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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 2
Module Code SS303
School School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Kieran Moran
Semester 2: Kieran Moran
Autumn: Kieran Moran
Module TeacherKieran Moran
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To further examine the relationship between biomechanics and (i) sports performance, (ii) neuromuscular training, and (iii) injury prevention. To develop the students' ability to perform a qualitative analysis in sport.

Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the process involved in undertaking a qualitative analysis.
2. Critically discuss the role of biomechanics in either (i) enhancing sports performance, (ii) injury prevention or (iii) neuromuscular training
3. Outline the biomechanical factors that determine performance success in a number of sports
4. Outline the biomechanical factors that influence neuromuscular training
5. Explain the relationship between relative excessive loading on a tissue and increased risk of tissue injury
6. To gain experience in utilising instrumentation to analyse human motion



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture34No Description
Independent learning86No Description
Total Workload: 120

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Qualitative analysis.
Biomechanics of sports performance.

Biomechanics of neuromuscular training.
Biomechanics of injury.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment50% Examination Weight50%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentTo critically evaluate the role of biomechanics50%Week 12
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • McGinnis, P: 0, Biomechanics of sport and exercise., Human Kinetics,
  • Kreighbaum, E.: 0, Biomechanics : a qualitative approach for studying human movement.,
  • Whiting, W and Zernicke, R: 0, Biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury., Human Kinetics,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
SSHBSc Sport Science and Health
Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS303
Date of Last Revision12-AUG-05
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