1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of biomechanical data acquisition procedures and evaluate the problems associated with data collection.
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving

2. Demonstrate an ability to employ various equipment/software to demonstrate competency in the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of biomechanical and kinesiological data.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Problem Solving

3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of kinesiology and its application through professional practice in various countries.
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding

4. Demonstrate an ability to understand and identify various spatio-temporal parameters related to human movement.
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding

5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the application of movement analysis techniques to inform exercise prescription.
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding
Problem Solving

1. A LABORATORY REPORT on a Virtual Experiment (assessing LO's 1, 2 and 3). 40% 1500

2. LABORATORY REPORT of 2500 words (assessing LO's 3, 4 and 5). 60% 2000

3. Attendance to the end of year residential workshop, participating in laboratory based activities. 0%


The final assessment requires students to attend a series of laboratory-based tutorials during the four-day annual residential workshops based at Staffordshire University. The laboratories will require students to transfer their technical and theoretical understanding into practice. Specifically, students will be given a specific set of procedures to complete. Whilst data collection and analysis will be carried out in a group, each student within the group will be expected to expand on a pre-agreed specific topic.

The purpose of this module is to build on the basic understanding of functional anatomy and biomechanics, with a focus on biomechanical data acquisition procedures. Students will have practical experience on the measurement of motion, force and pressure, which is applicable to normal gait and simple sporting activities. This module will also introduce students to the assessment of muscle activity during simple sporting movements. Other topics covered within this module are:
- Assessment of measurement validity, accuracy and reliability.
- Error effects and their solution.
- Force and moment analysis.
- The importance of angular kinematics.
- Biomechanics of high performance athletes.
- Appropriate methods of data presentation.
- Application of movement analysis to support exercise prescription.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:

Contact hours:
17 hours of scheduled laboratory practical sessions on a residential for laboratory practical sessions.
3 hours scheduled support and tutor supervision.

Guided Independent Study: (304 hours)
13 x 1 hours of video lectures will provide a general overview of themes and topics covered in the module.
13 x 18 hours of engagement with weekly tasks and activities (e.g., consolidating video lectures, reading and engaging with resources/links, inquiry-based learning, discussion boards, formative assessments).
46 hours of assignment preparation and completion.

Bartlett, R. (2014). Introduction to sports biomechanics. Analysing human movement patterns. London: Routledge.

Hamill, J., Knutzen, K. M., & Derrick, T. R. (2015). Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement. Philadelphia, PA : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

McCaw, S. T. (2014). Biomechanics for Dummies. Hoboken: Wiley & Sons.

Payton, C & Bartlett, R (2007) Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise: The British association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide. Routledge.

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities

The purpose of this module is to build on the basic understanding of functional anatomy and biomechanics, with a focus on biomechanical data acquisition procedures. You will gain practical experience of the measurement of motion, force and pressure, which is applicable to normal gait and simple sporting activities. This module will also introduce you to the assessment of muscle activity during simple sporting movements. Other topics covered within this module are:
Assessment of measurement validity, accuracy and reliability.
Error effects and their solution,
Force and moment analysis,
The importance of angular kinematics,
Biomechanics of high performance athletes,
Appropriate methods of data presentation,
Application of movement analysis to support exercise prescription.