| Semester 2, 2023 Ipswich On-campus | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Health and Medical Sciences |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
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 will be incorporated in testing, analysing and evaluating human movement and designing programs.
This course addresses 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. This course also provides the opportunity for students to analyse 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. Finally, this course will provide knowledge and skills relevant to advanced biomechanics research design and practices.
This course contains a mandatory residential school for external students and mandatory on-campus laboratories or practical classes for on-campus students. To pass this course, students must attend at least 5 of the 6 residential school sessions or fortnightly laboratory classes. Student non-compliance with the attendance requirement will mean the student cannot pass the course.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Examine biomechanics principles and explain and analyse the mechanical factors that influence human movement and propose how to enhance performance and provide injury prevention
- Analyse and apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement to health and exercise in a variety of populations, contexts and factors of influence
- Review and justify the nature of various biomechanical problems and outline assess the ways movement analysis can be used to develop appropriate intervention strategies
- Conduct advanced movement analysis of various activities and actions and evaluate the design of programs developed and projects undertaken for client needs
- Effectively communicate relevant biomechanical research and explain and assess the relationship of knowledge and skills from biomechanics to other sport, health and exercise related discipline areas.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Outline of Biomechanics. Terms and definitions 鈥� biomechanics and mechanics. Biomechanical principles and human movement. Mechanical theory and the body. Mechanical levers and laws of motion. Nature and application to lifespan and special populations (in health and exercise environments) and conditions 鈥� injury, disability, disease, gender, children, aged. Human interaction with surfaces and equipment in the environment (e.g., work and exercise). | 30.00 |
| 2. |
Biomechanical analysis of human movement. Qualitative and quantitative analysis. Musculoskeletal system movement analysis and the client. Muscle and joint functioning. Movement asymmetry. Technique/skill performance. |
15.00 |
| 3. | Practical skill competencies: Nature and appropriate use of testing and monitoring equipment. Conducting and interpreting biomechanical measurements for specific needs of clients 鈥� communication skills. Movement pattern identification and analysis 鈥� various activities (e.g., gait analysis). Video analysis and computing software use. Design and implement relevant programs and provide feedback to clients. | 40.00 |
| 4. | Biomechanics research: Qualitative and quantitative research. Research consultancy and support (e.g., sport). Research in biomechanics and relationship with other discipline areas such as motor learning and exercise physiology. Application of biomechanics. Communication and/or reporting of scientific data and movement techniques. | 15.00 |
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workbook A1 of 3 | No | 10 | 1,3 |
| Workbook A2 of 3 | No | 10 | 1,3 |
| Quiz | No | 20 | 1,2,3 |
| Workbook A3 of 3 | No | 20 | 1,4,5 |
| Time limited online examinatn | No | 40 | 1,2,3 |