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PERS20050

Academic Year 2025/2026

Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (PERS20050)

Subject:
Performance Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Massimiliano Ditroilo
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module builds on the first year’s module ‘Introduction to Physics and Biomechanics’ to further students’ knowledge of mechanical principles underpinning human movement. The module will introduce data acquisition techniques and their use in biomechanical analysis in the context of sport, health and exercise. It will enable students to measure, analyse and evaluate human movement in different settings. The effect of external environment on human movement will also be examined.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

- Enhance the understanding of mechanical principles underpinning human movement
- Explain how the external environment affects human movement
- Detail the functions of key pieces of biomechanics equipment and appreciate their strengths and limitations
- Collect, analyse, interpret and report kinematic and kinetic data of human movement
- Demonstrate basic problem-solving ability to estimate muscle and joint forces to describe the musculoskeletal loading during isometric contraction

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Lectures

24
Laboratories

6
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will attend a series of weekly lectures and practical laboratory sessions, with the lectures giving theoretical support to the lab sessions. Occasionally the classes are replaced by self-directed learning, drop-in sessions or assessment (as per schedule).

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PHTY10080 - Applied Physics Principles


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): This in-class written exam will include multiple choice, multi-select, short answer and problem-solving questions, delivered through Brightspace. Week 6, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes
50
 Yes
Practical Skills Assessment: Students will be observed while carrying out a biomechanical test with description and interpretation of the results. Week 11, Week 14 Graded Yes
40
 Yes
Participation in Learning Activities: During classes students will be asked to answer questions or express an opinion using Poll Everywhere from their smartphone. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded No
10
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
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
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Laura-Anne Furlong Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 12 Mon 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 6 Mon 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Mon 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Practical Offering 4 Week(s) - 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
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