Module Title
Biomechanics Instrumentation & Measurement
Keywords
Motion capture, force plate, goniometry, electromyography, pressure, oxygen consumption |
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Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to critically evaluate the underpinning theory and practical use of objective measurement tools in a variety of clinical and sports settings.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Evaluate the theory behind biomechanical measurement and instrumentation.
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Critically discuss the importance of collecting, analysing and interpreting baseline data in terms of monitoring and directing therapeutic intervention or exercise.
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Critically analyse descriptive and inferential statistics used in scientific biomechanical measurements.
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Collect and analyse experimental data using a range of measurement tools and evaluate their use in the clinical, sports and research settings.
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Evaluate the physical properties of selected pieces of instrumentation.
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Indicative Module Content
Measurements of motion, force, pressure, muscle activity, physiological cost index, oxygen consumption. 3-D optical and magnetic motion capture systems, temporal/spatial motion measurements, force plates, foot switches, electromyography, Physiological Cost Index, VO2max analyser. Measurement protocols, validity, reliability, repeatability and reproducibility. Normal distribution, central tendency, variance, parametric and non-parametric inferential statistics.
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Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 20 | Practicals (student led)
| 30 | Tutorials
| 20 |
Directed Study
| | Computer assisted learning packages
| 20 | Core reading
| 70 | Group and individual work
| 40 |
Private Study
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| 100 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is delivered by laboratory sessions, lectures, practicals, seminars and workshops.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Component 1 will take the form of a Group Oral and Poster presentation.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | ROBERTSON, G., CALDWELL, G., HAMILL, J., KAMEN, G., WHITTLESEY, S., 2004. Research Methods in Biomechanics. Human Kinetics.
| | 2. | NORDIN, M., FRANKEL, V., 2001. Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. 3rd ed. London: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
| | 3. | KAMEN, G., GABRIEL, D., 2010. Essentials of Electromyography. Human Kinetics.
| | 4. | STERGIOU, N., 2004 Innovative Analysis of Human Movement, Human Kinetics, New York
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