Units
Biomechanics 2
Unit code: HMB362
Contact hours: 4 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit includes the following: measurement techniques within biomechanics; analysis of force systems; photographic, goniometric andaelectrographic analysis of movement; an introduction to viscoelasticity and biological materials; material properties; mass and inertial characteristics of the human body; applied aspects of biomechanics undertaken from a research project perspective
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit provides you with the opportunity to develop theoretical and practical knowledge of selected topics within biomechanics. The first section of the subject reviews measuring techniques and forms of analysis from both a kinematic and kinetic perspective, incorporating various forms of measurement methodologies within biomechanics. The second section will examine the mechanics for strength and failure in a number of materials. While the final section will encompass various applied topics from a clinical biomechanics perspective.
Aims
This unit will provide you with the advanced skills to solve problems from a biomechanical perspective that you might encounter in your professional life. You will acquire advanced levels of competency in the acquisition and data analyse techniques to solve various problems. Subsequently, you will develop an in depth understanding of how to analyse data collected and acquire skills necessary for the interpretation and dissemination of the results.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- develop a theoretical basis for the analysis of various forms of human movement and its implications for health and injury in sport, clinical and occupational settings.
- Create and solve the equations of motion and force for selected topics in biomechanics.
- Choose the most appropriate analysis for studying problems of applied research in biomechanics.
- Competently gather and analyse movement through the use of video techniques.
- Distinguish the strengths and weaknesses and limitations of the methodologies available to the researcher in biomechanics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the mechanisms for strength and failure in materials.
Content
The following topics will be covered during this unit:
- Kinematic measurement techniques
- Kinetic measurement techniques
- Data reduction and manipulation
- Sport applications
- Clinical gait assessment
- Ergonomic applications
- Testing of biological materials
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The unit is comprised of lectures and laboratories. Lectures will cover the theoretical basis of biomechanics while the laboratory sessions are included to provide you with the opportunity to gain practical experience with computers and the most recent technologies available to the biomechanics researcher. The material covered in laboratories will supplement the theories developed in lectures. It is expected that students will utilise additional time allocation for further work.
Assessment
Formative assessment in this unit will involve feedback and discussion during lectures and laboratory sessions.
Note you must pass the final exam in order to pass this unit, otherwise a grade of 3 is the maximum that can be awarded.
Assessment name:
Examination (Theory)
Description:
Final Exam.
Relates to objectives:
1-6
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End Semester
Assessment name:
Laboratory/Practical
Description:
3 Laboratory Reports
Relates to objectives:
1-6
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Throughout semester
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
No set text.
References
Bartlett, R. (1999). Sports Biomechanics: reducing injury and improving performance. Abingdon: Spon Press.
Griffiths, I.W. (2006). Principles of biomechanics and motion analysis. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Enoka, R. (2008) Neuromechanics of human movement (4th ed.). Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Ethier, C.R. and Simmons, C.A. (2007) Introductory biomechanics : from cells to organisms New York: Cambridge University Press.
Gordon, J.E. (1978). Structures, or why things don't fall down. Harmondsworth: Penguin.
Nigg, B. & Herzog,W. (1999). Biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system (2nd ed.). Brisbane: Wiley & Sons.
Vincent, J.F.V. (1992). Biomechanics - materials: A practical approach. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Vincent, J.F.V., (1990). Structural Biomaterials (Revised ed.). Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Risk assessment statement
You are required to read the Health and Safety Rules for School of Human Movement Studies Laboratories and Clinics prior to undertaking any of the laboratories for this unit. These Health and Safety Rules are provided in electronic form on the online teaching site for this unit and are prominently displayed in hardcopy within the laboratory/clinic.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 01-Feb-2013
