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EXSS2018: Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
2020 unit information
The main emphasis of this unit is in developing practical expertise in techniques for the biomechanical analysis of human movement. Students will learn how to conduct kinematic and kinetic analyses, using video, force platforms and electromyography. Other components of this unit are aimed at further development of mathematical and problem-solving skills for the analysis of movement. Topics include static and dynamic equilibrium, calculation of centre of mass, determination of joint torques using inverse dynamics, electromyography, tissue mechanics and gait analysis.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
| Code | EXSS2018 |
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| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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EXSS1018 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand principles of data collection for biomechanics, especially with regard to sampling theory and the principles of filming movement for quantitative analysis
- LO2. solve kinetic problems to estimate loads applied to the human body during exercise
- LO3. collect and interpret electromyography signals to understand the relative load and fatigue level experienced by muscles
- LO4. understand how the mechanical properties of biological tissues interact with loads applied to the body to cause acute and chronic injuries
- LO5. demonstrate familiarity with the mechanical principles associated with normal and pathological gait, and how these change across the lifespan.
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