Description
Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Module title | Biomechanics and Kinesiology |
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Module code | ESS2004 |
Academic year | 2018/9 |
Credits | 15 |
Module staff | Dr Hannah Rice (Convenor) Dr Genevieve Williams (Convenor) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 166 |
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Description - summary of the module content
Module description
This module builds upon the Foundations of Biomechanics core module and introduces methods for analysing angular motion. Through the development of an understanding of angular kinematics and angular kinetics, you will become familiar with approaches for analysing human movement in sports and exercise, both for improving sports performance and for reducing the incidence of injury. You will gain experience of obtaining data in a laboratory setting and apply these data to identify factors influencing performance and/or injury.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to develop your understanding of angular kinematics and angular kinetics, and to provide opportunity for you to apply these concepts to the analysis of human movement. Specific areas covered include: angular kinematics; angular kinetics; angular momentum; biomechanical analysis applied to specific sports; introduction to biomechanical aspects of injury.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Describe the kinematic and kinetic methods used in the biomechanical analysis of angular motion
- 2. Analyse and interpret biomechanical data obtained in a laboratory setting
- 3. Explain and demonstrate the basic analytical skills required to understand published biomechanical material
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Apply theoretical concepts to practical problems
- 5. Analyse and evaluate data objectively
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Work with others in a team
- 7. Manage time effectively
- 8. Organise material
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
- Introduction to module; angular kinematics I
- Angular kinematics II
- Kinematic analysis of performance I
- Kinematic analysis of performance II
- Biomechanical analysis of injury: kinematic aspects
- Sports shoe and surface design
- Current themes in running and footwear
- Angular kinetics I: moments and centre of gravity
- Angular kinetics II: moment of inertia
- Angular kinetics III: angular momentum
- Summary and revision questions
Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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44 | 106 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 22 | Lecture |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 22 | Practical classes |
Guided Independent Study | 11 | Weekly ELE quizzes |
Guided Independent Study | 40 | Weekly guided reading and tasks |
Guided Independent Study | 18 | Preparation for mid-term assessment |
Guided Independent Study | 37 | Preparation for examination |
Assessment
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Laboratory book | n/a | 2, 4-8 | Collective discussion and summary feedback in seminar groups regarding lab book material and answers to questions |
Mid-term exam | 2 hours | 1, 3-5, 7-8 | Personal mark, answers to multiple choice, written feedback on essay plan |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Examination | 100 | 2 hours 15 minutes | 1, 3-5, 7-8 | Generic feedback report |
Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Examination | Examination | 1, 3-5, 7-8 | August/September assessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to sit a further examination. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Module text:
- Hay, J.G. (1993). The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques (Fourth Edition). Prentice-Hall, Inc, Englewood Cliffs. ISBN 0-13-084534-5
Further recommended reading:
- Hamill, J. and Knutzen, K.M. (2008). Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement. 3rd Edition. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, London. ISBN 13: 978-0-7817-9128-1.
- Bartlett, R. (2007). Introduction to Sports Biomechanics. Analysing Human Movement Patterns. 2nd Edition. Chapman and Hall, London. ISBN 0-419-20840-2.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- Exeter Learning Environment: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=929
Module has an active ELE page
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Periodicals
- Sports Biomechanics. Routledge.
- Journal of Applied Biomechanics. Human Kinetics Publishers.
- Journal of Biomechanics. Elseivier.
- Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. American College of Sports Medicine.
- Journal of Sports Sciences. Taylor and Francis.
Credit value | 15 |
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Module ECTS | 7.5 |
Module pre-requisites | ESS1204 |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 5 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 01/09/2011 |
Last revision date | 02/08/2018 |