| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| 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: | |
| 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: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 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 |
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| 2. |
S2, S3 |
Review of theoretical material, including reviewing relevant biomechanics literature. |
Review of literature paper |
15-25% |
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| 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% |
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| 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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