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 Biomechanics for Sports Scientists - SESC2451
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Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

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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