Module: Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1
Module Code	SS206
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Kieran Moran Semester 2: Kieran Moran Autumn: Kieran Moran
Module Teachers	Kieran Moran
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

09-JUN-09

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