SPHE324 - Biomechanics
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Students in this course will use qualitative and quantitative analysis to understand the biomechanics of human movement. This course will focus on biomechanics in sports and how biomechanical evaluation can improve performance and prevent injuries. Through the use of videos and personal observations, students will learn to apply mathematical equations to various sports skills to develop an understanding of how the laws of physics affect performance. Linear and angular kinematics and kinetics will be applied to sport skills. Students will complete a course project which will require the student to observe a sport skill, qualitatively analyze the athlete performing the skill and make recommendations for improvement. It is highly recommended that students complete College Algebra and Physics before taking this course.
Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 02/27/12 - 07/29/12 |
08/06/12 - 09/30/12 |
Summer 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 03/26/12 - 08/26/12 |
09/03/12 - 10/28/12 |
Summer 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 04/30/12 - 09/23/12 |
10/01/12 - 11/25/12 |
Fall 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 05/28/12 - 10/28/12 |
11/05/12 - 12/30/12 |
Fall 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 06/25/12 - 11/25/12 |
12/03/12 - 01/27/13 |
Fall 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, 2nd Ed - E-book links provided inside the classroom
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| ISBN: |
0736051015
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| Publication Info: |
Human Kinetics
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| Author: |
McGinnis, Peter
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| Unit Cost: |
$76.50
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Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available online and the location/access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
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Online Text Note
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| Book Title: |
Sport Mechanics for Coaches, 3rd Ed - E-book links provided inside the classroom
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| ISBN: |
0736083596
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| Publication Info: |
Human Kinetics
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| Author: |
Burkett, Brendan
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| Unit Cost: |
$36.00
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