Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT ANALYSIS
SPOR40459
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 118
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of human movement analysis through studying basic anatomical and mechanical principles of biomechanics, including an analysis of the musculo-skeletal system and movement patterns. Students will be presented with the implications and potential of studying biomechanics. Students will also be introduced to kinematics and kinetics as a tool to explain motion in sporting performance. Basic research techniques relevant to this topic (e.g. reliability, validity, specificity, calibration) will be covered.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A written 1.5-hour EXAMINATION weighted at 100%, assessing learning outcomes 1-4.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via supervised practical sessions where feedback will be given directly to students by supervising staff. Written tasks and short quizzes will also be provided, which will be either peer-assessed or answers will be given directly from module staff (e.g. via verbal or electronic format). Such tasks will help develop skills required for the examination. Past exam papers and practice sessions will be incorporated.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via supervised practical sessions where feedback will be given directly to students by supervising staff. Written tasks and short quizzes will also be provided, which will be either peer-assessed or answers will be given directly from module staff (e.g. via verbal or electronic format). Such tasks will help develop skills required for the examination. Past exam papers and practice sessions will be incorporated.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact |Hours: (32)
Lectures - 12 hours
Labs/seminars - 10 x 2 hours = 20 hours in total
Independent Study Hours: (118)
36 hours of reading following lectures
24 hours of independent search for and reading of information
36 hours of independent study following laboratory sessions and completion of study tasks
22 hours concentrated examination revision.
Lectures - 12 hours
Labs/seminars - 10 x 2 hours = 20 hours in total
Independent Study Hours: (118)
36 hours of reading following lectures
24 hours of independent search for and reading of information
36 hours of independent study following laboratory sessions and completion of study tasks
22 hours concentrated examination revision.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately-equipped laboratory
Appropriate technical support
Appropriately-equipped lecture room
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Appropriate technical support
Appropriately-equipped lecture room
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Module Texts
Bartlett, R. (2007). Introduction to sports biomechanics. Analysing human movement patterns. London: Routledge.
Hall, S. J. (2007). Basic biomechanics. (5th ed.). London: McGraw-Hill.
Marieb, E. N. (2006). Human anatomy and physiology. (7th ed.). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummins.
McGinnis, P. M. (2005). Biomechanics of sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Hall, S. J. (2007). Basic biomechanics. (5th ed.). London: McGraw-Hill.
Marieb, E. N. (2006). Human anatomy and physiology. (7th ed.). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummins.
McGinnis, P. M. (2005). Biomechanics of sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.