Course Resources Archive

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) apply basic theory of linear and angular mechanics to human movement;
b) demonstrate an awareness of the techniques used in a biomechanics laboratory to investigate human movement;
c) interpret the findings of a laboratory based investigation.

ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:

Transferable skills
a) application of numerical techniques;
b) problem solving;
c) use of information and communications technology;
d) working with others.

Subject specific skills
a) laboratory report writing skills;
b) processing of biomechanical data.

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%

This module is Category A under the University's Active Engagement in Learning Scheme. This means that absence from specified sessions will result in loss of marks (5% from the final module mark for each occasion of non-attendance).
Category A applies to all laboratory sessions.

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