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SP2003:03

Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics

Townsville

HECS Band 1

39 hours lectures, 13 hours tutorials, 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 (60%); on-course tutorial assignments (20%); practical work (20%).