AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, students will: 

1. know the tools and main equipment used for quantitative study of human movements

2. know the mechanical behaviour of muscles

3. be able to apply the laws of mechanics (kinematics, statics, dynamics) to simple sport-related movements (jumps, throws, locomotion)

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures

Exercises 

Demonstration of software for movement analysis

Visit to a movement analysis lab

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. Kinematics and kinectics

2. Equilibrium and posture

3. Instrumentation for movement analysis

4. Muscle mechanics and kinetics

5. Dynamometry and electromyography

6. Biomechanics of jumps and throws

7. Biomechanics of locomotion: walking, running, swimming, cycling

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture slides (available on aulaweb)

Additional material: proposed exercises, videos, scientific papers