Prerequisites for Module
Completion of HS1042.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable students to develop their knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics in order to analyse simple movements.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe basic biomechanical concepts.
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Analyse the joint movement and muscle work of simple activities.
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Describe the biomechanical components of selected activities.
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Qualitatively observe a selected activity and provide an anatomical breakdown of the movement.
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Indicative Module Content
Flexibility, muscle length and bulk, joint range of motion, segment, length, girth.
Biomechanics to include planes, axes, effects of gravity, levers, force, moments of force, linear and angular motion, work, power and energy.
Analysis of movement eg throwing, kicking, walking, running, jumping, hopping, squatting, tennis, golf, swimming.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 10 | Tutorial
| 20 | Practical
| 20 |
Directed Study
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| 50 |
Private Study
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| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered by means of lectures, directed study, CAL packages, tutorials and practical classes.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4
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Coursework will take the form of a video analysis of movement and questions on applied biomechanics.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | ADRIAN, M.J. & COOPER, J.M., 1995. Biomechanics of human movement. 2nd ed. Madison, W1: Wm C Brown.
| | 2. | BELL, F., 1998. Principles of mechanics and biomechanics. Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes
| | 3. | HAMILL, J. & KRUTZEN, K.M., 1995. Biomechanical basis of human movement. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins.
| | 4. | McGINNIS, P.M., 1999. Biomechanics of sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 5. | PLASTANGA, N. ET AL., 2002. Anatomy and human movement: structure and function. 4th ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
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