Teacher:
Dr Monique Jackson
Email: m.jackson.stjohns@gmail.com
This course aims to introduce students to both theoretical and experimental biomechanics, with particular emphasis on clinical and sporting applications. Fundamental biomechanical theories will be presented and students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in practical settings.
Semester Overview:
Week
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Beginning
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Class 1 - Monday
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Class 2 - Wednesday
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1
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19th Aug
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Introduction + overview
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Introduction + overview
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2
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26th Aug
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Biomechanics terminology
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Lab 1 – Describing motion
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3
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2nd Sept
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Linear motion
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Angular motion
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4
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9th Sept
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Relationship between angular and linear motion
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Lab 2 – Sprinting velocity
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5
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16th Sept
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Uniformly accelerated motion
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Projectile motion
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6
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23rd Sept
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Optimum projection angle HW
1
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Lab 3 – Projectile motion
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7
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30th Sept
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Forces
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Newton’s laws of motion
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8
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7th Oct
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Newton’s laws of motion
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Lab 4 – Newton’s laws
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9
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14th Oct
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Work and energy
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Work-energy principle
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10
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21st Oct
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Power HW 2
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Lab 5 – Jump height
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11
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28th Oct
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12
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4th Nov
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13
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11th Nov
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Torques and levers
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Centre of gravity/moment of inertia
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14
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18th Nov
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Angular momentum
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Lab 6 – Swimming start
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15
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25th Nov
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Project introduction
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Project
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16
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2nd Dec
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Project
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Project
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17
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9th Dec
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Project
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Applications/technology
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18
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16th Dec
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Applications/technology
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Assessment Overview:
Number
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Weighting
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Date Due
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Lab Assignments
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6
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5% each
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1 week after lab
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Homework Assignments HW
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2
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10% each
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2 weeks after hand-out
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Project
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1
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50%
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Thursday 12th December
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