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Department for Health, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


HL10038: Introduction to human biomechanics

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 20%, EX 80%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: While taking this unit you must take HL10034. Before taking this unit you must take MA10103 or have A-level Mathematics.
Click here for further information Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide students with basic scientific knowledge and understanding of biomechanical aspects of human locomotion and sport performance and to provide experience of carrying out simple biomechanical measurements. At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
* Describe the structure and function of the neuromuscular system and analyse co-ordinated human movements.
* Demonstrate an understanding of biomechanical concepts relating to general human movement and sport performance.
* Use video cameras and simple measurement devices to record and analyse the kinematics of human movements in a directed group situation.
* Identify the structure and content of biomechanical scientific reports. Produce a biomechanical report.

Content:
Neuromuscular structure and function of skeletal muscle; fibres and fibre types, nerve supply to muscle, sliding theory of muscle contraction. Production of force and factors affecting co-ordinated movements.
Linear kinematics; displacement, velocity and acceleration. Fundamentals of projectile motion. Angular kinematics; rotation, angular displacement, velocity and acceleration. Newton's laws of motion;
Basic techniques for analysing human movement; operation and use of video equipment, photocells and other techniques for motion measurements.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

HL10038 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UHHL-ACB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Combined Professional Placement & Study Abroad (Full-time with Combined Placement) - Year 1
  • UHHL-AKB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1
  • UHHL-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.