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Module Title	Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 2
Module Code	SS303
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Kieran Moran	Office Number	XG05
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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

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

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

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,

Other Resources

Programme or List of Programmes

SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

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