Biomechanics unit (CXA203)

Introduction

Biomechanics is the study of internal and external forces acting on the human body and the movements produced by these forces. This unit examines basic principles of mechanics applicable to the study of human movement and selected biomechanical techniques available for quantifying human performance. This unit assumes an understanding of the information presented in CXA232 Kinesiology and builds an understanding of biomechanical principles and research techniques.

Summary

Unit name	Biomechanics
Unit code	CXA203
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Mr Matthew Schmidt
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the principles of biomechanics and use them to explain a range of human movements and conditions.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative biomechanical principles to explain human movement in health, exercise, sport performance, and disease.
• Identify movement patterns and use the biomechanical to explain them.
• Demonstrate skills in collecting, interpreting, and communicating biomechanical measures of human movement.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA232

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshop (2hrs x weekly), Independent learning (8hrs x weekly)
Assessment	Laboratory workbook (20%)|Mid-Semester Test (20%)|Final Exam (30%)|Human Movement Analysis Report (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Hall, S.J. Basic Biomechanics,  8th or 9th edition.

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