The University of Lethbridge

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

KNES3650

Biomechanics

FALL 2011 – September 7 – December 9, 2011

INSTRUCTOR:	Dr. Gongbing Shan	E-MAIL:	g.shan@uleth.ca
OFFICE:	PE230	PHONE:	403-329-2683
OFFICE HOURS:	Wednesday, 2:00-4:00 pm or by appointment
CLASS TIME:	Tu/Th, 8:00 – 9:15 am	LAB TIME:	Tu or Th, 9:25-10:40 am
CLASSROOM:	PE020	LAB:	AH148/PE239

COURSE PREREQUISITE:

KNES2600 – Functional Human Anatomy; and 2^nd year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours).

*Note: Those without the course prerequisite will be dropped from the course at the conclusion of the add/drop period. If you do not have the prerequisite it is in your best interest to talk to the instructor about your situation prior to this action so that you are not left one course short for the semester.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides students with an up-to-date tendency of biomechanics and application oriented learning. It includes the ways and methods used in biomechanical research to deal with the techniques in human performances, especially the basic mechanical principles involved in the methods. Students are introduced to the basic laws of mechanics and shown how these laws applied to deal with human movement in everyday life.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

a. To give students an understanding of the fundamental of biomechanics that controls human movement as well as the techniques used in a variety of sport skills.

b. To teach students the basic way – observation, modeling and qualitative and quantitative analyses - to study a sport skill.

c. To develop skills necessary to perform effective qualitative and quantitative analyses of physical activities and motor skills.

d. To give students sufficient knowledge of biomechanics so they become better coaches and teachers and more analytical observers of sport skills.

OPTIONAL TEXT:

Hall, S.J. (2006). Basic Biomechanics 5^th Edition. Boston, WCB McGraw-Hill.

*note: It is advised to take every class and class notes. Many materials will not be included in the textbook. They will come from journals and other sources.

Additional course information is available at http://home.uleth.ca/~g.shan/Index.htm

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Kinesiology 3650 will adhere strictly to the policies set down in the University of Lethbridge Calendar. The expectation is that all students have read and understood their rights, privileges, and obligations at the University of Lethbridge. Further, they understand the consequences and processes involved for violation of established rules. Students are expected to have read and understood:

· The fundamental principles of student citizenship (p. 8);

· Academic regulations concerning grading (pp. 67-72);

· Process for the appeal of grades (pp. 73-76);

· Student Discipline Policy a) Academic Offences (pp. 76-78);

· Student Discipline Policy b) Non-Academic Offences (pp. 78-81);

· Other academic regulations: Taping of Lectures to Students with Special Needs (pp. 84-85).

ARTS AND SCIENCE EXAM POLICY

Students are reminded that the University Final Exam Policy states that only in extraordinary circumstances may students request to write an equivalent invigilated Final Examination at other than the scheduled time and place. Students are advised that holiday travel plans do not constitute an extraordinary circumstance.

Note: Students are expected to be present for the in-class tests. Normally final examinations will be held during the regularly scheduled examination period. There may be exceptions. Students should consult their instructor/course outline to confirm examination date.

Miscellaneous Issues

In consideration of your fellow students and overall learning environment, it is expected that cell phones and personal entertainment devices be turned off during lectures. As well, the consumption of meals is often a distraction and should be avoided if it all possible, small snacks are ok. Students are expected to be on time for class. If you plan to use a laptop in class and it becomes apparent that you are not using it for academic purposes and are distracting

STUDENT EVALUATION:

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education stipulates that the following grading scale be used:

A+	91.0 – 100	A	86.0 – 90.9	A-	80.0 – 85.9
B+	77.0 – 79.9	B	73.0 – 76.9	B-	70.0 – 72.9
C+	67.0 – 69.9	C	63.0 – 66.9	C-	60.0 – 62.9
D+	55.0 – 59.9	D	50.0 – 54.9
		F	Below 50

There will be two examinations (one midterm and one final) and four lab quizzes. The final will not be cumulative; however, material covered before midterm will only take about 30% of the test content. The laboratory assignment must be typed; no handwritten assignment will be accepted for grading. The only exception applies to formulae, diagrams and illustrations. Late assignments will receive a 10% deduction per day.

ASSIGNMENT	PERCENTAGE
Midterm – Week 8 (October 27, 2011)	25%
Final Exam – Monday, December 12, 2011	30%
Laboratory Quizzes (4 quizzes, announced 1 week in advance)	20%
Laboratory Assignment – Due December 8, 2011	25%
TOTAL	100%

COURSE ORGANIZATION:

Class sessions and laboratories will combine to provide the skills and knowledge of the biomechanical principles necessary for the successful class completion, as outlined below under Topics.

Week	Topic	Readings	Laboratory
Week 01	Introduction; class requirements and expectations; explanation and discussion of tests; explanation and discussion of lab assignment.		No Lab
Week 02	Introduction to Biomechanics Terminology , and methodological approaches	Ch 1, 50-51, 75	Principle of motion analysis I
Week 03	Basic mechanical concepts, Force diagrams & vectors	Ch 2, 76-78	Principle of motion analysis II
Week 04	Forces and Movement	Ch 3, Ch12	Force Measurement
Week 05	Torque and lever like arrangements	Ch 3, Ch13	Students’ measurements I
Week 06	Lever like arrangements continued, Balance and Stability	Ch13	Students’ measurements II
Week 07	Linear Kinematics, Linear momentum	Ch10	Data analysis – HUMAN I
Week 08	Projectile motion Midterm	Ch10	Data analysis – HUMAN II
Week 09	Angular kinematics	Ch 11	Center of Mass-Segmental Method
Week 10	Angular momentum	Ch 14	Analysis of Angular Motion
Week 11	Muscle biomechanics Analysis of Throw and push like movement	Ch 6	Simulation of selected sport skills
Week 12	Fluid dynamics Aerodynamics in Sport	Ch 15	Question section for lab report
Week 13	Analysis of activities in which the body rotates free of support and while supported		Question section for lab report
Week 14	Summary		Lab Report Due (Thursday, December 8^th by 5:00 pm)
DEC 12	FINAL EXAM – 2:00-5:00 pm

Note: Late report will receive a 20% deduction per day.
The lecture is based on the following reference Books:

Duck, Tom (2000)

HU-M-AN (Human Movement Analysis)

HMA Technology Inc.

Enoka, Roger M. (1994)

Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology (Second Edition)

ISBN: 0-87322-665-8

Hall, S.J. (2006).

Basic Biomechanics (Fifth Edition)

ISBN: 0-07-092118-0

Hay, James G. (1993)

The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques (Fourth Edition)

ISBN: 0-13-084534-5

Hochmuth, Gerhard (1984)

Biomechanics of Athletic movement

ISBN: 3-5057-00081-6313

Kreighbaum, Ellen & Barthels, Hatharine M. (1996)

Biomechanics – A qualitative approach for studing human movement

ISBN: 0-205-18651-3

Saziorski, W. M., Aruin, A. S. and Selujanow W. N. (1984)

Biomechanik des menschenlichen Bewegungsapparates

Lizenznummer: 140 355/3/84

Shan, Gongbing (1999)

Ein biomechanisches Modell auf Basis von individuellen anthropometrischen Daten fuer das Bewegungslernen von Flugphasen bei sportlichen Bewegungsablaeufen

ISBN: 3-8258-4274-6

Willimczik, Klaus (HG.) (1989)

Biomechanik der Sportarten

ISBN: 3-499-18601-2