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This course outlines the mechanical principles underlying human movement as they apply to the unique needs of clients across a range of populations and requirements. Practical and theoretical aspects in testing, analysing and evaluating human movement and designing programs

This course examines biomechanics and its relationship to humans in movement across a range of groups in the population. It outlines the theoretical basis of human performance and provides practical opportunities to measure human performance. It provides the opportunity to analyse the data and design programs to meet the specific needs of clients. The importance of research in biomechanics for best practice and the interaction with relevant discipline areas will be presented.

This course contains a mandatory residential school for external students and mandatory practical classes for on-campus students. To pass this course, students must attend 80% of the residential school or practical classes. Student non-compliance with the attendance requirement will mean the student cannot pass the course.

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Describe biomechanical principles, and how they relate specifically to the analysis of various forms of human movement to demonstrate an understanding of movement analysis and skills, and the physical effects of human interaction with equipment and the environment.
2. Apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement to activities of daily living across a broad range of populations.
3. Analyse biomechanical problems and develop relevant intervention strategies to the movement context.
4. Identify and interpret relevant biomechanics measurements for a client’s needs and identify specific aspects of movement patterns important for performance improvement.
5. Apply appropriate communication to explain scientific data and movement techniques to clients and other professionals.