Sports Biomechanics 4 (ED1028)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-4-SpBiomech

The aim of this course is to expose the student to the advanced principles and methods underpinning research in sports biomechanics. The mathematics of segmental motion will be used to illustrate the mechanics of sporting movements using both Newtonian and Lagrangean approaches. The different methods for the collection of biomechanical data will be discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques will be analysed. Future directions and trends in sports biomechanics will also be examined.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Progression to year 4 and successful completion of Biomechanics element of Sport Science 3A.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sport, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the mathematics of segmental approaches to sporting movements;
Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of data collection in biomechanics research;
Describe and evaluate the various methods of noise reduction used in biomechanics;
Be able to collect and analyse biomechanical data of a research level;