| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Biomechanics in Physical Education |
| Unit ID: | EXSCI2000 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 069903 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This course enables students to develop an understanding of the nature of efficient human movement, based on principles of biomechanics. Content: linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, fluid mechanics, qualitative analysis of sports techniques and the application of biomechanical principles to fundamental movements, sports techniques, recreational and exercise movement activities. In addition, students will be exposed to a variety of teaching and learning activities and strategies that can be implemented when teaching fundamental biomechanical principles in Senior Physical Education. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain the role of biomechanics in human movement and discuss how the discipline has contributed to advancements in technology and improvements in performance. |
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| K2. | Summarise the differences between linear and angular kinematics and kinetics using examples from human movement. |
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| K3. | Understand, explain and apply Newton’s three laws of motion. |
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| K4. | Discuss the effects various fluid forces have on an object and how these forces can be manipulated to increase or decrease performance in specific sports. |
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| K5. | Identify the mechanical properties of muscles and the effects of loading in human movement and sport specific skills have on the muscle. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Critically evaluate and identify the key biomechanical principles associated with a variety of sports settings. |
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| S2. | Use a range of communication methods and/or technologies, to develop and implement meaningful collaborative and independent learning and study strategies for new material. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Communicate findings from sport related biomechanical principle assessment task to the other students in the laboratory setting. |
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| A2. | Participate in problem solving of biomechanical issues within laboratories. |
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| A3. | Develop teaching and learning activities that will be valuable when teaching key biomechanical concepts to VCE students. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics May Include - Introduction to biomechanics and its applications
- Forces
- Linear and angular motion, including Newton's Laws
- Projectile motion
- Work, power and energy
- Coefficient of restitution
- Levers and torque
- Centre of gravity
- Fluid mechanics
- Muscle mechanics
- Qualitative biomechanical analysis of human movement
- Use and advancements in biomechanical technology
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, A2, A3 | Participation in practical sessions. | At least 90% attendance and participation in practical sessions | S/U | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, S2 | Completion of self-directed study of class content presented in the lectures and labs from week 1-5 in a variety of sports and human movement settings. | Mid semester test | 15-30% | | 3. | K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3 | Apply relevant biomechanical principles to a variety of sports settings, and communicate this information to classmates in the laboratory setting. | Sport related biomechanical principle assessment task. | 20-40% | | 4. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2 | Review of biomechanical principles presented in the lectures and labs from the entire course to a variety of sports and human movement settings. | Final examination. | 40-60% |
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