Advanced Topics in Biomechanics

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The applied focus of this course will be Sports, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Equipment Design, with a theoretical emphasis on the scientific concept of energy in its various forms. Students will gain an advanced understanding of Energy and related biomechanical concepts as applied to design considerations for sports and exercise equipment through review and discussion of various contemporary research articles, evaluation of design features and historical progression of common equipment, and through the development of a research-based project.