XNB272 Biomechanics
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| Unit code: | XNB272 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | LSB131 or LQB187 or XNB198 or XNB187 or XNB167 |
| 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 | $2,124 |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,204 |
| International unit fee | $4,572 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB272 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | LSB131 or LQB187 or XNB198 or XNB187 or XNB167 |
| 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 how human movement is analysed from a biomechanical perspective and the skills necessary to complete simple analyses of human motion. Knowledge of basic biomechanical concepts is essential for all health-related professionals. This unit aims 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 analyses as they would be presented to a client, coach or athlete
- Effectively 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 particular focus on locomotion, sports technique and analysis. Major topics include:
- Kinetic and kinematic analysis of motion
- Fluid dynamics
- Qualitative analysis of gait
- Movement patterns and injuries
Learning Approaches
This unit will be delivered using a blended approach with online lectures and weekly tutorials. It will use a combination of learning and teaching approaches, including problem-based learning, individual learning and experimental learning, by exploring and manipulating data. Biomechanical principles will be taught in contexts applicable to exercise and allied health professionals using real-world technologies.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback to Students
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; and
- generic comments back to the cohort via QUT Canvas.
You are encouraged to communicate with the unit coordinator or unit tutor if you have any questions or concerns about the assessment items.
Assessment
Overview
Each assessment item is designed to measure your knowledge and mastery of professional skills stated in the learning outcomes.
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
A brief report outlining a proposal for a qualitative biomechanical analysis of a movement of your choice.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Biomechanical Analysis
In a group, you will present your findings from a biomechanical analysis of a chosen sports skill, exercise or human movement. You will be required to apply the principles of biomechanics to describe, analyse and evaluate human movement as required by an exercise professional. This task requires the oral presentation of this knowledge and understanding in the form of a brief professional development offering to a coach or allied healthcare professional.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Hall, S.J. (2022). Basic Biomechanics (9th 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.XN50 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of contemporary sport, exercise and health contexts.
Relates to: Biomechanical Analysis - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Quiz, Proposal of Qualitative Analysis, Biomechanical Analysis - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Biomechanical Analysis
XN51 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
Relates to: Biomechanical Analysis - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Quiz, Proposal of Qualitative Analysis, Biomechanical Analysis - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Biomechanical Analysis
XN52 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
Relates to: Biomechanical Analysis - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Quiz, Proposal of Qualitative Analysis, Biomechanical Analysis - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Biomechanical Analysis