PERS20230 Neuromuscular & Biomechanical Laboratory Testing

Academic Year 2022/2023

The aim of this module is to develop core competencies in laboratory based testing and evaluation of human neuromuscular, sensorimotor and biomechanical performance. This module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and extensive laboratory practical skill based sessions.

Each topic will be presented as a separate work package with different specific goals. These goals will be achieved through participation at the laboratory practical skill based sessions, attendance at lecturers and self-directed learning.

The content presented during lectures and laboratory sessions and most of the material required for self-directed learning will be posted on Blackboard. The self-directed learning material will mainly take the form of specific journal articles, which students will be required to read and critically analyse to achieve the goals specified for each work package.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students will be expected to:

1. Understand the theory behind the testing and evaluation of human neuromuscular, sensorimotor and biomechanical testing;
2. Critically choose appropriate methods of evaluation of human neuromuscular, sensorimotor and biomechanical performance;
3. Demonstrate methodological competence at collecting and analysing data using various laboratory techniques and equipment, to include force plates, 3D motion capturing, electromyography and cycle ergometry;
4. Clearly communicate research findings using either scientific or lay language.

Indicative Module Content:

- Biomechanical analysis of cycling performance
- Electromyography to detect muscle activation during exercise
- Motion capturing to analyse human movement
- Analysis of vertical jump using force plates

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

16
Laboratories

16
Specified Learning Activities

18
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures / lab sessions / presentations 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

pre-requisites:
PHTY10080 (Applied Physics Principles)

co-requisites:
PHTY20020 (Applied Physics and Biomechanics)


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

Co-requisite:
PHTY20020 - Applied Physics and Biomech

Equivalents:
Neuromuscular & Biomechanical (PHTY20230)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Lab Report: Lab report Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50
Presentation: Poster presentation Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

35
Continuous Assessment: Answering questions delivered during trimester via Brightspace Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

15

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Professor Eamonn Delahunt Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Eoin Donnelly Tutor