BMES012 Applied Biomechanics I (10 cr)

Grading scale
0-5
Teaching languages
English , Finnish
Responsible person(s)
Janne Avela, Taija Juutinen

Learning outcomes

After completing the course a student is able to:
• choose/recommend appropriate methods of application
• explain the relationship between biomechanical methods and phenomena and their applications
• practically explain biomechanical research methodology

Study methods

Lectures 20 hours
Report seminar 20 hours
Possibility of visiting lectures

Content

Application of biomechanical research methods in the context of muscle fatigue, training, sports biomechanics, clinical biomechanics, rehabilitation and ergonomics.

Further information

1st autumn

Literature:

ISBN-number Author, year of publication, title, publisher
978-0-415-55837-2, 978-0-415-55838-9, 978-0-203-86771-6 Bartlett, Roger ; Bussey, Melanie. 2012. 2 ed. Sports biomechanics : reducing injury risk and improving sports performance Kirjasta tentitään joko sivut 1-176 (Ch 1-4, urheiluvammoista) TAI sivut 177-321 (Ch 5-8, suorituksen parantaminen)
9781405140591 Komi, P. V. (ed.) 2003. Strength and Power in Sport. 2nd edition. Olympic Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. Volume III. Cambridge, USA: Blackwell Science, University Press (544 s.). E-tentti

Assessment criteria

Active participation in the lectures and report seminar. Exam based on the lectures. Literature exam in one of the fall semester general exams. The Komi book exam can be conducted at any time of year as an e-exam.
Lecture exam 30%
Literature Komi 30%
Literature Bartlett & Bussey 10%
Seminar work 30%

Prerequisites

B.Sc. degree in biomechanics or corresponding studies