SP2003:03
Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics
| Townsville | HECS Band 1 |
39 hours lectures, 13 hours practice classes, 18 hours practicals. Semester 1.
Staff: Dr K Ness.
Describing motion; joint classifications and movement characteristics; identification of major muscles, origins, insertions and actions; qualitative and quantitative analysis of movements. Forces and torques; movement responses to applied forces; linear kinematics; projectile trajectory and motion; rectilinear and curvilinear motion; angular kinematic variables; angular and linear displacement/velocity/acceleration; Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation; friction; impulse and momentum; mechanical work, power and energy; levers; centre of gravity; balance and stability; fluid dynamics in sport; kinetic link principles.
Learning Objectives:
- to develop an understanding of the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system, particularly under movement conditions;
- to develop skills in the kinesiological analysis of motion;
- to understand the fundamental concepts of mechanics applicable to the study of human motion;
- to develop an objective and scientific approach to the study of human movement.
Assessment by a three-hour end of semester examination (65%); on-course tutorial assignments (15%); practical work (20%).