The way an athlete moves is fundamental to how they perform across a range of sporting disciplines. As a result, the analysis of biomechanics is a key part of a sport scientist's toolkit, allowing athletes to improve performance and remain injury-free. Analysis of biomechanics is therefore a critical component. In this module, you will apply biomechanics to sporting performance. You will apply biomechanistic principles in practical settings using a range of specialised equipment, such as a force plate and computer-based motion analysis, to understand and compute angular kinematics and kinetics. You will become proficient in understanding specialised biomechanical hardware and software to process and analyse a typical human movement task. Through this, you will be able to demonstrate the work of a sport and exercise biomechanist and gain the practical and analytical skills used across a wide range of sporting disciplines and sports industries.
Lecture/Seminar 16 hours, Practical 16 hours
1 page Visual Representation. Assessment Details: Poster worth 20%.
2,000 words Report. Assessment Details: Research Project Report worth 80%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of key biomechanical analysis from a sport and exercise perspective.
2. Apply appropriate laboratory protocols and procedures for 2-dimensional motion analysis, force plate analysis and/or electromyography.
3. Analyse and interpret biomechanical data, and draw appropriate evidence-based conclusions
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