PH2023 - Human Biomechanics 1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
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
- describe the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system, particularly under movement conditions;
- define and apply the fundamental concepts of mechanics applicable to the study of human movement;
- measure biomechanical characteristics of sport and exercise activities using fundamental biomechanical equipment;
- interpret data collected using fundamental biomechanical equipment.
| Prerequisites: | PH1001 or PH1005 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | SP2003 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2018 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Sara Brice. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); tutorial quizzes (10%); practical work (20%). |
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