PERS10160

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
• Identify and discuss relevant physical principles that underpin human biological processes, and equipment and technology design and use
• Identify and discuss relevant mechanical principles that underpin the performance of specific sporting movements
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in the analysis of movement through inspection, processing, and interpretation of force and motion data
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with others to summarise and communicate how physics and biomechanics can help answer a real-world problem in sport, exercise and health sciences

Indicative Module Content:

1. The physics of heat
2. The physics of fluids
3. Linear and angular kinematics
4. The physics of light and waves
5. Linear and angular kinetics
6. The physics of electricity
7. Measuring shapes
8. Balance and stability
9. Tissue mechanics
10. The physics of medical imaging

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

This module will be delivered via a combination of lectures, practicals, and tutorials. Active and collaborative learning, and peer and group work, will be regularly used throughout this module.

The use of generative artificial intelligence is permitted during student self-directed learning to support the learning process. As per the university academic integrity policy, students are prohibited from representing work as their own that they did not write, code or create. Submission of AI-generated content to this module by a student without explicit permission and attribution is not allowed and it may reflect unacceptable professional behaviour. This may result in the initiation of a student disciplinary procedure in accordance with the University Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Incompatibles:
PHTY10080 - Applied Physics Principles


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

During class, you will receive formative feedback on your learning via completion of in-class activities and practicals. Class feedback will be circulated following completion of the MCQs highlighting areas of strength, weakness, and areas to focus on in future learning. Prior to delivery of the groupwork presentation, office hours with module staff will be arranged to provide formative feedback on presentation focus and structure. Post-presentation, individual group online automated feedback will be generated via the marking rubrics on Brightspace and overall group feedback will be circulated highlighting areas of strength, weakness, and considerations for future presentation delivery.

Book chapter: Irwin, G., Bezodis, I and Kerwin, D. 2013. Biomechanics for Coaches. In: Jones, R.L. and Kingston, K. An Introduction to Sports Coaching: Connecting Theory to Practice. 2nd ed. Abingdon, UK: Routledge. pp. 145-160.

Nigg, B and Herzog, W. 2007. Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System, 3rd edition. Wiley.

Bartlett, R. 2014. Introduction to sports biomechanics: analyzing human movement patterns, 3rd edition. Abingdon, UK: Routledge.

Payton, C. and Bartlett, R. 2017. Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise, Abingdon, UK: Routledge.

Hamill, J., Knutzen. K.M. and Derrick, T.R. 2021. Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement, 5th ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.