The biomechanics minor begins with the study of the human musculoskeletal system which is responsible for the physical form, support, stability and locomotion of the human body. This is then followed by biomechanics study in sports application and in depth study of human movement quantification. The final unit focuses on how the brain deals with the sensorimotor control requirements for safe movement, and the disorders that arise if brain dysfunction should occur.
For a minor study, students must complete forty-eight (48) credit points of study, comprising of:
A full course is made up of several smaller topics or subjects. These are referred to as 'units'.
Most courses have compulsory 'core' units, as well as optional units.
'Credit points' are the value that each unit contributes towards your course.
Most units at VU are worth 12 credit points. You will need to complete the required course credit points to graduate.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.