James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

PH2023 - Human Biomechanics 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

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; Newtons 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 Outcomes

Prerequisites:(PH1001 and PH1020) or PH1005
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
SP2003

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect: phkfn.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours
  • 13 hours
  • 18 hours
    Assessment: (65%); (20%); (15%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.