Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
In this unit students are exposed to a broad range of topics in the field of biomechanics, ranging from Newton's laws, aerodynamics, clinical gait analysis and tissue mechanics. The biomechanical basis of movement is studied with special focus on sport techniques and the musculoskeletal system. The unit is complemented with practical laboratories to provide students with an applied understanding of how biomechanics can be used to influence both athletic and clinical populations. From both a theoretical and practical approach, students learn how biomechanics can be applied to sport, exercise and rehabilitation settings. For example students are shown how to improve an athlete's performance, reduce an individual's risk of injury and prevent/manage pathological gait disorders in clinical/special populations.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe movement from a biomechanical perspective; (2) understand how kinematic and kinetic variables relate to 2D movements; (3) link basic muscle mechanics to exercise rehabilitation programs; (4) understand the characteristics of normative and pathological gait; (5) comprehend how the internal and external forces associated with movement interrelate in optimal performance; and (6) understand how external forces act on the body while in water.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) mid-semester evaluations; (2) short answer final examination; and (3) lab participation and assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Machar Reid and Dr Nat Benjanuvatra
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
Enrolment inand Successful completion ofSSEH1101 The Musculoskeletal System and Movement
or SSEH1102 Applied Anatomy and Athletic Performance
or
Enrolment inCM017 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Public Health
or CM018 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
or CM019 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Applied Human Performance Science
or with permission of the unit coordinator
- Contact hours
- lectures (online) - approx 3 hrs per week
labs: 1 x 1 hour per week - Texts
Hamill, J. and Knutzen, K. Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement, 3rd edn: Williams & Wilkins 2009
Richards, J. Biomechanics in Clinic and Research: Churchill Livingstone 2008
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.