Module Details

Module Code: ZPHI H3103
Module Title: Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 2
Title: Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 2
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Paul Byrne
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of biomechanical concepts so that they can be applied to sport and exercise. To provide the student with the skills required to conduct a qualitative analysis. To enable students to become familiar with equipment and protocols in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop the student's knowledge of the application of biomechanical concepts in relation to sport and exercise.
LO2 Collect, analyse and interpret biomechanical data of a sporting or functional movement and present a report.
LO3 Explain the processes involved in undertaking a qualitative analysis in sport and exercise.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory
The theoretical component will explore levers; qualitative analysis of selected human movements; fluid mechanics; muscle-tendon complex and the biomechanical assessment of various human movements.
Practical
Develop the student's ability to undertake qualitative analysis in sport and exercise. Expose the student to a variety of biomechanical devices in order to learn how to analyze human movement in sport and exercise.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A written examination held during lecture time on topics covered in the lectures and practical classes.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Conduct a qualitative analysis of a skill and present the analysis using a powerpoint presentation and respective software to the lecturer.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A 2 hour written examination.
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Practical laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Peter McGinnis. (2020), Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.416, [ISBN: 9781492592334].
  • S.P. Flanagan. (2019), Biomechanics: A case-based approach, 2nd. Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA, USA, [ISBN: 9781284102338].
  • John McLester,Peter St. Pierre. (2019), Applied Biomechanics, 2nd. Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA, USA, p.506, [ISBN: 9781284170047].
  • Knudson, D. Qualitative Diagnosis of Human Movement With Web Resource-3rd Edition, Human Kinetics, p.296, [ISBN: 9781450421034].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Anthony Blazevich. (2010), Sports Biomechanics, A&C Black, p.256, [ISBN: 9781408127490].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Sports Biomechanics.
  • Journal of Sports Sciences.
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Discussion Note: