Module Identifier |
SS11010 |
Module Title |
FOUNDATIONS IN THE BIOMECHANICS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE |
Academic Year |
2007/2008 |
Co-ordinator |
Samantha L Winter |
Semester |
Semester 2 |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week |
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Practical | 1x 1hr practical per week |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Exam | 2 Hours Including short-answer questions and essay-type questions | 100% |
Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Including short-answer questions and essay-type questions | 100% |
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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 kinetics, 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
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Enable students to become familiar with biomechanical terms and formulae
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Provide grounding in mechanical principles and their application to sport and exercise performance
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Introduce students to some of the basic techniques used for data collection and analysis
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