EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Exercise Science (EXSCI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The subject will develop the student's capability to apply biomechanical theoretical concepts and methods, as well as analyse the cause and effect of movement tasks. A problem-focused learning design will require students to review and interpret literature to construct, apply and justify a research design, which will include performing data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of kinetic, kinematic and/or electromyography data. At the completion of this subject, students will be able to perform a biomechanical analysis of a movement task to identify biomechanical problems attributing to an injury and/or potential injury risk factor, and be able to develop and implement effective injury prevention and/or a rehabilitation program.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance * | Bathurst |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR329
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Sports Science students
Bachelor of Educational Studies students
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Explain and apply the principles of kinetic data collection, analysis, and interpretation;
- Explain and apply the principles of three-dimensional kinematic data collection, analysis, and interpretation;
- Describe and apply the principles of electromyography data collection, analysis, and interpretation;
- Design, collect and analyse appropriate kinematic and kinetic variables to perform a biomechanical analysis of a movement task;
- Gather and critique biomechanical journal articles;
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Author a biomechanical report on a movement task for an athlete and/or coach that provides appropriate recommendations aimed at improving performance, reducing the likelihood of injury or rehabilitation.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Kinetic data collection methods, collection and analysis;
- Balance, centre of pressure and foot pressure;
- Kinematic data collection techniques, collection and analysis;
- Signal processing;
- Body segment parameters;
- Surface electromyography;
- Footwear selection;
- Biomechanical role of orthotics;
- Inverse dynamics.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
The Residential School to be scheduled in Week 1 of the mid-session (August) CSU residential period.
Each student will be required for one (1) Univeristy week (5 days), which will include laboratory sessions on each day for each student.
Laboratory sessions to include:
- identification of force platform ground reaction styles
- instruction on use of motion capture system and software
- data collection and analysis
- instruction on surface electromyography.
Data collection will aid completion of Assessment requirements.
Specialised Resources
Travel to attend Residential School (Bathurst and Albury-Thurgoona campuses) for DISTANCE EDUCATION students only.
Laboratory facilities (Bathurst and Albury-Thurgoona campuses).
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.