Description
This course is designed to further develop your knowledge and understanding of key principles of biomechanics in sport and exercise performance. The course descriptor can be found here. The course will focus on linking theoretical and practical aspects of biomechanics research, relating to human motion and performance analysis associated with sport. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply biomechanical research techniques to capture, understand, and confidently differentiate performance changes within sport and exercise applications.Lectures will cover key aspects of the biomechanics of performance and injury, cutting edge measurement technologies, and research techniques used to understand change in performance. Workshops will introduce and use cutting edge motion capture technologies for assessments. Computer labs will support your understanding in biomechanical analysis techniques. You will partake in workshops to undertake observation and intervention studies to understand performance change from a biomechanical perspective. The specific learning outcomes are shown below:
Learning Outcomes (LO)
LO1: Evaluate kinetics and kinematics of human movement in relation to task outcome(s).
LO2: Communicate relevant biomechanical models and visualisations.
LO3: Demonstrate proficiency using 2D and 3D motion analysis systems and associated software.
LO4: Apply appropriate research design to capture a biomechanical technique change.
LO5: Apply appropriate research design to critically appraise and report a biomechanical technique change.