Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

4103SPOSCI-SEP-CTY

Aims

The aim of this module is to introduce the basic principles of human anatomical structure and biomechanics and to illustrate applications of these principles in sport, exercise and health. The module also aims to provide an introduction to experimental methods in biomechanics and to develop skills in data handling.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Describe human anatomical structure and function and apply these concepts to sport, exercise and health
2.
Apply concepts and techniques of biomechanics to sport and exercise

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Anatomical terminology Tissue organisation and structure Skeletal Muscle structure and function Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system Linear motion Angular motion 2D video analysis Forces (Newton's Laws) Jump analysis Applications in biomechanical contexts
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the basic principles of human anatomical structure and biomechanics and illustrates applications of these principles in sport, exercise and health. The module also aims to introduce you to experimental methods in biomechanics and develops your skills in data handling.
Additional Information:Your knowledge of and understanding of structural and functional anatomy will be developed along with the mechanical principles that govern human movement. This will be evaluated by the completion of the relevant assessment tasks. You will be expected to engage with interactive resources that facilitate self directed exploration of the human body, functional movement and anatomical principles.

Assessments

Centralised Exam
Test