Course - Biomechanics and human movement analysis - BEV2102
Biomechanics and human movement analysis
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an introduction to the use of biomechanics in the measurement and analysis of human movement and physical activity. Through exercises, students will learn about the consequences of Newton's laws in mechanics, analyze forces (statics and dynamics) that create movement (kinematics), and perform quantitative measurements of movement in various training-related exercises and in physical activity. The course focuses on the application of biomechanics through exercises, demonstrations, and practice in the measurement and analysis of movement and physical activity using force plates and body-worn sensors.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has knowledge of
- biomechanics in whole body and joint movements
- various measuring instruments and analyses for evaluating movements and physical activity
Skill
The student shall be able to
- apply analysis of force diagrams to both whole body and joint movements
- calculate work and effect of whole body movements calculate (angular) velocity and (angular) acceleration from position in both whole body and joint movements
- calculate velocity and position from force/acceleration in whole body movements
- apply basic trigonometric operations in relation to vector composition and decomposition
- solve equations with one unknown
- apply various measuring instruments (force plates and body-worn sensors)
- analyze and report results from different measuring instruments
- assess the advantages and disadvantages of using different instruments for measurements in different populations
General competence
The student should be able to
- present their own work both orally and in writing (report)
- apply biomechanics and measurement of movement in practical problems
Learning methods and activities
The course has continuous teaching throughout the entire semester. Up to 84 hours of lectures/exercises/group work/laboratory activities. Parts of the course may be taught in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Data collection
- Oral group presentation
- Group report within the measurement of physical activity
Further on evaluation
Mandatory activities
The mandatory activity is assessed as approved or not approved and consists of the following three components:
- Participation in data collection
- Group presentation
- Group report
Approved mandatory activity is valid for four academic years, and within this period, students who have received approval do not need to complete the exercises again in order to take the exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)
Recommended previous knowledge
BEV courses from semesters 1-4. Recommended mathematical prior knowledge is the application of trigonometric functions and solving equations of motion with one unknown, equivalent to 2nd grade science mathematics at high school. Recommended knowledge is also basic use of Excel.
Required previous knowledge
BEV1011 and BEV1014. The course has study rights requirements, which means that the course is reserved for students who have been admitted to the bachelor's program in movement science.
Course materials
Recommended litterature: M Renstrøm & R Renstrøm (2021) Fysikk og idrett: Innføring i Biomekanikk (1. utgave)
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BEV2005 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| BEV2101 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Health Science
- Sport Science
- Human Movement Science