Biomechanical Analysis of Human Motion
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME2043 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MMME2043
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module covers the measurement and analysis of human movement with a focus of understanding the technologies (and their limitations) used to assess sports performance. It will include:
- Anatomical terminology and functional movements, including how to define joints for biomechanical analysis
- Different modes of data measurement in sports analysis
- Kinematic measurement techniques (video, marker-based motion capture, and Inertial Measurement Units)
- Data and signal processing
- Clinical gait analysis terminology and applications
- Kinetic measurement techniques
- Inverse dynamics for predicting muscle forces via musculoskeletal modelling
- Professional use of biomechanics labs, and general review of how to conduct research in this field
- Data collection during gait analysis sessions and hands-on experience with motion capture suits
Target Students
Module available onlyto students on BSc Sport and Exercise (C600). Students must have successfullycompleted ENGF1002 UNUK Foundations Mechanics for SES or equivalent (by module convenors approval).
Assessment
- 40% Assignment 1: Assignment 1 weighted 40% Lab report
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam 1, weighted 60%, Online (ExamSys)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This is a compulsory module which aims to provide students with an introduction to key theoretical, experimental, analytical and transferrable skills underpinning fundamental principles of Biomechanical analysis of Human motion, namely kinetics, kinematics, inverse dynamics and muscle activity.Learning Outcomes
A student who completes this module will be expected to be able to:
A1. to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key aspects and disciplines within the field of biomechanics of Sport and Exercise Science, including how biomechanical analysis can be applied to sports performance and injury prevention, and the use of functional anatomy to convey this information.
A2. to address the main issues underpinning human performance and adaptation in the context of sport.
A4. to understand how the human body interacts and changes with its environment
A7. understand (a) the ethical principles for research in humans and (b) the requirements for gaining ethical approval for research projects and monitoring their implementation throughout the project.
B2. to devise and sustain arguments using ideas and information at the forefront of the Sport and Exercise Science disciplines.
B3. to acquire information systematically, process it effectively, and draw appropriate conclusions
B4. to apply accurately subject-specific techniques of analysis and enquiry.
B5. to undertake appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis.
B6. to work safely in the field and laboratory, using appropriate equipment and instruments and assess related health and safety issues in order to make, record and interpret accurate and valid measurements.
B7. to initiate and carry out an independent research project to a good standard.
B9. to demonstrate numeracy and written and oral communication skills including writing and constructing scientific documents (e.g. research reports) using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology on scientific topics.
B10. to develop effective ways of working including scheduling of tasks and time management to meet deadlines.
Conveners
- Dr Samuel Smith