Offering Information
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Course Team
Ben Hoffman
Summary
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
SynopsisThis 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% (i.e. at least 7 out of the 8) of the residential school sessions or laboratory sessions. Student non-compliance with the attendance requirement will mean the student cannot pass the course.
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% (i.e. at least 7 out of the 8) of the residential school sessions or laboratory sessions. Student non-compliance with the attendance requirement will mean the student cannot pass the course.
Requisites
Course Pre-requisites
Completion Requirements
Mandatory attendance
Offerings
Trimester 2
EXT-TWMBA-TR2
ON-IPSCH-TR2
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will 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.
Topics
1. Outline of Biomechanics. Terms and definitions - 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 – injury, disability, disease, gender, children, aged. Human … For more content click the Read More button below.
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.
3. Practical skill competencies: Nature and appropriate use of testing and monitoring equipment. Conducting and interpreting biomechanical measurements for specific needs of clients - communication skills. Movement pattern identification and analysis - various activities (e.g., gait analysis). Video analysis and computing software use. Design and implement relevant programs and provide feedback to clients.
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.
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.