UNSW Handbook Course - Biomechanics for Sports Scientists

Biomechanics for Sports Scientists - SESC2451


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Safety Science
	Contact: McIntosh,Andrew Stuart
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 5
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)

Description

Students study the basic principles of biomechanics and apply these to the analysis of sports. Basic mechanics (statics, kinematics and dynamics) is studied in two and three dimensions. Human movement measurement methods are introduced. The mechanics of the musculoskeletal system are studied in detail in human gait - walking, running and jumping. This will integrate students' understanding of mechanics with functional anatomy through the study of normal gait dynamics, muscle function, work and power. Aerodynamics and hydrodynamics are introduced and explained through the analysis of throwing and swimming.

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