James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

SP3005 - Advanced Biomechanics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
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This subject examines techniques for measuring and describing aspects of human motion and explores applications of biomechanical principles and methodologies in ergonomics, orthopaedics, sport, exercise and rehabilitation. Body segment determination; static and dynamic approaches to linear kinematics; gait analysis; bending, shear and torsion; biomechanical adaptations of tissue (load, disuse, overuse, nutrition, ageing); intrinsic and extrinsic contributions to injury; tissue response to injury.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:SP2003
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PH3025

Availabilities

, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect: phkfn.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 13 hours
  • 20 hours
    Assessment: (70%); (15%); (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.