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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sports Biomechanics | |||
| Reference | HSM087 | Version | 3 |
| Created | September 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2011 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with an advanced theoretical and practical base for examining the biomechanical aspects of sporting movements. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse and evaluate human motion using 2-D video data. |
| 2 | Collect, analyse and interpret muscle recruitment data collected from Electromyography (EMG). |
| 3 | Collect, analyse, interpret and evaluate force platform data during sporting movements. |
| 4 | Analyse and evaluate muscle performance. |
| 5 | Critically evaluate contemporary assessment techniques employed by sport biomechanists. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Qualitative and quantitative models of technique analysis/enhancement. Accepted 2D filming protocols. Data smoothing and filtering methods. Calculation of kinematic parameters to assess co-ordinate data. Hysteresis, linearity, cross talk, frequency response, sampling frequency and resolution of force plates. Calculating joint moments, joint forces and joint powers using segment parameters. Data recording protocols associated with EMG analysis. Application and limitations of EMG analysis. Applications and limitations of isokinetic dynamometers. Isometric force-curves. Torque-angle plots. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered through lectures, laboratory practicals based and problem solving workshops. Computer assisted learning packages will be used to supplement learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 250 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Coursework will be assessed using a Grading Proforma and a Performance Descriptor will be used to establish the final grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A in Component 1. |
| B | B in Component 1. |
| C | C in Component 1. |
| D | D in Component 1. |
| E | E in Component 1. |
| F | F in Component 1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ALLARD P., CAPPOZZO A., LUNDBERG A., VAUGHAN C., 1998. Three Dimesional Analysis of Human Locomotion. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| 2 | BARTLETT, R., 2007. Introduction to Sports Biomechanics. Routledge. |
| 3 | PAYTON, C. & BARTLETT, R., 2007. Biomechanical evaluation of movement in sport and exercise: The BASES Guide. Routledge. |
| 4 | ROBERTSON, D.E., 2004. Research Methods in Biomechanics. Human Kinetics. |
| 5 | ZATSIORSKY, V.M., 2002. Kinetics of Human Motion. Human Kinetics. |