Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description Module Aims: To extend upon the students knowledge and abilities in understanding the biomechanical factors affecting injury (cause and prevention), how they can be assessed and reduced.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the relationship between relative excessive loading on a tissue and increased risk of tissue injury. 2. Discuss the underlying cause of injury in at least one sport 3. Critically discuss the importance of biomechanics in injury causation and prevention 4. Explain how biomechanical functional abnormalities may predispose to injury during gait | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
General topicsBiomechanical factors influencing movement in relation to injury prevention and rehabilitation, biomechanics of lifting,landing, sport events and exercises. Undertaking a quantitative biomechanical analysis.Core Transferable SkillsEvaluation of data, Understanding the relevance of research, Independent Learning, Presentation skills | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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