Offerings
View how PH2023 is offered in 2004
(Also shows pre-requisites and inadmissible combinations if applicable)
View how PH2023 is offered in 2004
(Also shows pre-requisites and inadmissible combinations if applicable)
PH2023:03
Human Biomechanics 1
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.