| Module Title |
Injury, Exercise & Sport Biomechanics |
| Module Code |
SPO1029 (ITS: SS317) |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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..
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 30 | In-class lectures | | Independent Study | 89 | Independent study and independent task completion (especially in relation to evidence based research and practices) | | Laboratory | 6 | Laboratory based practical classes |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21065 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Aoife Burke | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | For a sport of your choice, detail the biomechanical factors that may predispose an athlete to injury, and briefly outline how these can minimised | 40% | Week 12 | | Presentation | Presentation, questions and answers on your assignment title | 10% | Week 7 | | Formal Examination | n/a | 50% | End-of-Semester |
| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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 topics
Biomechanical 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 Skills
Evaluation of data, Understanding the relevance of research, Independent Learning, Presentation skills
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Zernicke, R: 0, Biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury, Human Kinetics,
- McGinnis, P.: 0, Biomechanics of sport and exercise, Human Kinetics,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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