SPORTS BIOMECHANICS

EDU3SBM

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop a theoretical understanding of, and the application of, biomechanical principles related to human movement. Through a series of lectures and practical laboratory classes students are provided with an opportunity to devise, trial, and evaluate strategies related to efficient human performance in sport. Students will analyse sporting techniques using digital video.

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: John McCullagh

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: EDU2HBS

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsSport Mechanics for Coaches (3rd ed)RecommendedBurkett, B (2010)HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN ILL

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John McCullagh

Class requirements

WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Digital Video Assessment20
Examination60
Lab AssessmentHurdle requirement: 80% attendance at all laboratory classes is required in order to pass this subject.20