The purpose of this module is to build on the basic understanding of functional anatomy and biomechanics, with a focus on understanding biomechanical data acquisition and data analysis procedures that will critically inform on research, coaching instruction, and exercise prescription. Students will have practical experience on the combined measurement of motion, and/or force, pressure, muscle activity, which is applicable to quantifying the demands of exercise and quantifying movement during sporting activities or clinical assessments. Based on the interpretation of data from laboratory and field-based measurements, students will be taught on the basics of developing and writing biomechanical reports. Students will gain practical experience on comparing outcome measures from several measurement systems on a certain topic to develop critical interpretation skills and understanding of data that will guide exercise prescription. Students will also gain knowledge and practical experience via experimental research demonstrations when conducting laboratory and field-based assessments.

An online presentation critically discussing skill acquisition frameworks/strategies to guide exercise prescription following qualitative/quantitative movement analysis (LO1, 2, 3, and 4).

Students follow one-semester study programme. Students will learn through a mixed of a combination of asynchronous lectures and synchronous lectures, and seminars.¿Video lectures will be posted on¿the virtual learning environment (VLE)¿and students will be required to view these each week prior to completing the seminar activities will then be used to build upon the material presented in the video lectures. In addition, students can¿access support material via the virtual learning environment (e.g., Blackboard) and Microsoft teams.¿

Students are required to access additional support material independently.¿Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module comprising task-related feedback on a week-by-week basis, together with discussions to encourage peer-learning in addition to comments from relevant tutor

Students will learn through a¿combination of¿video¿lectures,¿independent activities, formative feedback tasks, peer to peer discussions, and 1-2-1 tutor support.

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

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

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities
Fully equipped biomechanics and strength and conditioning laboratory
Indoor Hall/outdoor athletics field or pitch

Hamill, J. (2015) Biomechanical basis of human movement. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Payton, C. and Bartlett, R. (2008) Biomechanical evaluation of movement in sport and exercise the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences guidelines. London: Routledge.

This module will build on your basic understanding of functional anatomy and biomechanics, with a focus on developing your understanding on biomechanical data acquisition and data analysis procedures that will critically inform on research, coaching instruction, and exercise prescription. You will gain practical experience via demonstrations on the combined measurement of motion, and/or force, pressure, muscle activity, which is applicable to quantifying the demands of exercise and quantifying movement during sporting activities or clinical assessments. Based on the interpretation of data from laboratory and field-based measurements, you will be taught the basics of developing and writing biomechanical reports. You will gain practical experience on comparing outcome measures from several measurement systems on a certain topic to develop your critical interpretation skills and understanding of data that will guide exercise prescription. You will also gain knowledge and practical experience via experimental research demonstrations when conducting laboratory and field-based assessments.