Subject description

This subject introduces fundamental biomechanical principles to provide a basis for understanding the causes and effects of human motion. The subject is an extension of the basic principles of human structure and function studied in Anatomy and Physiology and will include: (i) an introduction to analysis of movement; (ii) basic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

EDUP235 - Biomechanics For Educators
SHS 222 - Foundations of Biomechanics

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hr Lecture, 2 hr Practical, 1 hr Tutorial per week

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe and explain basic biomechanical principles of motion
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical factors that influence sporting performance and tasks of daily living
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of subjective methods for analysing human motion and be able to describe performance errors of a skill
4.
Solve theoretical and mathematical problems related to the kinematics and kinetics of human movement

Assessment details

Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Subjective analysis assignment
Final Exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

Textbook information

Hall SJ. (2015). Basic Biomechanics (7th Ed). Singapore: McGraw-Hill Book Co

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