2. Biomechanics in Sport
This Module will help you develop an understanding of theoretical approaches in sports biomechanics research using simple models of sports movements to analyse technique quantitatively. It provides specific knowledge and understanding of such areas as the relationship between ground reaction forces and the human musculoskeletal system during dynamic sporting activity. The practical collection and processing of kinematic and kinetic data are also covered along with inverse dynamics analysis. Kinesiology studies will give an understanding of the factors which influence the control of human movement. It will integrate and consoli- date knowledge in physiology, mechanics and movement studies with respect to the control of sports and activity movements.
This Module will achieve the following outcomes:
• An understanding of the biomechanical factors associated with various disease states, neuromuscular disorders, and orthopaedic problems.
• Recognise and discuss abnormal curvatures of the spine and their effects upon the biomechanics of movement.
• Develop critical awareness and understanding of the various types and issues of biomechanics of athletic movement; namely muscle action, locomotion, jumping and aerial movement, and throwing and hitting.
• Recognise and discuss common gait abnormalities.
• Recognise and discuss how muscular weakness and/or neurologic disorder affects the biomechanics of movement.
• Relate anatomical knowledge to history taking and physical examination. • Relate anatomical knowledge to interpretation of medical imaging
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