Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Module Offerings
6101SPS-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim of this module is for students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate sports biomechanics in performance and injury contexts
Learning Outcomes
1.
Conduct an experimental analysis in sports biomechanics and interpret the
findings
2.
Critically evaluate sports biomechanics concepts and literature
3.
Critique measurement tools used in biomechanical analysis
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:This module covers sports performance and injury contexts alongside technical training with key biomechanical tools.
Sports Performance; Deterministic models; Cycling biomechanics; Footwear
Methods in Sports Biomechanics; 3D Motion Analysis – QTM; Segmental Modelling - Visual 3D; Inertial Measurement Units
Injury; Injury epidemiology, tissue loading, mechanisms; Injury prevention, risk factors, screening and prediction; Player Load Monitoring
Current issues in sports biomechanics
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is for you to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate sports biomechanics in performance and injury contexts.
The aim of this module is for you to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate sports biomechanics in performance and injury contexts.
Additional Information:BUES mapped.