Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Sports Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy

• Unit Code

  SPS1113

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Jodie COCHRANE WILKIE

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Description

This unit introduces students to the major biomechanical factors that underpin human movement, with a special focus on locomotion, sports technique, and injury prevention. Additionally, each region of the body will be examined from a functional perspective in order to understand how movements are performed, how errors in function can lead to injury or damage and how movement optimisation can improve physical performance or minimise injury risk.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from EBH1101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1102, SPS1116, SPS2103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse structures within each major functional region.
2. Analyse the consequences of anatomical arrangements on functional performance.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the biomechanical principles as they apply to locomotion, sports technique and injury prevention.
4. Interpret the information gained from qualitative analysis to improve human performance in physical activities.
5. Work collaboratively to identify the muscles that contribute to functional movement and the contribution of bone, ligaments and tendons to enhancing or restricting movement.

Unit Content

1. Angular kinematics and kinetics
2. Basic biomechanics for kinesiology.
3. Biomechanical principles and their application to locomotion, sports techniques and injury prevention.
4. Fluid dynamics
5. Functional anatomy of the upper limb, trunk and lower limb
6. Linear kinematics and kinetics
7. Qualitative analysis of human movement.
8. Stability, mobility and balance
9. The kinetic chain
10. Work energy and power

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit incorporates weekly lectures supported by seminars and practical laboratory-based work.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

Core Reading(s)

• Floyd, R. T. (2015). Manual of structural kinesiology . (19th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Blazevich, A. J. (2010). Sports biomechanics: The basics . (2nd ed.). London, England: A&C Black.

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