edu3sbm sports biomechanics
SPORTS BIOMECHANICS
EDU3SBM
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop a theoretical understanding of, and the application of, biomechanical principles related to human movement. Through a series of lectures and practical laboratory classes students are provided with an opportunity to devise, trial, and evaluate strategies related to efficient human performance in sport. Students will analyse sporting techniques using digital video.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Kingsley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU2HBS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Sport Mechanics for Coaches (3rd ed) | Recommended | Burkett, B (2010) | HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN ILL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and apply the key theoretical concepts of sports biomechanics in exercise and sport.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Demonstrate an ability to assess human movement from a biomechanical perspective.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Demonstrate competency in the ability to analyse a sporting skill using digital techniques and provide meaningful feedback to the performer.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Kingsley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Concurrent timetable booking (time and room) with Lecture activity for EXS2ESB."
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group laboratory report - equivalence, 1000 words per student | Group laboratory report - equivalence, 1000 words per student | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Examination - equivalence, 2000 words | 2-hour examination. This assessment is scaffolded by learning undertaken in the formative assessment tasks. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Formative Quiz(zes) 60 minutes total - equivalence, 1000 words | Four individual laboratory reports. Total of 60 minutes quiz time | 25 | 01, 02 |