School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Biomechanics
  • Unit Code

    SPS1502
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Jodie COCHRANE WILKIE

Description

This unit introduces students to the major biomechanical factors that underpin human movement. Students will learn how to describe, analyse and evaluate human movement using basic biomechanical principles.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed MHS1101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1102, SPS1113, SPS2103, SPS1116

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe the biomechanical principles as they apply to various forms of human movement.
  2. Interpret and communicate the information gained from qualitative and quantitative analysis to improve human performance in physical activities.
  3. Demonstrate skill in conducting and interpreting basic biomechanical measurements.
  4. Apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement in the context of health, exercise, sport and activities of daily living in a variety of populations.
  5. Demonstrate group work/teamwork.

Unit Content

  1. Biomechanical principles and their application to human movement: Linear kinematics and kinetics Angular kinematics and kinetics Stability, mobility and balance The kinetic chain Work energy and power Friction and collisions Fluid dynamics
  2. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of human movement.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 1.5 hour labNot Offered3 x 5 hour lab
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot Offered11 x 2 hour lecture
Semester 2 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit incorporates lectures supported by practical laboratory-based work; with online content.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentHuman Movement Group Project30%
TestMid Semester Test35%
ExaminationEnd of Semester Examination35%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Biomechanics
  • Unit Code

    SPS1502
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Jodie COCHRANE WILKIE

Description

This unit introduces students to the major biomechanical factors that underpin human movement. Students will learn how to describe, analyse and evaluate human movement using basic biomechanical principles.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed MHS1101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1102, SPS1113, SPS2103, SPS1116

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe the biomechanical principles as they apply to various forms of human movement.
  2. Interpret and communicate the information gained from qualitative and quantitative analysis to improve human performance in physical activities.
  3. Demonstrate skill in conducting and interpreting basic biomechanical measurements.
  4. Apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement in the context of health, exercise, sport and activities of daily living in a variety of populations.
  5. Demonstrate group work/teamwork.

Unit Content

  1. Biomechanical principles and their application to human movement: Linear kinematics and kinetics Angular kinematics and kinetics Stability, mobility and balance The kinetic chain Work energy and power Friction and collisions Fluid dynamics
  2. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of human movement.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 1.5 hour labNot Offered3 x 5 hour lab
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot Offered11 x 2 hour lecture
Semester 2 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit incorporates lectures supported by practical laboratory-based work; with online content.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentHuman Movement Group Project30%
TestMid Semester Test35%
ExaminationEnd of Semester Examination35%

Core Reading(s)

  • Blazevich, A. (2017). Sports biomechanics - the basics: Optimising human performance (3rd ed.). London: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/974591694

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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