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EXSS2031: Movement Analysis
2025 unit information
This unit of study builds on the platform established in EXSS1038 Principles of Biomechanics to consolidate prior knowledge and competency with a focus now on interpretation, application and integration of knowledge with skills. Practical classes are a key feature of this unit of study providing the learning experience in which the mathematical and problem-solving skills introduced in earlier units are specifically challenged in the conduct of kinematic and kinetic analysis of movement. A major project will be conducted to quantitatively analyse a movement task, developing problem solving, analysis and presentation skills.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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EXSS1038 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand principles of data collection for biomechanics, especially with regard to the principles of filming movements for quantitative analysis
- LO2. Understand how the mechanical properties of biological tissues influence the response of the body to these loads, potentially causing acute and chronic injuries
- LO3. Be able to collect and interpret EMG signals to understand the relative load and fatigue level experienced by muscles
- LO4. Be able to assess the demands placed on the body by exercise loads and use this to recommend changes to enhance performance and reduce injury risk
- LO5. Be familiar with the mechanical principles associated with normal and pathological gait, and how these change across the lifespan
- LO6. Be able to conduct a biomechanical assessment of movement technique and communicate the findings to a lay audience
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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