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Module Title	Injury, Exercise and Sport Biomechanics
Module Code	SS317
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

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
5. Demonstrate a proficiency in presentation skills

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	30	No Description
Independent Study	89	No Description
Laboratory	6	No Description
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

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

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

Zernicke, R: 0, Biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury, Human Kinetics,
McGinnis, P.: 0, Biomechanics of sport and exercise, Human Kinetics,

Other Resources

None

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