XNB272 Biomechanics
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| Unit code: | XNB272 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | LSB131 or LQB187 or XNB198 |
| Equivalent(s): | HMB272 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Maths B equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) is assumed knowledge |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,040 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $957 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,024 |
| International unit fee | $4,224 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB272 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | LSB131 or LQB187 |
| Equivalent: | HMB272 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Maths B equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) is assumed knowledge |
| Coordinator: | Gabriel Siqueira Trajano | g.trajano@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is designed to develop a basic understanding of the ways in which human movement is analysed from a biomechanical perspective, and to develop the skills necessary to complete simple analyses of human motion. Knowledge of basic biomechanical concepts is essential for all health related professionals. The aim of this unit is to understand the biomechanical principles of human movement, measure and analysis human movement and apply the biomechanical principles to optimising human movement.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe and explain the biomechanical principles as they apply to human movement and sports performance and injury prevention
- Conduct and interpret qualitative biomechanical analysis as they would be presented to a coach or athlete.
- Work in teams to apply the principles of biomechanics to describe, analyse and evaluate human movement.
Content
This unit introduces you to the major biomechanical factors involved in movement, with a special focus on locomotion, sports technique and analysis.
Module 1 introduces you to the basic laws of physics and how biomechanical principles apply to human movement. The following topics will be covered.
- An introduction to the principles of kinematic analysis of motion, including temporal, displacement, velocity and acceleration.
- An introduction to the principles of kinetic analysis of motion, including work, power, energy, impulse and momentum.
- An introduction to the principles of fluid dynamics, including the concepts of lift and drag forces related to aquatic activities and projectile motion.
Module 2 applies the biomechanical principles learnt in module one and applies them to locomotion
- The use of qualitative analysis to examine gait with regards to the biomechanical principles and concepts governing them.
- Identify aspects of movement patterns that may be linked to injuries, particularly movement asymmetry.
Learning Approaches
This unit will be delivered using a blended approach with online lectures and weekly practicals. It will use a combination of learning and teaching approaches which include problem based learning, individual learning and experimental learning by exploring and manipulating data.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment will be spaced throughout the semester to provide the opportunity for feedback on your learning to that point. Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- You will be provided with verbal and/or written feedback on each piece of formative and summative assessment during the semester
- criteria sheet grading
- comments on summative assessment work in addition to criteria sheets
- generic comments back to the cohort via QUT Canvas
You are encouraged to communicate with the unit coordinator if you have any questions or concerns about the assessment items.
Assessment
Overview
This unit incorporates both formative and summative assessment items, to guide your progress in the unit and the course.
Formative assessment in this unit will involve feedback during:
- Student/tutor discussion on the development of the lab assignments;
- Discussion in laboratory sessions.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Quiz
Four Online quizzes (5% each) administered via Canvas including a combination of short answer and multiple-choice response questions derived from lectures, tutorials, and readings on weeks 3,6, 9 and 13.
Quiz 1 - Weeks 1 to 3
Quiz 2 - Weeks 4 to 6
Quiz 3 - Weeks 6 to 9
Quiz 4 - Weeks 9 to 13.
Assessment: Proposal of Qualitative Analysis
As a human movement analyst, propose a qualitative movement analysis to showcase your grasp of biomechanical principles. Choose any movement pattern and population, critically examine the chosen movement, identify key biomechanical factors, and provide justifiable recommendations in a proposal report of how this service would benefit your client to gain managerial support for your initiative.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Biomechanical Analysis
You will demonstrate an understanding of biomechanical principles through video analysis of a chosen sport skill, exercise, or human movement. Through oral presentation, the assessment evaluates your ability to conduct, interpret and apply biomechanical principles in a group context. Further, you will present your findings using approaches to engage both lay and expert audiences.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Hall, S.J. (2015). Basic Biomechanics (7th ed.). Sydney:McGraw-Hill.
Reference book(s)
Blazevich, A. J. (2007). Sports biomechanics: The basics. London: A&C Black.
Carr, G. (2004). Sports biomechanics for coaches (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Hamill, J., & Knutzen, K.M. (2009). Biomechanical basis of human movement (3rd ed.). Sydney: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit. Appropriate clothing will be required for each practicum session (e.g., athletic type clothing), no open shoes will be allowed due to safety requirements.