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Course Code VQC7004
Course Title ADVANCED BIOMECHANICS

Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes 1. Classify the different types of motion,segments involved and the
forces behind different exercises
2. Display the different biomechanical techniques used to quantify
human movement and interpret the motion data accurately.
3. Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform a biomechanical
analysis of human movement.
Synopsis This course aims to develop an understanding of advanced
biomechanics topics and methods with a focus on gait and postural
control. Using interfaced forces plates, IR cameras and 3D
movement analysis systems - experience is gained in the collection
and analysis of external and internal forces, angular and linear
kinematics, and muscle activation. While, impulse momentum
relationships are studied using high-impact activities such as
running, jumping and lifting. The course involves practical sessions
which will be conducted in the laboratory or gymnasium.
Main Reference 1. Knudson, D. (2021). Fundamentals of Biomechanics (3rd Ed).
New York Springer
2. Robertson, G., Caldwell, G., Hamill, J., Kamen, G. &
Whittlesey, S. (2014) Research Methods in Biomechanics
(2nd Ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
3. Whittle, M. Gait Analysis: An Introduction (2012). Elsiver
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 60%
Summative Assessment: 40%

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