Module Title
Anthropometry and Body Composition Analysis
Keywords
Body composition, anthropometry, anatomical landmarks, secular trends, skinfolds, methods of assessment |
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Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide a comprehensive knowledge of the methods and principles for assessment of body composition, together with 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 competence in practical measuring skills of anthropometry – stature, girths, skinfolds and breadths, against the gold standard of ISAK.
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Evaluate the utility and limitations of anthropometric data in a range of settings.
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Critically evaluate the application of body composition studies to current practice.
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Analyse and evaluate anthropometric data.
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Indicative Module Content
Levels-of-approach to assessing composition, including best practice, criterion and portable methods. Bioelectrical impendance, densitometry, air displacement plethysmography, dual X-ray absorptiometry, ultrasound, total body potassium, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography. The relationship between body composition, health and sports performance. Secular trends in body composition. Error determination and basic statistical approaches to data. Practical application of 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
| Distance Learning |
| 32 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 70 |
| Mode of Delivery
Keynote lectures for on-line delivery, supported by on-line tutorials. Practical sessions delivered locally, as an intensive instructional programme.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 2,3,4
| | Component 2 | 1
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Component 2: Practical ISAK Level I exam.
Component 1: Coursework comprises an extended lab report based on data collected during practical sessions, discussed in wider context of published material.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | NORTON, K. and OLDS, T., 2000. Anthropometrica. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press.
| | 2. | HEYMSFIELD, S.B., LOHMAN, T.G., WANG, Z. and GOING, S.(eds) 2005. Human Body Composition. 2nd edition, Champaign IL, USA: Human Kinetics
| | 3. | MARFELL-JONES, M, OLDS, T., STEWART, A. and CARTER, J.E.L. 2006.International Standards for Anthropometric Assessment.
International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
| | 4. | Current journals and research articles.
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Additional Notes
Students are required to measure one another and be measured by one another in order to participate in the practical classes. Suitable sporting apparel is required. To achieve the ISAK qualification students are required to undertake further measurements post examination. Consideration will be given to students who already hold an ISAK Level I certificate.
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