Faculty of Business: Leisure, Sport and Tourism
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level: Undergraduate

Result Type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 27171 Applied Kinesiology
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Handbook description

This subject expands on a variety of mechanical concepts integral to the study of human motion. Quantitative problems are developed further and a major research project involving cinematography is conducted. Linear and angular kinetics are applied to sporting techniques and other human movements. The use of technical equipment for data collection and analysis is a major component of the subject.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. Describe the scientific approach to the study of human motion.
2. Identify the fundamental biomechanical principles related to physical performance.
3. Understand the limitations imposed by physical laws on human motion.
4. Demonstrate skills in the use and application of video motion analysis technique.
5. Be proficient in the use of a variety of instrumentation techniques specific to human movement.

Contribution to graduate profile

This is a core subject for the BA in Human Movement Studies and provides the opportunity for students to measure the physical attributes of human motion. This includes the theoretical analysis of human motion as well as the use of bioinstrumentation during performance. These skills are integral to the problem solving nature of human movement science and the quest for optimal performance.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and field work will be used to provide a variety of learning experiences. The field work component requires students to film, digitise and analyse one of their peers performing a particular skill. Content for this subject will be supported by UTSOnline.

Content

• Biomechanics overview, basic human movements, environmental factors
• Sports biomechanics, skill analysis, equipment design, free body diagrams
• Calculations and problems involving rotatory motion
• Cinematography
• Biomechanics of skeletal muscle
• Bioinstrumentation
• Ergonomics

Assessment

Videography Project (Group)	20%
This addresses objectives 1, 4, 5.
Major Assignment (Group/Individual)	40%
This addresses objectives 1, 4, 5.
Final Exam (Individual)	40%
This addresses objectives 1-5.

Examinations will be conducted under University examination conditions, and hence thoroughly address concerns regarding secure assessment. Group assessments will be secure through verbal assessment and plagiarism detection software.

Recommended text(s)

Hamill, J., & Knutzen, K. (2003). Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement, 2nd edition. Sydney: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

Indicative references

Carr, G. (2004). Sport Mechanics for Coaches. Champaign. Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Hamilton, N. & Luttgens, K. (2002). Kinesiology: scientific basis of human motion. Boston: McGraw-Hill.

Knudson, D. & Morrison, C., (2002). Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Panjabi, M. & White, A. (2001). Biomechanics in the Musculoskeletal System. New York: Churchill Livingstone.

Zatsiorsky, V. (2000). Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Improvement and Injury Prevention. Malden: Blackwell Science.