CQUniversity Unit Profile
ESSC12004 Exercise and Sport Biomechanics
Exercise and Sport Biomechanics
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General Information

Overview

This unit is designed so that students should be able to explain the fundamental concepts of mechanics that are applicable to the study of human motion. Students will be introduced to basic principles of mechanics to assess and analyse human motion as it relates to the musculoskeletal system. This unit will introduce basic biomechanical equipment and measurement techniques to devise safe and effective fitness programs, improve athletes' performance, recognise and correct improper technique during physical activity, prevent injuries and regain physical fitness after injury. Note: All flexible enrolled students are required to attend a compulsory Exercise and Sport Biomechanics residential school to promote development of unit learning outcomes.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

BMSC11002 Human Body Systems 2 OR BIOH11005 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology AND ESSC11003 Skill Acquisition and Movement

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2018

Distance
Mackay
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 25%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 35%
3. On-campus Activity
Weighting: Pass/Fail
4. Examination
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student Feedback via Have Your Say and email

Feedback

Thorough breakdown and explanation of the mathematics problems through lectures and responses to student queries were appreciated by students.

Recommendation

Continue to provide the thorough breakdown of problems and timely responses to student.

Feedback from Student Feedback via Have Your Say and email

Feedback

Issues with residential school and laboratory activities related to the types of activities and allocated time to complete tasks were identified.

Recommendation

A review of the laboratory component of the unit to be undertaken prior to the next offering to ensure adequate time is provided to complete tasks. However, some issues identified were due to rescheduling of residential school and laboratory activities due to unforeseen circumstances.

Feedback from Self-reflection/Peer review

Feedback

Unit needs less emphasis on quantitative aspect of biomechanical analysis.

Recommendation

Biomechanics does heavily rely on maths and physics and the unit will continue to have a focus on quantitative analysis. However, a review of assessment items and unit content will be undertaken prior to next offering to further emphasis the applied and qualitative aspects of biomechanical analysis and to integrate this information with the quantitative mathematical analyses.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Explain the fundamental concepts of mechanics that are applicable to the study of human motion
  2. Describe the significance and limitations imposed on the musculo-skeletal system by mechanical laws
  3. Apply basic principles of mechanics to evaluate real-world biomechanical problems
  4. Employ basic biomechanical equipment and measurement techniques to acquire and analyse data
  5. Appraise the use of current biomechanical techniques, equipment, and training in the optimisation of human performance
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 25%
2 - Written Assessment - 35%
3 - Examination - 40%
4 - On-campus Activity - 0%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 25%
2 - Written Assessment - 35%
3 - Examination - 40%
4 - On-campus Activity - 0%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Basic Biomechanics

Edition: 7th (2015)
Authors: Susan Hall
McGraw-Hill Education
New York New York , New York , USA
ISBN: 978-0-07-352276-0
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • CG85 Program Portal (Moodle)
  • PC/Mac computer with Microsoft Office (or equivalent) software
  • 2D motion analysis software such as Kinovea - see Moodle for other software options
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Crystal Kean Unit Coordinator
c.kean@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 05 Mar 2018

Module/Topic

What is Biomechanics? Introduction to Basic Biomechanics Concepts

Chapter

Main Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 12 Mar 2018

Module/Topic

Linear Kinematics

Chapter

Main Chapters: 2 and 10

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 3 Begin Date: 19 Mar 2018

Module/Topic

Linear Kinetics I

Chapter

Main Chapters: 3 and 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 26 Mar 2018

Module/Topic

Linear Kinetics II

Chapter

Main Chapters: 3 and 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 02 Apr 2018

Module/Topic

Angular Kinematics

Chapter

Main Chapters: 2 and 11

Events and Submissions/Topic


Vacation Week Begin Date: 09 Apr 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 16 Apr 2018

Module/Topic

Angular Kinetics I

Chapter

Main Chapters: 3  and 13

Events and Submissions/Topic

Mid-Term Quiz Due: Week 6 Friday (20 Apr 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 23 Apr 2018

Module/Topic

Angular Kinetics II


Chapter

Main Chapters: 3 and 14

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 8 Begin Date: 30 Apr 2018

Module/Topic

Muscle Mechanics

Chapter

Main Chapter: 6
Supplementary Chapters: 7, 8, 9, and online readings

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 9 Begin Date: 07 May 2018

Module/Topic

Bone Mechanics

Chapter

Main Chapters: 4 and 5
Supplementary Chapters: 7, 8, 9, and online readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 14 May 2018

Module/Topic

Gait and Movement Analysis

Chapter

Online readings

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 11 Begin Date: 21 May 2018

Module/Topic

Fluid Mechanics

Chapter

Main Chapter: 15

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 12 Begin Date: 28 May 2018

Module/Topic

Review

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Laboratory Workbook Due: Week 12 Wednesday (30 May 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 04 Jun 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic


Exam Week Begin Date: 11 Jun 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

In order to pass this unit, you must attain at least 50% overall.

Laboratory / Residential School Information
Mixed Mode students: A residential school will take place during Week 7, on the Rockhampton North campus. Attendance at this residential school is compulsory and you cannot pass the unit without attending the residential school.
Rockhampton students: Laboratory sessions will be held in Weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10 on Rockhampton North campus. Attendance at all six (6) laboratory sessions is compulsory and you cannot pass the unit without attending these sessions.
Mackay students:
Laboratory sessions will be run in two blocks during Week 5 and 9 on the Mackay City campus. Attendance at these two (2) laboratory blocks is compulsory and you cannot pass the unit without attending these blocks.

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Mid-Term Quiz

Task Description

You will complete one (1) online quiz. The quiz will be based on biomechanical content from lectures, textbook chapters, and other readings covered in Weeks 1 to 5 (inclusive). You may be required to complete some calculations. Therefore, when completing the quiz it is recommended you have access to a calculator.

The quiz will open on Friday of Week 5 at 5:00pm AEST and closes Friday of Week 6 at 5:00pm AEST. You must log into Moodle during this time period to complete the quiz.

You will have 60-minutes to complete the quiz, which consists of 40 multiple choice questions.You can only attempt the quiz once and you must complete it within a single session. You cannot save your answers and return to the quiz at a later time.

NOTE: In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no late submissions allowed for this assessment item.


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (20 Apr 2018) 5:00 pm AEST

It is your responsibility to log onto Moodle and complete the quiz within the given time period


Return Date to Students

Week 6 Friday (20 Apr 2018)

Grade will be available on completion of quiz. Further feedback will be available at the end of Week 6, upon closing of the quiz.


Weighting
25%

Assessment Criteria

This quiz will assess your knowledge of concepts covered in Week 1 to 5 (inclusive).

Each question of the quiz will be graded as correct or incorrect and an overall grade out of 25 will be determined.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of mechanics that are applicable to the study of human motion
  • Appraise the use of current biomechanical techniques, equipment, and training in the optimisation of human performance


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Laboratory Workbook

Task Description

Throughout the term you will complete a number of practical activities related to concepts of linear kinematics and kinetics, angular kinematics and kinetics, muscle mechanics, and 3-dimensional motion analysis. The practical activities will involve applying these concepts to a variety of exercise and sports scenarios. Some of these practical activities will be completed on-campus during laboratory/residential school sessions while other practical activities will be completed off-campus in your own time.

For this assessment item, you will be required to complete a laboratory workbook which involves collecting, analysing, and interpreting the data from each activity to answer a series of questions. These questions will include completing results tables, performing calculations, creating graphs, summarising results, comparing and contrasting results, making recommendations to improve performance, and discussing results in relation to scientific evidence and biomechancial concepts.

Questions will be based on the following practical activities:

  • Laboratory 1: Linear Kinematics
  • Laboratory 2: Linear Kinetics
  • Laboratory 3: Qualitative Movement Analysis
  • Laboratory 4: Angular Kinematics (off-campus activity)
  • Laboratory 5: Angular Kinetics
  • Laboratory 6: Muscle Mechanics
  • Laboratory 7: 3-Dimensional Movement Analysis

A copy of the Laboratory Workbook will be available on Moodle.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Wednesday (30 May 2018) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Wednesday (13 June 2018)


Weighting
35%

Assessment Criteria

The Laboratory Workbook questions are designed to evaluate your ability to collect biomechanical data and apply knowledge to interpret findings. You will receive weighted marks for work completed on each question based on correct responses, correct use of terminology, clear presentation of graphical information and written interpretation of results, and the use of references (where required).



Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
You are required to submit the Laboratory Workbook as a .doc or .docx file via the unit Moodle site. All submissions are to be complete individually.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of mechanics that are applicable to the study of human motion
  • Describe the significance and limitations imposed on the musculo-skeletal system by mechanical laws
  • Apply basic principles of mechanics to evaluate real-world biomechanical problems
  • Employ basic biomechanical equipment and measurement techniques to acquire and analyse data
  • Appraise the use of current biomechanical techniques, equipment, and training in the optimisation of human performance


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

3 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
On-campus Activity

Task Description

This assessment involves compulsory attendance to all laboratory sessions of the unit. You are required to attend (and actively participate in) the on-campus laboratories held throughout the term (on Rockhampton North or Mackay City campuses), or during the residential school block.


Assessment Due Date

At compulsory on-campus laboratory sessions and/or residential school as scheduled.


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (8 June 2018)

Final grading will be available at end of term upon completion of unit on-campus activities.


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Minimum mark or grade
Pass

Assessment Criteria

This assessment item is based on Pass/Fail grading. If you attend and actively participate in all laboratory sessions you will pass this assessment piece. If you fail to attend any of the on-campus laboratory sessions (or residential school) you will fail this assessment piece.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Submission Instructions
No documentation is required to be submitted. You will be required to sign attendance sheets for each laboratory session.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Employ basic biomechanical equipment and measurement techniques to acquire and analyse data
  • Appraise the use of current biomechanical techniques, equipment, and training in the optimisation of human performance


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
40%

Length
120 minutes

Exam Conditions
Closed Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
Calculator - non-programmable, no text retrieval, silent only
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