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry, as they will have covered the entire syllabus to do so. This will be optional, timetabled separately from the course teaching and incur a nominal administration charge. A scientific calculator is required for the written examination.
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