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376-0131-00L 3 Credits MSC D-HEST
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Laboratory Course in Movement Biomechanics

Praktikum Biomechanik

Lecturers & Examiners: Michael Plüss, Dr. Pascal Schütz, Dr. Barbara Postolka
Only for Health Sciences and Technology MSc.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:22

Abstract

Carrying out selected experiments in movement biomechanics.

Objective

Basic experiments in movement biomechanics will be used to gain initial experience in the practical application of a wide range of measurment methods and evaluation techniques. Furthermore, students will learn to keep records in a laboratory journal and how to write a scientific report. The laboratory course in movement biomechanics is recommended for a master thesis in Biomechanics.

Content

Execution of a jump analysis using force plates as well as a clinical gait analysis including preparation, data acquisition, evaluation and writing a scientific report. The laboratory course is completed in groups of 2.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts will be provided.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Verfassen eines vollständigen wissenschaftlichen Berichts zu den absolvierten Versuchen.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Praktikum Biomechanik
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Die Experimente werden in 3-4 Blöcken zu 4h im Labor durchgeführt (Präsenz, Morgen oder Nachmittag frei wählbar). Die Datenauswertung und das Verfassen des Reports wird anschliessend in Gruppenarbeit selbstständig ausgeführt.
  • Wed 07:45-11:30 (HCI D 355)
  • Wed 13:45-17:30 (HCI D 355)
3 h weekly

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