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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsBiomechanical Basis of Human Movement (Fourth Edition)RecommendedHamill, 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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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementComments%ILO*
2 x 30 minute Quizzes (1000 words equivalent)3001, 02, 04
One group laboratory report (750 words equivalent)2001, 02, 03, 04, 05
One 2-hour final examination (2000 words equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04