BMES012 Applied Biomechanics I (10 cr)

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Study level:

Advanced studies

Grading scale:

0-5

Language:

English, Finnish

Responsible organisation:

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Curriculum periods:

2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

Application of biomechanical research methods in the context of muscle fatigue, training, sports biomechanics, clinical biomechanics, rehabilitation and ergonomics.

Completion methods

Lectures 20 hours
Report seminar 20 hours
Possibility of visiting lectures

Assessment details

Active participation in the lectures and report seminar. Exam based on the lectures. Literature exam in one of the fall semester general exams. The Komi book exam can be conducted at any time of year as an e-exam.
Lecture exam 30%
Literature Komi 30%
Literature Bartlett & Bussey 10%
Seminar work 30%

Learning outcomes

After completing the course a student is able to:
• choose/recommend appropriate methods of application
• explain the relationship between biomechanical methods and phenomena and their applications
• practically explain biomechanical research methodology

Additional information

1st autumn

Description of prerequisites

B.Sc. degree in biomechanics or corresponding studies

Literature

Komi, P. V. (ed.) 2003. Strength and Power in Sport. 2nd edition. Olympic Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. Volume III. Cambridge, USA: Blackwell Science, University Press (544 s.). E-tentti; ISBN: 9781405140591
Bartlett, Roger ; Bussey, Melanie. 2012. 2 ed. Sports biomechanics : reducing injury risk and improving sports performance<br />Kirjasta tentitään joko sivut 1-176 (Ch 1-4, urheiluvammoista) TAI sivut 177-321 (Ch 5-8, suorituksen parantaminen); ISBN: 978-0-415-55837-2, 978-0-415-55838-9, 978-0-203-86771-6

Completion methods

Method 1

Select all marked parts

Parts of the completion methods

Unpublished assessment item