Module: Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 1
Module Code	SS206 (ITS) / SPO1019 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Kieran Moran
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

To introduce the concepts of biomechanics and their application to (i) sports performance, (ii) injury prevention, and (iii) neuromuscular training.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the role of biomechanics and its strengths and weaknesses in sport, exercise and health environments
2. State the main principles of linear and angular kinematics and kinetic, and provide examples of their application in sport, exercise and health environments
3. Solve vector based questions related to the application of biomechanics (e.g. projectile motion, ground reaction forces)
4. Detail the different components of drag and lift and explain their application in sport

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	32	In class lectures
Laboratory	6	Laboratory based practicals
Independent Study	87	Independent study and independent task completion
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Topics covered
Biomechanical terms, definitions, terminology and applications. Linear kinematics and kinetics, Angular kinematics and kinetics. Functional biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system. Biomechanics of selected movements. Fluid mechanics. Qualitative analysis

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	In class test covering material up to week 7 (of 12 weeks)	30%	Week 7
Written Exam	End of Semester exam	70%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

McGinnis, P: 0, Biomechanics of sport and exercise, Human Kinetics,
Hall, S: 0, Basic biomechanics., WCB/McGrawHill,
Hay, J.: 0, The biomechanics of sports techniques., PrenticeHall,

Other Resources

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