The aim of the module is to provide students with the competence in the application of biomechanical study of locomotion and performance. Through this module students should develop their knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, clinical gait analysis, and mechanisms of injury, program design and prescription
Human Biodynamics
Cyclical nature of dynamic human gait, Relevant parameters of gait cycle including Kinematics, Kinetics, & phasic Muscle activity, Load calculation, normal & pathological gait. Current Research.
Clinical Case Studies of Pathological movement
Selected case studies
Performance Factors in Sport
Principals of coordinated movement, Asymmetry in anthropometric comparisons, Biomechanical optimisation of sports techniques, Genetic factors. Future trends.
External Forces and Shock Attenuating Mechanisms
Biomechanical requirements of athletic equipment, Impact ,Response and behavior of biological tissue to load, Properties & aspects of specific sports surfaces, Current research.
Training for components of strength and conditioning
Olympic lifts; functional training; anatomy of training; program design; screening; functional assessment; prescriptive overload; avoiding abusive loads; Current research.
Formal lectures, case studies involving problem solving exercises, guest presentations from industry, video presenations, self directed learning.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |