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Core Module Information
Module title: Introduction to Biomechanics
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08105
Module leader: Brendon Ferrier
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module will cover primarily linear kinematics and kinetics in the context of sport, exercise, and health. Within the topic of kinetics, you will explore and develop insight into Newton's laws, moments of inertia, centre of gravity, friction. Within the topic of kinematics, you will explore and develop insight into velocity, acceleration, projectile motion, mechanical work, power, energy. You will develop an understanding of these topics and be able to apply these to practical contexts.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop insight into the mechanics of human movement.

LO2: Select and report on kinematic and kinetic theory in the context of sport and exercise situations.

LO3: Distinguish the resultant outcomes of forces in sport and exercise situations.

LO4: Develop an insight into methods of data collection and analysis using biomechanical equipment and into methods of reporting and illustrating experimental data.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Brendon Ferrier
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 20 The seminars consist of the delivery of fundamental theoretical concepts followed by discussion of the application of these to practical contexts and/or revision questions.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 15 The practical sessions aim to explore fundamental biomechanical theoretical in 2-dimensional tasks in sporting and exercise related contexts, develop knowledge into measurement kinematic and kinetic tools, and interpret and visualise data.
Face To Face Tutorial 2 This session will provide academic resources and guidance to support the development of the scientific poster (summative assessment).
Online Guided independent study 163 A number of resources including recommended reading, workbooks with guided note taking, and revision questions are available each week.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 15 1~3 6 HOURS= 30 minutes Each class test consists of 15 multiple choice questions which aim at assessing the theoretical knowledge acquired up to the point of the test.
Class Test 15 1~3 9 HOURS= 30 minutes Each class test consists of 15 multiple choice questions which aim at assessing the theoretical knowledge acquired up to the point of the test.
Class Test 20 1~3 12 HOURS= 35 minutes Each class test consists of 20 multiple choice questions which aim at assessing the theoretical knowledge acquired up to the point of the test.
Oral Presentation 50 1~2~3~4 13 HOURS= 15 minutes Working in groups, you will be asked to develop a mini project in which you apply your knowledge of 2-D measuring tools to answer your research question. You will also analyse and report your findings. You will submit your mini project in a scientific poster format (70% of the component mark), and present this in an oral presentation format. The latter will include a question and answer section and be individually assessed (30% of the component).
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08105 Introduction to Biomechanics
 

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