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Sports Biomechanics
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Abstract
Various types of sport are studied from a mechanical point of view. Of particular interest are the key parameters of a sport as well as the performance relevant indicators.
Objective
The aim of this lecture is to enable the students to study a sport from a biomechanical viewpoint and to carry out a small project including planing, measurement set-up, analysis and discussion.
Content
Sport biomechanics is concerned with the physical and mechanical basic principles of sports. The lecture requires an in-depth mechanical understanding on the side of the student. In this respect, the pre-attendance of the lectures Biomechanics II and Movement and Sports Biomechanics or an equivalent course is expected. The human body is treated as a mechanical system during sport. The interaction of the active and passive movements and outside influences is analysed. Using sports such as ski-jumping, cycling, or weight training, applicable models are created, analyzed and suitable measuring methods are introduced. In particular, the constraints as well as the limitations of the models are of great relevance. The students work on their own project, develop their own models for different sport types, critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages and evaluate applicable measurement methods.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handout will be distributed.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Learning environment
- Moodle Platform Sportbiomech
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- SHE , MSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Sports Biomechanics
Blockkurs im Zwischensemester (03.06.-07.06.2024)
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Biomedical Engineering Master (Only courses offered under "GESS Science in Perspective" count in this category. See "Offered in" tab in course view. For more information, please refer to )
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Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Biomechanics track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.)
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Sport Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme: )
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