HPSCI303-22A (TGA)

Advanced Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
Te Huataki Waiora - School of Health

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Paul Winwood

Paul Winwood
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paul.winwood@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The paper critically examines the theoretical and biomechanical concepts involved in analysing and monitoring human movement to enhance health and performance outcomes, as well as to prevent and manage injuries.

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Paper Structure

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This paper includes one 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour laboratory session per week. Moodle will be the primary means used to share course material and communications regarding the paper.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Understand the role that adaptation and misadaptation play in injury incidence, prevention & rehabilitation
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  • Understand concepts of mechanical loading and apply principles for injury prevention & rehabilitation
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  • Apply biomechanical principles and concepts to human movement and sport
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  • Integrate new clinical and biomechanical assessment & rehabilitation methods in laboratory and field-based environments
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  • Develop critical thinking and reasoning surrounding common beliefs & practices in sports biomechanics & injuries
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Assessment

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This paper contains three (3) assessments. These include Laboratory Sessions, a Biomechanics Research Project Proposal and an In-Class Test.

All assessments cover topics from both the lectures and the labs.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Biomechanics Research Proposal
7 Jun 2022
11:30 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. In-Class Test
13 Jun 2022
9:00 AM
30
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. Laboratory Sessions
10 Jun 2022
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Hamill, J., Knutzen, K. M. & Derrick, T. R. (2014). Biomechanical basis of human movement (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Williams & Wilkins.

Enoka, R. M. (2015). Neuromechanics of human movement (5th ed.). Champaign, IL. Human kinetics, 2008.

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Other Resources

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The following video processing tools might be used in labs and for Moodle Submissions. Use of these tools will be taught in laboratory sessions.

Siliconcoach

Kiinovea

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Online Support

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Lecture notes will be made available on MOODLE following lectures. However, lecture notes are brief and do not include the detail required to complete this paper. Therefore it is to your advantage to attend ALL lectures to ensure you are conversant with the content of this paper.
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Workload

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This paper has an expectation of 150 hours (equates to 12.5 hours per week) of class time and independent study. While these 150 hours are a University wide requirement and reflect professional commitment, absences can create problems not only for your learning progress but also for your student colleagues. If you know in advance that you will be absent from a lecture or laboratory, then you must advise the lecturer.
There are 4 contact hours per week (2 hours lectures, 2 hours of laboratories); therefore, students should plan to spend around 8 hours each week on
readings, assignments, revisions, and independent study.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper expands on the paper content covered in HPSI101, SPLS104, and HPSCI204, and links to HPSCI301 and HPSCI304.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites: HPSCI101 (or SPLS103 and SPLS104) and HPSCI204 (or SPLS204 and SPLS215).

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