spe2bma biomechanics
BIOMECHANICS AND MOVEMENT ANALYSIS
SPE2BMA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the biomechanical principles of human movement. Students will develop a theoretical understanding of how biomechanical principles relate to the analysis of movement in a range of contexts, with an emphasis on sporting technique and performance enhancement. The application of these principles to sport, exercise and health will also be covered. Practical classes will reinforce knowledge and assist students in developing practical skills in movement analysis, with an appreciation for the requirements for, and justification of, movement-based analysis. Students will need to demonstrate skill in conducting and interpreting biomechanical measurements. At the end of this subject and through the integration of applied knowledge and practical skills, students will be able to describe, measure, analyse and evaluate the mechanical principles underlying human movement.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKane Middleton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HBSES; AND must have passed HBS1HBB. All other students require subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EXS2ESB and EDU3SBM.
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement (Fourth Edition) | Recommended | Hamill, Knutzen, and Derrick (2015) | Wolters Kluwer |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe theoretical knowledge of biomechanical principles to human movement, other areas of sport and exercise science.
- Activities:
- Online lectures, online learning activities, face-to-face lectures and laboratories
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Apply biomechanical principles to the analysis of human movement in the context of sport, exercise, health and activities of daily living.
- Activities:
- Laboratories.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Select, justify and apply qualitative and/or quantitative movement analysis.
- Activities:
- Online lectures and other online learning activities, face-to-face lectures and laboratories
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Critically review movement analysis data and biomechanical measurements to identify movement patterns in order to design and implement a range of intervention strategies.
- Activities:
- Laboratories
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
05. Communicate scientific data and movement techniques to clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
- Activities:
- Laboratories, teamwork activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKane Middleton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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2 x 30 minute Quizzes (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
One group laboratory report (750 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
One 2-hour final examination (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |