| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Applied Biomechanics |
| Unit ID: | EXSCI2008 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (EXSCI1701) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 010913 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit enables students to apply mechanical principles from the prerequisite unit to the understanding of efficient movement in a range of specific sporting, recreational and workplace situations. Qualitative analysis modelling, charting, quantitative analysis, photographic, two-dimensional video, force, acceleration and electromyography measurement procedures are used. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| 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. | Illustrate how the biomechanical principles of human movement are applied in a variety of exercise and sport settings to analyse movement, improve technique and prevent injury. |
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| K2. | Discuss the processes of conducting qualitative and quantitative biomechanical analyses of movement by identifying the factors that govern efficient human movement patterns. |
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| K3. | Explain the patterns of temporal, kinematic and kinetic variables that are commonly assessed by clinical gait analyses. |
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| K4. | Critically appraise the electromyographic, kinematic and kinetic changes that occur with skill acquisition. |
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| K5. | Identify and explain the role of fluid mechanics in sports technique and equipment design. |
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| K6. | Compare and contrast the function and limitations of various biomechanical equipment. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Collect and interpret biomechanical data in a variety of contexts using widely accepted equipment. |
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| S2. | Develop proficiency in retrieving information, and communicating about biomechanical analysis of human movement |
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| S3. | Critically review current biomechanical literature and present a clear, coherent report of the findings. |
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| S4. | Solve kinematic and kinetic problems by calculate biomechanical parameters using established formulae and equations. |
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| S5. | Work effectively in a group setting by efficiently planning and conducting the group projects. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Design, conduct and present a group research project on an applied biomechanics topic. |
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| A2. | Interpret the results of research investigations and determine the applications in real-world contexts. |
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| A3. | Explore and implement the use of biomechanical equipment in a variety of contexts. |
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| Unit Content: |
This may include:
•Applied biomechanical principles in a variety of exercise and sports settings;
•Qualitative and quantitative biomechanical analysis;
•Review of biomechanical literature and advancements;
•Equipment familiarisation;
•Data collection;
•Gait analysis. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | S1, S2, S3, S5, A1, A2, A3 | Attendance and participation in laboratory sessions to complete formative assessments of practical skills. | Ongoing formative assessments | Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory | | 2. | S2, S3 | Review of theoretical material, including reviewing relevant biomechanics literature. | Review of literature paper | 15-25% | | 3. | K2, K6, S2, S5, A1, A2, A3 | Development, conduct and presentation of an applied biomechanics group project. | Group project including presentation of results | 25-40% | | 4. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S4, A2 | Review of theoretical material presented throughout the course. | Final Test | 40-60% |
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