Biomechanics
SPX 202 (Offering: 2003)

Description

Through the course of Biomechanics students will explore, describe, analyse and predict the characteristics of movement for the human body. The course is divided into two sections, Biomechanics Fundamentals, followed by the application of these principles to sport and exercise specific activities. Biomechanics is the aspect of science concerned with the basic laws of force and motion and how these apply to human movement - that is the mechanics of movement. The foundations of biomechanics that are developed in this course include linear and angular kinematic analysis, (position, displacement, velocity, acceleration), EMG, linear and angular kinetics, forces, laws of motion, centre of mass, torque, and moments of inertia. The combination of the understanding learnt in the course Functional Anatomy combined with the Biomechanical concepts developed within this course build a solid foundation for both the Performance Enhancement and Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation strands.

Major(s)/Minors(s): Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity (major), Sport and Exercise Science (major), Exercise Prescription (minor)

Usual Semester of offer: Semester 2

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