Kinesiology Module #4

Modules: Topics

- Module #1 Kinesiology Overview
- Module #2 Physical Activity Epidemiology
- Module #3 Motor Learning & Control
- Module #4 Biomechanics
- Module #5 Exercise Psychology
- Module #6 Exercise Physiology
- Module #7 Research in Kinesiology
- Module #8 Health and Wellness
- Module #9 Teaching
- Module #10 Coaching Sport and Fitness
- Module #11 Therapeutic Exercise
- Module #12 Athletic Training (AT) and Sports Medicine
- Module #13 Physical Activity for All
- Module #14 Career Preparation

Module #4: Biomechanics

Biomechanics is the application of the mechanical laws of physics and engineering to the motion, structure, and functioning of all living systems, including plants and animals. In this chapter, however, we will restrict our interest to human movement biomechanics, as defined in the next section. The subdiscipline of kinesiology in which we use mechanical laws that determine how we move during physical activity, and how forces act on our bodies to affect the structure and functioning of our bodies, is biomechanics of physical activity, also known as human movement biomechanics. The formal definition of human movement biomechanics, therefore, is the study of the structure and function of human beings using the principles and methods of mechanics of physics and engineering.

Required Reading:

Chapter 10 in the textbook

Required Web Activities:

Explore the field of biomechanics

Read about current research issues in this field

Additional Study Resources:

Visit the web activities resource site for your textbook and work on the activities provided for this chapter. These are VERY helpful tools to help prepare for your exam and assist in your understanding of the material.

Lear more about the lever systems of the body here

Hear about the work of a UW biomechanist

Learning Objectives

Students will show that they know this information by successfully passing exam #1

What are the major topics of study in this discipline?

What are some of the main concepts that are important to this discipline?

What current issues are being explored by professionals in this discipline?

How can this discipline contribute to a positive impact on society?

Students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge through an application assignment

Assignments

Be sure you have read all the assigned material and reviewed the web resources for module before starting the assignment. Students are strongly encouraged to use all supplemental readings, web sites, and learning activities. Once you have completed the assignment, please submit to the designated drop box in Learn@UW This assignment is due October 9th

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