SPORTS BIOMECHANICS

EDU3SBM

2015

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.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Cathleen Farrelly

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 Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Sport Mechanics for Coaches (3rd ed)	Recommended	Burkett, B (2010)	HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN ILL

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe and apply the key theoretical concepts of sports biomechanics in exercise and sport.

Activities:: TBE

02. Demonstrate an ability to assess human movement from a biomechanical perspective.

Activities:: TBE

03. Demonstrate competency in the ability to analyse a sporting skill using digital techniques and provide meaningful feedback to the performer.

Activities:: TBE

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John McCullagh

Class requirements

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"

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

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
Digital Video Assessment	20	01, 02, 03
Examination	60	01, 02
Lab Assessment	20	01, 02