DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
Introduction to biomechanics and the application of physics to human motion. Emphasis on the mechanics of movement of the human body during sport, exercise, and rehabilitation.
Required text:
McGinnis, Peter. (2005). Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise,
(2nd edition). Human Kinetics:
Relationship
of Course to Departmental
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the
knowledge, skills, and methods necessary to implement the principles of motor
learning and control into physical activity settings. It provides an
opportunity to meet NCATE, PSC, and NASPE standards for certification in
physical education.
Relationship of Course to Conceptual Framework:
Theme: The Department of Kinesiology’s adopted conceptual
framework has as its theme Changing the World One Person at a Time: Commitment
to Excellence. Therefore, the course material is scientifically grounded in
motor learning & control theory & research and students will be
expected to be able to perform at a high level of scholarly activity, and be
able to adapt the information to individuals and groups outside the classroom
setting. The material is presented in such a manner as to allow the
students an opportunity to field-test the subject matter in area schools during
the course.
As a result of this course students will be able to:
Cognitive
Objectives
Define the terms, biomechanics, statics, dynamics, kinematics, and kinetics and explain the ways that they are related.
Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative approaches for analyzing human movement.
Identify and describe the reference positions, planes, and axes associated with the human body.
Identify and describe the uses of available instrumentation for measuring kinematic quantities.
Define and identify common units of measurement for mass, force, weight, pressure, volume, density,
specific weight, torque, and impulse.
Identify and describe the different types of mechanical loads that act on the human body.
Distinguish between vector and scalar quantities.
Identify and describe the effects of factors governing projectile trajectory.
Distinguish angular motion from rectilinear and curvilinear motion.
Identify
Identify the mechanical advantages associated with the different classes of levers and explain the concept
of leverage within the human body.
Define center of gravity and explain the significance of center of gravity location in the human body.
Define moment of inertia and how it affects angular velocity of an object.
Define buoyancy and explain the variables that determine whether a human body will float.
Define drag, identify the components of drag, and identify the factors that affect the magnitude of each
component.
Define lift and explain the ways in which it can be generated.
Discuss the theories regarding propulsion of the human body in swimming.
Psychomotor Objectives
Plan and conduct a quantitative and qualitative analysis of common human movements.
Provide examples of linear, angular, and general forms of motion.
Utilize directional terms and joint movement terminology.
Solve quantitative problems involving vector quantities using both graphic and trigonometric procedures.
Conduct an analysis of linear and angular kinematics for various sports performances.
Solve quantitative problems involving angular kinematic quantities and the relationships between angular
and linear kinematic quantities.
Conduct practical examples of
Solve basic quantitative problems using the equations of static equilibrium.
Solve quantitative problems relating to the factors that cause or modify angular motion.
Affective
Objectives
Value the importance of conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of human movement.
Value the uniqueness of individuals (non-athletes and athletes) during sport performance analyses.
A. Lecture
B. Review/Study Questions
C. Internet assignments
D. Video Analyses
E. Tests
F. Discussion questions/Group work
G. Lab assignments
A. Powerpoint presentations
B. Internet exploration
C. Word processing for written assignments
D. Dartfish Analysis Software
Why Study Biomechanics? Week 1,2
Forces: Maintaining Equilibrium or Changing Motion Week 2
Linear Kinematics: Describing Objects in Linear Motion Week 2, 3
Linear Kinetics: Explaining the Causes of Linear Motion Week 3, 4
Work, Power, and Energy Week 5, 6
Torques and Moments of Force Week 6, 7
Angular Kinematics of Human Movement Week 7, 8
Fluid Mechanics: The Effects of Water and Air Week 10, 11
Mechanics of Biological Materials Week 11, 12, 13
Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Technique Week 14
Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training Week 14, 15
Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Understand Injury Development Week 15, 16
Assessment of
student learning/evaluation policies:
1. Complete assigned readings from the text and additional current sources.
2. Attend class and actively participate in class discussions and outside lab activities.
3. Satisfactorily complete four exams. Exams may consist of objective multiple choice questions, short answer items, essays, and problems covering the following information: outside readings, outside assignments, lectures, audio-visuals, guest speakers, and general questions from student presentations.
4. Satisfactorily pass the daily quizzes covering pertinent information that has been assigned and/or presented in class.
5. Successfully participate and/or complete the assigned laboratory assignments.
6. Complete the review questions at the end of each chapter and turn the answers in to the professor typed and dated.
7. Perfect attendance will earn an individual 2 additional points applied to their final grade.
GRADING:
Grade for the course will be based on the following:
Exam 1 15%
Exam 2 15%
Exam 3 15%
Exam 4 15%
Quizzes 15%
Lab Assignments/Participation 5%
Movement Analyses 10%
Review/Study Questions 10%
Final course grade will be based on the following scale:
A = 90 to 100%
B = 80 to 89.99%
C = 70 to 79.99%
D = 60 to 69.99%
F = 0 to 59.99%
POLICIES:
1. Regular
class attendance is essential due to the participatory nature of the
course. Students are allowed a maximum
of 3 absences. If you have more than 3
absences, your final grade will be lowered by 5% for each and every absence
above the three that are allowed. The 3
absences include medically excused absences! There will be no make-up exams without prior approval from the
instructor.
2. The perfect attendance bonus is in effect, but there are NO exceptions for missing a class, this includes medically excused or approved absences. This is an attendance-based reward! Two points will be added to your final grade for perfect attendance.
Diversity Concerns
Addressed:
Where appropriate, this course will address racial, cultural, and gender differences in regard to health and exercise values attitudes and behaviors and will explore the importance of cultural sensitivity in teaching methodologies.
Lab assignments will be conducted in the GC&SU Human Performance Laboratory and in the appropriate sports settings for Human Movement Analyses.