SR2S181 - Sports Injuries and Biomechanics 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR2S181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sports Injuries and Biomechanics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Leighanne Kelly | ||
| Module Team: | Trevor Harris, Tom Owens, William Raymond | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to introduce the students to the principles of physics that are necessary for the study and understanding of biomechanics in the context of sport and exercise, and to enable the students to critically solve biomechanical problems concerning linear motion of rigid bodies and fluid mechanics. The student will critically investigate mechanical failures in biomaterials that lead to sports injuries.
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 introduce: Newton's laws of motions; linear kinematics; and kinetics; segmental analysis and the concept and derivation of the centre of mass; introduction to boundary layer theory and fluid viscosity; laminar and turbulent flow; drag and lift; and Reynolds number.
This module includes mandatory formative assessment activities, to support students learning and development prior to summative assessment tasks’
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 86 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Formative assessment - independent | 14 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles governing the rigid body motion and solve mechanical problems involving the motion of rigid bodies. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of biological materials and causes of sport injuries in exercise sciences. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Closed Book Examination 1 | MCQ In-class test based on Biomechanical and injury principles. | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Laboratory practical (Sports Injuries) | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Online Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |