Biomechanics

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of biomechanics related to sport and exercise. Specific topics include: external forces and their effect on the body and its movement, including linear and angular kinetics; work, power, and energy in human activity; and the internal mechanics of human tissues, specifically the bones, skeletal muscle, ligaments, and tendons that make movement possible. This course will consist of lecture, discussion, and laboratory sessions to communicate the background of biomechanical principles, as well as their application. Prerequisites: KN 321 and PS 131 / PS 132 or PS 261