This subject has a large focus on how biomechanical principles can be used to quantitatively examine dynamic movement. Students will learn how to compute joint reaction forces, net joint moments, and muscle power, and examine how these measures and can be used to prevent injury, improve movement patterns in different pathologies, and improve sporting performance. Quantifying the reaction forces and moments during gait are looked at in detail, and normative data for a number of populations are discussed and compared. Within practical classes, students will have the opportunity to collect three-dimensional motion capture data and will practice how to analyse and interpret the data they collect using skills learnt in lectures. Students will also learn about the role of anthropometry in ergonomics and sports performance, and will learn how to obtain body segment properties from anthropometric tables.

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[Anti-requisite] PH3025 SP2011 SP3005 PH2024 SP3018

[Anti-requisite] PH3025 SP2011 SP3005 PH2024 SP3018 Offerings: All

[Pre-requisite] MA1000 AND (PH1005 OR PH2023 OR SP2003)

[Pre-requisite] MA1000 AND (PH1005 OR PH2023 OR SP2003) Offerings: All

PH3024 - Advanced Human Biomechanics

Advanced Human Biomechanics

Interpret data collected using advanced biomechanical equipment

Measure biomechanical characteristics of sport and exercise activities using advanced biomechanical equipment

Describe, calculate, and interpret the biomechanical aspects of gait patterns

Define and apply complex concepts of mechanics applicable to the study of human movement