Module Details

Module Code: SPRT
Module Title: Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1
Title: Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Paul Byrne
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop the student's knowledge and understanding of biomechanics when applied to sport and exercise. To introduce the student to equipment and protocols related to quantitative analysis of human movement.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain concepts in relation to linear and angular kinetics and kinematics; work, power, and energy when applied to human movement.
LO2 Develop the ability to employ experimental biomechanical techniques to assess human movement.
LO3 Collect, analyze and interpret biomechanical data of a human movement and present the findings.
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
Literature and related equations for the following topics: linear and angular kinetics and kinematics; projectiles; work, power, and energy.
Practical
The practical classes will develop the student's ability to collect and assess quantitative biomechanical data using appropriate equipment and protocols. The student will learn how to undertake a quantitative analysis of human movement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Project40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Two written examinations to be held during lecture time. Each examination will weigh 30% of the total continuous assessment weight.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A 2000 word typed project on a topic covered during practical class time.
No Practical
No End of Module Formal 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 classes 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning 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, 4th. Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, IL, USA, p.416, [ISBN: 1492571407].
  • S.P. Flanagan. (2019), Biomechanics: A case-based approach, 2nd. Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA, USA, [ISBN: 9781284102338].
  • A.J. Blazevich. (2017), Sports Biomechanics : The Basics: Optimising Human Performance, 3rd. Bloomsbury, London, UK, [ISBN: 97814729172].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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