Module Information
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Lecture | 5 x 2 hour lectures |
Practical | 11 x 2 hour practical sessions |
Seminars / Tutorials | 6 x 2 hour tutorials |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Assessment | Presentation 15 minute presentation with 5 minute question period | 30% |
Semester Assessment | Laboratory Report 2000 word laboratory report relating to motion analysis, in the style of a journal article, plus 200 word abstract | 70% |
Supplementary Assessment | Resubmit failed component |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the applications of motion analysis in biomechanics.
Collect motion data independently, showing awareness of limitations and taking steps to minimize errors.
Analyse motion data, providing quantitative descriptions of body kinematics in complex movements.
Interpret kinematic data to describe the salient features of motion.
Critically examine relevant literature to formulate a research question.
Communicate the findings of research to a wide audience.
Brief description
Motion analysis is a very widely used technique in sport, exercise and health-related contexts for analyzing and understanding human movement. This module will allow the student to develop skills in using motion analysis that will be invaluable in a wide range of research and applied settings.
Content
Motion analysis is a very widely used technique in sport, exercise and health-related contexts for analyzing and understanding human movement. This module will allow the student to develop skills in using motion analysis that will be invaluable in a wide range of research and applied settings.
Aims
Motion analysis is a very widely used technique in sport, exercise and health-related contexts for analyzing and understanding human movement. This module will allow the student to develop skills in using motion analysis that will be invaluable in a wide range of research and applied settings.
Module Skills
Skills Type | Skills details |
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Application of Number | Calculations associated with practical work. |
Communication | Written reports, seminar oral contributions, presentation. |
Improving own Learning and Performance | Yes, within tutorials. |
Information Technology | Using computers to collect and process data during practical work. |
Personal Development and Career planning | Within tutorials. |
Problem solving | Practical work: designing data collection and performing calculations. |
Research skills | Design of data collection. Understanding of noise reduction procedures and sources of error during data collection. Reviewing the scientific literature. |
Subject Specific Skills | Development of advanced laboratory and analysis skills. |
Team work | Collection of data in groups. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7