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<p>This unit introduces students to key biomechanical concepts and terminology, with a focus on understanding the application of biomechanical principles to fundamental movements, sports techniques, recreational and exercise movement activities. This unit includes the examination of linear and angular kinematics and kinetics; fluid mechanics; and some biomechanical analysis techniques.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p>
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<li>Introduction to biomechanics and its applications</li>
<li>Forces</li>
<li>Linear and angular motion, including Newton's Laws</li>
<li>Projectile motion</li>
<li>Work, power & energy</li>
<li>Coefficient of restitution</li>
<li>Levers & torque</li>
<li>Centre of gravity</li>
<li>Fluid mechanics</li>
<li>Qualitative biomechanical analysis of human movement</li>
<li>Use and advancements in biomechanical technology</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to key biomechanical concepts and terminology, with a focus on understanding the application of biomechanical principles to fundamental movements, sports techniques, recreational and exercise movement activities. This unit includes the examination of linear and angular kinematics and kinetics; fluid mechanics; and some biomechanical analysis techniques.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p> <ul> <li>Introduction to biomechanics and its applications</li> <li>Forces</li> <li>Linear and angular motion, including Newton's Laws</li> <li>Projectile motion</li> <li>Work, power & energy</li> <li>Coefficient of restitution</li> <li>Levers & torque</li> <li>Centre of gravity</li> <li>Fluid mechanics</li> <li>Qualitative biomechanical analysis of human movement</li> <li>Use and advancements in biomechanical technology</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Centre for HE Studies (Other)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci1701">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe the scope of biomechanics and its contribution to human performance and activities of daily living. </p>
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<p>Apply concepts of linear and angular kinematics and kinetics, including Newton’s laws, to analyse movement in sport and exercise contexts. </p>
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<p>Explain how centre of gravity, fluid mechanics and muscle mechanics influence movement and performance in exercise and sport. </p>
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<p>Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative analysis, and apply biomechanical principles when conducting analyses of human movement. </p>
5
<p> Explain the biomechanical principles that inform exercise equipment design and the impact of human interaction with the equipment.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance and active participation in laboratory classes to demonstrate competency in practical skills. </p>
<p>90% attendance at active learning sessions.</p>
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2, 5
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<p>Review of all material presented in first half of the semester.</p>
<p>Mid-semester test.</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Describe key biomechanical principles making links to sport and human movement, and/or activities of daily living and communicate this information via a written report and interactive group presentation.</p>
<p>Laboratory project and Q&A.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
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<p>Review of biomechanical principles presented in the entire unit in sport and human movement settings.</p>
<p>Exam.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Centre for HE Studies (Other)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci1701">View unit fees</a>
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