Biomechanics

Base Knowledge

Basic concepts of Anatomy, Mathematics and Physics.

Teaching Methodologies

TP contents will be presented in expositive sessions and TP and PL sessions will be presented trough oral exposition, demonstration observation/correction and specific educational materials to each block.

 

Learning Results

1. Identification of the object of study of the analysis of human movement and the conceptual foundations applyied in sports and physical activities.
2. Apply conceptual models, instruments and methodologies sustained on the knowledge of the anatomy and mechanics using deterministic and non-deterministic models.
3. Development of the capacity of analysis of human movement, as specific means of intervention in the prescription of exercise in the field of sports and physical activity

Program

1. Introduction to the analysis of sports movements
1.1. Definition of biomechanics and kinesiology
1.2. Fundaments of anatomy applied to the analysis of sports movements
1.3. Fundaments of mechanics applied to the analysis of sports movements
1.4. Problems oriented to the research about the analysis of sports movements
2. Linear kinematics
3. Linear kinetics
4. Torques and moments of force
5. Angular kinematics
6. Angular kinetics
7. Fluid mechanics
8. Application of the biomecanic principles of the analysis of sports movements.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Continuing Evaluation
  • - Research work - 40.0%
  • - Frequency - 60.0%
Examen
  • - Exam - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Bartlett, R. (2007). Introduction to Sports Biomechanics: Analysing Human Movement Patterns. Oxon: Routledge
Hong, Y., & Bartlett, R. (2008). Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science. Oxon: Routledge.
McGinnis, P. (2013). Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise. Champaign: Human Kinetics
Payton, C., & Bartlett, R. (2008). Biomechanical evaluation of movement in sport and exercise: the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science guide. Oxon: Routledge