Overview
This unit introduces you to basic concepts of mechanics (kinematics, kinetics, and fluid mechanics) as they relate to human movement, sports performance, and injury. In this unit, you will learn qualitative and quantitative approaches to solving biomechanical problems and analysing human movement to optimise movement patterns and performance. The theoretical content is supported with practical activities, which introduce you to basic biomechanical equipment and measurement techniques.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: ESSC11001 Physical Activity, Fitness and Health; 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 - 2019
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.
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
Assessment Overview
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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 Have Your Say/Self-reflection
Weighting of assessment times to final grade needs to be revised to reflect the student requirements for each task.
A review of the assessment tasks and weightings will be undertaken prior to tne next offering to ensure the tasks and weighting reflect student requirements.
Feedback from Have Your Say
The unit covers a lot of material and topics.
A review of unit content will be undertaken with the possibility of some content being moved to ESSC12008 Applied Exercise and Sport Biomechanics. This will allow ESSC12004 to focus on fundamental biomechanical concepts prior to moving onto the applied topics.
Feedback from Have Your Say
The lectures are long.
The length of lectures is reflective of the amount of material that is covered and also the need to breakdown the solutions to mathematical problem based into detailed steps so that students follow the soution. A review of the unit material will be undertaken as well as a review of delivery mode (i.e. shorter more frequent lectures).
- Describe biomechanical principles and how they relate to human movement, sport performance, and injury
- Apply qualitative approaches to analyse biomechanical problems
- Apply quantitative approaches to analyse biomechanical problems
- Conduct a biomechanical movement analysis and communicate findings
- Demonstrate professional practice and ethical behaviour expected in exercise and sport science settings.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||
2 - Presentation - 45% | |||||
3 - Examination - 30% | |||||
4 - On-campus Activity - 0% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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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
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
2 - Presentation - 45% | ||||||||||
3 - Examination - 30% | ||||||||||
4 - On-campus Activity - 0% |
Textbooks
Basic Biomechanics
Edition: 8th (2018)
Authors: Susan Hall
McGraw-Hill Education
New York New York , New York , USA
ISBN: 9781260085549
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
EBook: An eBook version of the 8th edition of Basic Biomechanics is available (ISBN: 9781307344455) through McGraw-Hill Education
Paper copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
Previous Editions: The 7th Edition of Basic Biomechanics is also suitable (ISBN: 9780073522760).
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- PC/Mac computer with Microsoft Office (or equivalent) software
- 2D motion analysis software such as Kinovea - see Moodle for other software options
- Zoom video conferencing software (can be installed via Moodle) or other video recording software
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.
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Unit Overview
What is Biomechanics? Introduction to Basic Biomechanics Concepts and Biomechanical Movement Analysis
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Main Chapters: 1, 2, and 3
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Linear Kinematics
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Main Chapters: 2 and 10
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Main Chapters: 3 and 12
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Angular Kinetics I
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Main Chapters: 3 and 13
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Angular Kinetics II
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Main Chapters: 3 and 14
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Fluid Mechanics
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Main Chapter: 15
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Introduction to Musculoskeletal System Mechanics
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Main Chapter: 4, 5, and 6
Supplementary Chapters: 7, 8, 9
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Compulsory On-campus Laboratory Activity Information
This unit includes compulsory on-campus laboratory activities. You MUST attend the session(s) specific to your enrolment as outlined below:
Students enrolled via Rockhampton (ROK)
You are required to attend the six 3-hour laboratory sessions scheduled throughout the term on the Rockhampton North Campus (Bld 81, Exercise and Sport Science Labs). Please see the CQUniversity Handbook and the ESSC12004 Moodle site for up-to-date information.
Students enrolled via Mackay (MKY)
You are required to attend the six 3-hour laboratory sessions scheduled throughout the term on the Mackay City Campus (Bld 4, Exercise and Sport Science Labs). Please see the CQUniversity Handbook and the ESSC12004 Moodle site for up-to-date information.
Students enrolled via Cairns (CNS)
You are required to attend the two-day laboratory block session scheduled on Cairns Campus (Exercise and Sport Science Labs located at Cairns Basketball Association Headquarters). Please see the CQUniversity Handbook and the ESSC12004 Moodle site for up-to-date information.
Students enrolled via Mixed Mode (MIX)
You are required to attend the two-day residential school scheduled for Friday 10 May and Saturday 11 May 2019 on the Rockhampton North Campus (Bld 81, Exercise and Sport Science Labs). Please see the CQUniversity Handbook and the ESSC12004 Moodle site for up-to-date information.
If you prefer to attend an alternate session to that specified for your enrolment, please contact the Unit Coordinator to discuss options.
1 Written Assessment
You will be presented with a series of biomechanical problem-based questions via the ESSC12004 Moodle site during Week 2. The questions are based on biomechanical principles and concepts covered through Weeks 1 to 5, inclusive. The assessment questions are designed to evaluate your abilities to use various mathematical equations and logical methods to solve biomechanical problems; apply knowledge and interpret the findings; and synthesise and evaluate information.
The assessment will consist of ten (10) questions requiring written and math-based responses. For written responses, maximum word count and minimum required references will be specified in the question file. References must be peer-reviewed journal articles. For math-based responses, you are required to show full workings. Final answers are to be reported to two decimals with appropriate units and if required, final answers must include directional information.
This assessment task is to be completed individually and submitted electronically (via Moodle) as a Word document (.doc or .docx). The Unit Coordinator must receive an acceptable file that is viewable/readable. If an unacceptable/corrupt file is submitted, your assessment will be considered late until an acceptable file is submitted and penalties will be incurred in line with CQUniversity's Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Please be advised the assessment submission will be checked for plagiarism (and other types of academic misconduct). You are advised to familiarise yourself with CQUniversity’s Academic Misconduct Procedures. Any assessments suspected of plagiarism (or other type of academic misconduct) will be dealt with in accordance to CQUniversity’s Academic Misconduct Procedures with subsequent penalties applied.
Further information will be available on Moodle.
Week 6 Friday (26 Apr 2019) 5:00 pm AEST
Assessments submitted after the due date, without an approved extension, will incur late penalties in accordance with CQUniversity's Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework). Submissions made after 5:00 pm (AEST) Thursday 16 May 2019 (without an approved extension) will not be formally marked as maximum late penalties will have occurred and a grade of zero (0) will be automatically applied.
Week 8 Friday (10 May 2019)
Marks and feedback will be returned within two (2) weeks of the due date.
Total marks for each question will be specified in the question file. Marks will be awarded based on correct selection and application of formulas and maths with appropriate units; correct and detailed mathematical workings; correct use of biomechanical terminology; clear presentation of graphical information; application of biomechanical principles and concepts to human movement; correct grammar and spelling; adherence to word count; correct citing of relevant references.
- Describe biomechanical principles and how they relate to human movement, sport performance, and injury
- Apply qualitative approaches to analyse biomechanical problems
- Apply quantitative approaches to analyse biomechanical problems
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
2 Presentation
For this assessment, you will act as a biomechanist to complete a movement analysis of one (1) of the activities listed on the ESSC12004 Moodle site. You will present the findings of your analysis as an audio-visual presentation. Videos of each activity will be provided on the ESSC12004 Moodle site in Week 2.
Once you select an activity, you will complete a movement analysis using the guidelines provided below and information learned throughout the unit. Your findings are to be summarised in an audio-visual presentation (10-12 minutes in length). Your audio-visual presentation is to include:
- A description of the activity including the overall performance objective and movement phases (with appropriate start and end movements).
- The identification of at least six (6) observable critical features and a rationale for their selection (based on biomechanical principles).
- A summary of your movement analysis (see guidelines below), which evaluates the client’s performance in relation to the identified critical features and includes annotated images or video showing measurement of the critical features.
- Details of an intervention to improve your client’s performance. Your intervention should include feedback for the client including method of delivering feedback; at least two (2) drills and/or exercises to improve performance; and a rationale for the suggested intervention.
- A minimum of five (5) relevant references that are used throughout the presentation. References are to be peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, or coaching manuals.
Your presentation is to be video recorded. The recommended software for recording your presentation video is Zoom; however, you can use other video recording software to record the presentation. Information on using Zoom to record a presentation will be provided on Moodle.
Your assessment submission is to include two (2) files:
- A video (.mp4, .avi, .mov, or .wmv) file of your presentation
- A Powerpoint (.ppt or .pptx) file of your presentation slide
The Unit Coordinator must receive acceptable files that are viewable/readable. If an unacceptable/corrupt file is submitted, your assessment will be considered late until an acceptable file is submitted and penalties will be incurred in line with CQUniversity's Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Please be advised the assessment submission will be checked for plagiarism (and other types of academic misconduct). You are advised to familiarise yourself with CQUniversity’s Academic Misconduct Procedures. Any assessments suspected of plagiarism (or other type of academic misconduct) will be dealt with in accordance to CQUniversity’s Academic Misconduct Procedures with subsequent penalties applied.
Guidelines for Movement AnalysisPlanning (Preparation) Stage
- Before commencing the analysis, ensure you are familiar with the activity by reviewing relevant literature (i.e. peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, or coaching manuals).
- Identify the overall performance objective.
- Determine discrete movement phases of the activity including key observable movements to identify start and end of each phase.
- Identify at least six (6) observable critical features of your chosen activity. Critical features are components of a movement that make an essential contribution to successful performance of the activity. The critical features must be observable such as a specific angle, measurement of time, or sequencing of movements.
- Using biomechanical principles develop a rationale as to why each critical feature is essential to successful performance. Your rationale should be supported by relevant literature.
Observation Stage
- Use a motion analysis software program (see list on Moodle), to measure the identified critical features. Time will be provided within laboratory sessions and residential school to complete this analysis; however, you may need additional time outside of the scheduled times to complete your analysis.
- Save a copy of your video analysis to use in your presentation. This can include the video or still images captured from the video annotated with your measurements.
Evaluation and Intervention Stage
- For each critical feature, assess whether the critical feature is performed according to guidelines for optimal performance. Identify how the suboptimal performance of a critical feature may affect overall performance. Be sure to consider if a prior movement or event may have resulted in the suboptimal performance of the critical feature.
- Based on your observations and evaluation, provide an intervention strategy to improve their performance. Consider how you would correct suboptimal performance; include information on feedback and drills/exercises you may recommend the client perform with a rationale for the selected intervention.
Additional resources related to movement analyses will be provided on Moodle.
Week 12 Friday (7 June 2019) 5:00 pm AEST
Assessments submitted after the due date, without an approved extension, will incur late penalties in accordance with CQUniversity's Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework). Submissions made after 5:00 pm (AEST) Thursday 27 June 2019 (without an approved extension) will not be formally marked as maximum late penalties will have occurred and a grade of zero (0) will be automatically applied.
Exam Week Friday (21 June 2019)
Marks and feedback will be returned within two (2) weeks of the due date.
Presentations will be marked on the following criteria:
- Identification of the overall performance objective of the activity
- Detailed description of the activity and the movement phases
- Identification of six (6) critical features and the biomechanical rationale for the selection of these features
- Appropriate use of video analysis software to identify and measure the six (6) critical features
- Summary of the client’s performance based on the six (6) critical features
- Detailed summary of the intervention specific to type of feedback and method of delivery
- Detailed summary of the intervention specific to the two (2) drills/exercises with justification for drill/exercise selection
- Appropriate use of referencing throughout presentation
- Presentation skills (including quality of slide design; use of cues to initiate speech during the presentation; use of voice/eye contact/body language; adherence to time limit; professionalism; presentation structure)
The marking rubric will be available on Moodle.
- Apply qualitative approaches to analyse biomechanical problems
- Conduct a biomechanical movement analysis and communicate findings
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
3 On-campus Activity
This assessment involves compulsory attendance and active participation in the on-campus laboratory activities of the unit. You are required to attend (and actively participate in) ONE of the timetabled on-campus laboratory activity sessions. Different sessions are available depending on your mode of enrolment (i.e. ROK, MKY, CNS, MIX). Further details regarding these sessions can be found in the Term Specific Information section of this Unit Profile, on the ESSC12004 Moodle site and via the CQUniversity Handbook. No additional sessions will be available beyond the due date, unless acceptable reasons (with supporting documentation) are provided to warrant an adjustment to the assessment. Please see the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedures (Higher Education Coursework) for further information.
A series of practical laboratory-based tasks will be completed during the on-campus laboratory activity sessions and you are expected to attend and participate in all tasks.
A Laboratory Workbook will be provided to students on the ESSC12004 Moodle site prior to the on-campus activity which contains questions and data tables pertaining to each practical laboratory-based tasks.
To complete this assessment item you must:
- Sign the attendance sheet. Please note there will be multiple attendance sheets to sign throughout the activity sessions.
- Bring a printed copy of the Laboratory Workbook to the on-campus laboratory activity sessions.
- Complete the Laboratory Workbook while undertaking the on-campus laboratory activities.
Week 9 Friday (17 May 2019) 5:00 pm AEST
All on-campus laboratory sessions will be completed by Friday 17 May 2019. Attendance and the Laboratory Workbook will be assessed throughout the on-campus laboratory activity sessions. There is no formal submission required by the due date. No additional sessions will be available beyond the due date, unless acceptable reasons (with supporting documentation) are provided to warrant an adjustment to the assessment. Please see the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedures (Higher Education Coursework) for further information.
Week 11 Friday (31 May 2019)
Marks (Pass/Fail) will be returned within two (2) weeks of the due date.
Attendance at the on-campus laboratory activity, with sufficient active participation, will result in a passing grade for this assessment. Failure to attend and adequately participate may result in a fail grade for this assessment item, and being unable to pass this unit.
Attendance at the on-campus activities will be assessed through signed laboratory attendance sheets and facilitated by staff members managing the sessions, you will need to sign an attendance sheet for each session.
Active participation will be assessed via completion of the Laboratory Workbook. The Laboratory Workbook will be assessed at the conclusion of each practical task, therefore it is necessary that you print off and bring the Laboratory Workbook with you to your on-campus laboratory activity.
If you miss a session without an approved reason, there will NOT be an opportunity to simply ‘catch up’ at any time. The CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) outlines acceptable reasons for adjusting assessment. If you do not attend one of the on-campus laboratory activities, and provide a valid reason with supporting documentation, then an attempt to make alternate arrangements will be made (for example a ‘catch up’ session at a suitable time or an alternative assessment/task) in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.
- Demonstrate professional practice and ethical behaviour expected in exercise and sport science settings.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
Examination
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.