Course Description
Biomechanical principles of human motion and structure of the human body. Laws of mechanics and tissue biomechanics are applied to sport, dance, daily living activities, physical training, and injury etiology and prevention. Designed for students not in the Exercise and Sport Science major.
Athena Title
Applied Biomechanics
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in KINS 4200, KINS 4200L
Prerequisite
Any MATH course 1101 or higher and CBIO 2200-2200L
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The student will be able to apply biomechanical principles to various human movement situations using a movement analysis model to: 1. Assess movement technique of performers of various ages to diagnose effectiveness and prescribe improvements. 2. Evaluate the mechanics of exercise and movements to determine their effectiveness, safety and positive/negative effects on bone, muscle, and/or connective tissue. 3. Perform simple research to answer a question of interest. 4. Evaluate external devices used for activities of daily living, exercise and sport. 5. Apply tissue biomechanics to injury prevention, performance effectiveness, and training of individuals of various ages.
Topical Outline
I. Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Mechanics II. External Biomechanics: External Forces and Their Effects on the Body and Its Movement III. Work, Power, Mechanical Energy IV. Observing and Analyzing Performance V. Torques and Moments of Force VI. Angular Kinematics VII. Relationships Between Torque, Rotational Inertia, Momentum, and Newton's Laws VIII. Internal Biomechanics: Forces Acting Inside of the Body on Tissues
Syllabus
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