Module Delivered in
| Short Title: | Biomechanics of Sp Anatomy |
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| Full Title: | Biomechanics of Sports Anatomy |
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| Reviewed By: | KIERAN COLLINS |
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| Description: | This module aims to introduce the student to the subject and concepts of biomechanics, and provide the student with and an understanding of the principles of biomechanics and formulae. The student will apply this knowledge a wide variety of sport and exercise situations. The student will be introduced to the key biomechanical analytical tools available which will assist them in applying their understanding of the subject theory to biomechanical qualitative analysis. |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
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| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to | - Describe how the principles of biomechanics relate to human & sports anatomy.
- Describe how the concepts of linear and angular kinematics apply to sport & exercise.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of linear and angular kinetics as applied to sport and exercise.
- Explain the roles of the sub-disciplines of functional anatomy and biomechanics in the study of human movement.
- Describe how skeletal and muscles interact to create forces and torques that contribute to musculoskeletal injury and human movement performance.
- Explain the anatomy and function of selected joint complexes.
- Describe the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of the use of recent technology and its application in the field of biomechanics.
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Module Content & Assessment| Content |
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Introduction to Biomechanics: What is Biomechanics? Biomechanical terms, definitions, terminology and applications Introduction to Human Motion: The study and Analysis of Human Movement; Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion; Basic Kinematics and Kinematics. The Human Skeleton: The Skeletal System and Articulations; The Biomechanics of, Human Bone Growth and Development; Human Skeletal Articulations; Human Upper Extremity; Human Lower Extremity; Neuromuscular Aspects of Movement; Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. Human Movement: Forces and Movement; Linear Kinematics of Human Movement; Angular Kinematics of Human Movement; Linear Kinetics of Human Movement; Equilibrium and Human Movement; Angular Kinetics of Human Movement; Human movement in a fluid medium; Fluid terms, definitions, terminology and applications. Biomechanics and Fitness: Aspects of Fitness; Strength; Power; Endurance; Flexibility.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 30% | | End of Semester Formal Examination | 70% |
| | Outcome addressed | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Formal End-of-Semester Examination | None | 70% | Semester End |
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| Coursework Breakdown |
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| Type | Description | Outcome addressed | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Continuous Assessment | 2 x 15% CA Assessments | | 30 | n/a |
IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Module Workload & Resources| This course has no full time workload. |
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| Resources |
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| Required Book Resources |
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- James Watkins 2007, An introduction to biomechanics of sport and exercise, Churchill Livingstone New York [ISBN: 978-0-443-10282-0]
- 1999, Biomechanics of sport and exercise. Human Kinetics, McGinnis
- Hall, S 1999, Basic Biomechanics. WCB/McGraw-Hill Supplementary.
- Kreighbaum and Barthels 1996, Biomechanics – A Qualitative Approach for Studying Human Movement, 4th ed Ed., Prentice Hall
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