HES 00346Introduction to Biomechanics

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This course specifically prepares students with the knowledge and skills essential for working in clinical settings related to health and healthcare professions. It integrates the sciences of anatomy, physiology and physics as they contribute to developing the knowledge and skills pertinent to understanding human motion from a mechanical perspective. An introduction to biomechanical instrumentation (e.g., motion capture, force plates, etc.) will provide practical applications to address: functional movement assessment, kinetic and kinematic qualities of movement, gait analysis for healthy populations and selected pathological conditions, and corrective exercises for proper human movement.