PH2023 - Human Biomechanics 1
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2014 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
School of Engineering (pre 2015) |
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
- to develop an objective and scientific approach to the study of human movement;
- to develop an understanding of the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal
system, particularly under movement conditions;
- to develop skills in the kinesiological analysis of motion;
- to understand the fundamental concepts of mechanics applicable to the study of human
motion.
Prerequisites: |
PH1001 or PH1005 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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SP2003 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 27-Mar-2014 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Sara Brice. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 12 hours practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); practical work (20%). |
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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.