Advanced Biomechanics

Unit code: AHE3101 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
AHE1202 - Biomechanics
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit aims to develop advanced skills, techniques and concepts in biomechanics. Students will learn how to use a variety of biomechanics measurement instruments across different movement tasks, representative of health and performance practitioners in industry. Biomechanics concepts will be taught through a focus on gait, fundamental movement tasks, muscle mechanics and impacts. Advanced data processing and analysis techniques will be performed on signals derived from accelerometers, electromyography, dynamometry, foot pressure, three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics. Students will synthesize a range of derived information, collected from a variety of conditions, to create a deep understanding of the biomechanics of movement and its control.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review the procedures of different technical and analytical skills used to quantify human movement;
  2. Interpret biomechanical data accurately and synthesise information in the context of the movement task and biomechanics theory communicate the outcomes effectively;
  3. Exhibit the analytical and technical skills necessary to perform a biomechanical analysis of human movement tasks (with an emphasis on gait); and,
  4. Quantify biomechanical principles as they relate to health, exercise and sport from both performance-enhancement and injury- prevention perspectives.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 30%
2 x quizzes (15% each, 30mins online on course content and activities)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 20%
Laboratory report (Report based on data collected in the laboratory)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
Group practical test (In pairs, students will collect data from biomechanical measurement devices)
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 30%
Research project / presentation (Builds on the lab report in week 2 interpreting the findings to a scientific audience)

Hurdle: To gain an overall pass in this unit students must attend and complete 90% of the laboratory sessions.

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
ABHE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
ABHD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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