Module: Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 2
Module Code	SPO1027 (ITS: SS303)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

To further examine the relationship between biomechanics and (i) sports performance, (ii) neuromuscular training, and (iii) injury prevention. To develop the students' ability to perform a qualitative analysis in sport.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Explain the process involved in undertaking a qualitative analysis.
5. 1
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7. Critically discuss the role of biomechanics in either (i) enhancing sports performance, (ii) injury prevention or (iii) neuromuscular training
10. 2
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12. Outline the biomechanical factors that determine performance success in a number of sports
15. 3
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17. Outline the biomechanical factors that influence neuromuscular training
20. 4
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22. Explain the relationship between relative excessive loading on a tissue and increased risk of tissue injury
25. 5
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27. To gain experience in utilising instrumentation to analyse human motion
30. 6

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	34	No Description
Independent Study	86	No Description
Total Workload: 120

Section Breakdown
CRN	11585	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	50%	Examination Weight	50%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Aoife Burke	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Qualitative analysis

Biomechanics of sports performance

Biomechanics of neuromuscular training

Biomechanics of injury

Indicative Reading List

Books:

McGinnis, P: 0, Biomechanics of sport and exercise., Human Kinetics,
Kreighbaum, E.: 0, Biomechanics : a qualitative approach for studying human movement.,
Whiting, W and Zernicke, R: 0, Biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury., Human Kinetics,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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