Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of HS1042 Structure and Function of the Human Body, HS1035 Kinesiology and Biomechanics, HS1051 Exercise and Movement, and completion of HS2030 Exercise Physiology.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to perform a quantitative or qualitatitve analysis of movement and have an understanding of the value of both.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain the response of biological materials to loading.
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Explain the differences between qualitative and quantitative biomechanical analysis of movement including the advantages and disadvantages of both.
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Use tools to analyse and measure movement.
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Interpret data from a variety of measurement tools.
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Perform a systematic analysis of human movement.
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Indicative Module Content
Instrumentation used to objectively measure normal and abnormal movement.
Systematic approach to analysis of movement: - description, observation, evaluation and instruction.
Value of objective analysis of movement to include video, Vicon motion analysis, Force Platform Output and observational analysis. Interpretation and analysis of data.
Systematic analysis of selected sports.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lecture
| 12 | Workshop
| 20 | Practical
| 18 |
Directed Study
| | Computer assisted learning
| 20 | Core reading
| 30 |
Private Study
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| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be practically or laboratory based with keynote lectures and problem solving workshops. Computer assisted learning packages will be used to supplement learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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Coursework will be a laboratory report based on a measurement tool used for the quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of movement.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BARTLETT, R., 1999. Reducing injury and improving performance. New York: Spon.
| | 2. | HAMILL, J. & KNUTZEN, K.M., 1995. Biomechanical basis of human movement. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins.
| | 3. | NORDIN, M. & FRANKEL, V.H., 2001. Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. 3rd ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
| | 4. | McGINNIS, P. M., 2005. Biomechanics of sport and exercise. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 5. | BARTLETT, R., 1999. Introduction to sports biomechanics. London: E. & F.N. Spon.
| | 6. | HAY, J. G., 1993. The biomechanics of sports technique. 4th ed. London: Prentice-Hall.
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