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This module focuses on the application of biomechanics to sport and exercise. This laboratory-based module focuses on the methods of kinetic and kinematic analysis and how they can be used to analyse sports techniques and optimise human movement.

The indicative content of the module is predominantly laboratory-based and will develop the students? analytical skills in the following biomechanical techniques: 2-D and 3-D motion analysis, force platform & pressure systems, isokinetic dynamometry, and electromyography.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Evaluate critically selected sporting skills using mechanical theories;
2. Apply accurately and appropriately experimental protocols used in a biomechanics laboratory to investigate sport and exercise techniques
3. Analyse critically the findings of a laboratory based investigation, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on those findings.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.