Hours |
|
Introduction to the course Biomechanics and its basics |
2 |
Motion systems: - Axes and levels. |
2 |
Relativity of motion and the coordinate system. |
2 |
Basic movements in the human body and forms of movement geometrically and temporally. |
2 |
Types of mechanical quantities - Vector algebra - Trigonometric methods. |
2 |
Motion kinematics |
2 |
Linear kinematics |
2 |
Free fall of objects |
2 |
Projectiles |
2 |
Kinetics of Motion (Newton's First Law) (Inertia - Moment of Inertia.) (Weight - Mass) |
2 |
Movement kinetics |
2 |
Work and energy (work law - kinetic energy - potential energy - total energy) |
2 |
fluid dynamics |
2 |
Newton's Law 2-3 (Momentum - Conservation of momentum) (internal and external force) |
2 |
Methods of assessments
Type of evaluation |
Marks |
1st Midterm Written exam |
15 marks |
2nd midterm written test exam |
15 marks |
Continuous assessment (attendance and participation) |
10 marks |
Final Exam |
60 Marks |
Total |
100 Marks |
References
- Baker, R. (2006). Gait analysis methods in rehabilitation. In Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (Vol. 3, Issue 1, p. 4). BioMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-3-4
- Hamill, J., & Knutzen, K. (2013). Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement. In jJLippincott Wiliams & Wilkins. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107415324.004
- Hay, J. G. (1993). The biomechanics of sports techniques. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.