Module Identifier SS11010  
Module Title FOUNDATIONS IN THE BIOMECHANICS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE  
Academic Year 2006/2007  
Co-ordinator Dr Mark Burnley  
Semester Semester 2  
Course delivery Lecture   1 x 1 hour lecture per week  
  Practical   1x 1hr practical per week  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2 Hours Including short-answer questions and essay-type questions  100%
Supplementary Exam2 Hours Including short-answer questions and essay-type questions  100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to.....

1. Identify key biomechanical terms, abbreviations, units and formulae
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of linear kinematics, linear knietics, aerodynamics, buoyancy, gravity and friction
3. Demonstrate the application of knowledge to simple movements in sport and exericse
4. Perform a basic biomechanical analysis of a movement

Brief description

This module introduces students to the study of biomechanics. Students will develop a secure understanding of under-pinning mechanical principles. A wide variety of sport and exercise situations will be used to demonstrate the application of these principles. A series of laboratory practicals will introduce some of the key analytical tools available to the biomechanist and help students consolidate their understanding of the theory.

Aims

Reading Lists

Books
Bartlett, R.M. (1996) Introduction to sport biomechanics London: E & F.N.Spon
Carr, G. (1997) Mechanics of sport: a practitioner's guide Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Hamill, J. and Knutzen, K.M. (1995) Biomechanical basis of human movement Williams and Wilkins, London
Hay, J.G. (1993) The biomechanics of sports techniques 4th ed. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs NJ
McGinnis, P. (1999) Biomechanics of sport and exericse science Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4