Sports Biomechanics, 7.5 credits

Main field of study with advanced study

Anatomy and Physiology 7.5 credits and Functional Anatomy 7.5 credits. English 6. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted.

Course is within the Exercise biomedicine program and as a single subject course.

The objective of the course is to study the foundations of biomechanics during sport and exercise. That is, the basic mechanics of human movement.

Following successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• describe and use terminology from the biomechanics field
• discuss how biomechanical factors influence movement in sport and exercise
• describe statics, kinematics and kinetics, and how it relates to human movement

Skills and ability

• use biomechanics principles to analyze and evaluate movement and techniques in sport and exercise
• apply a systematic approach to solve biomechanics problems
• suggest changes in movement pattern and use of equipment to increase or decrease the biomechanical load

Judgement and approach

• review effects of loads on human structures during foundational movements, such as gait, running and jumping.

Terminology, definitions and problem solving in basic mechanics, i.e. statics, kinematics and kinetics. Impact of mechanics during human movement.

Lectures, problem solving exercises, seminars and laborative work.

Teaching is in English.

The examination consists of a written examination, written laboration report and seminar.

If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.

Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.