James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

SP3005 - Advanced Biomechanics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Engineering

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

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator: Dr Shaun Belward
Lecturer: Mrs Sara Brice.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
  • 20 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (70%); practical (15%); assignments (15%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 26-Aug-2010
    Coordinator: Dr Shaun Belward
    Lecturer: Mrs Sara Brice.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 13 hours tutorials
    • 20 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (70%); practical (15%); assignments (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.