Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide students with an advanced theoretical and practical base for examining the biomechanical aspects of human movement in clinical and sports applications.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the concepts of joint forces, moments and powers, muscle force, kinematics and kinetics.
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Calculate and evaluate the effects of external and internal forces on movement.
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Critically analyse the joint movement and muscle work of various activities.
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Critically analyse the biomechanical components of selected activities.
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Indicative Module Content
Revision of basic mechanical concepts. Joint range of motion, segment, length, girth. Forms of motion, to include gait, running, jumping, sit-to-stand, lifting and others. Linear and angular kinematics and kinetics. Free body diagrams, planes, axes, effects of gravity, levers. Calculation of joint forces, moments and powers. Mechanical work, energy and power. Interpretation and analysis of motion data.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 10 | Practicals
| 10 | Tutorials
| 20 |
Directed Study
| | Computer Assisted Learning
| 20 | Core reading
| 40 |
Private Study
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| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered through lectures, laboratory practicals and problem solving workshops. Computer assisted learning packages will be used to supplement learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 will take the form of coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | WINTER, D.A., 2009. Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
| | 2. | ALLARD P., CAPPOZZO A., LUNDBERG A., VAUGHAN C., 1998. Three Dimesional Analysis of Human Locomotion. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
| | 3. | ZATSIORSKY, V.M., 1998. Kinematics of Human Motion. Human Kinetics.
| | 4. | ZATSIORSKY, V.M., 2002. Kinetics of Human Motion. Human Kinetics.
| | 5. | RICHARDS, J., 2008. Biomechanics in Clinic and Research: An interactive teaching and learning course. Elsevier/Butterworth Heinemann.
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