SR3S02 - MUSCLE FUNCTION AND BIOMECHANICS 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2024 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR3S02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | MUSCLE FUNCTION AND BIOMECHANICS | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | William Raymond | ||
| Module Team: | Trevor Harris, Tom Owens | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100433 - sport and exercise sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2024 |
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to advance the students' understanding and application of the mechanics and energetics of muscle contraction and locomotion. Furthermore, to explore methods of measuring angular kinematics and kinetics, and how to analyse the associated data output, explain mechanics of deformable bodies (biomaterials) and to develop an understanding of rehabilitation after injury.
Content Summary
Students should be aware they may encounter ethical issues in learning and teaching while undertaking this module and should refer to either the Award Leader or student/module handbook(s) for further information.
The module will incorporate:
Newton's laws of motion with respect to angular kinematics and kinetics; the mechanics and energetics of walking and running; theory of linear elastic and visceoelastic solids (stress, strain, strength, extensibility, stiffness, and toughness); structure and mechanics of tendon, ligament and bone; the biomechanics of sports injuries and associated healing process. Furthermore, students will develop technical competence and analytical skills using Quintic Biomechanics software.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Solve mechanical problems involving the angular motion of rigid bodies relevant in sport and exercise and analyse mechanical aspects of muscle function. |
| LO2 | Perform high speed filming, isokinetic and force platform experiments and analyse data generated with these methods using appropriate software. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD010516 | Sports Injuries and Biomechanics | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Written practical laboratory reports | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 2 | Written practical laboratory reports | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |