SHN6242 - Applied Biomechanics and Movement Analysis

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Demonstrate basic analytical skills required to understand published biomechanical material.
Critically evaluate the evidence base supporting an experimental design.
Analyse, interpret and discuss motion capture (video) and force-plate data.
Demonstrate a critical appreciation of scientific rigour in the processes of experimental design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation.

Content:

Introduction to the biomechanical aspects of injury.
Advanced motion analysis.
Segment motion patterns and their interaction in terms of segmental sequencing.
Movement Variability in relation to sports performance.
Electromyography and its application in sport.
The design of testing programmes and scientific rigour, including the analysis of data and its interpretation applied to specific sports.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 30

Laboratory sessions
Contact hours: 60
Intended group size: 10

Guided independent study
Hours: 120

Assessment: