The University of Lethbridge
DEPARTMENT OF
KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
KNES4660
Biomechanical Instrumentation and Analysis
FALL 2011 September
7 December 9, 2011
INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr. Gongbing Shan |
E-MAIL: |
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OFFICE: |
PE230 |
PHONE: |
403-329-2683 |
OFFICE HOURS: |
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CLASS TIME: |
Tu/Th |
LAB TIME: |
Tu/Th |
CLASSROOM: |
PE239 |
LAB: |
PE239 |
WEB PAGE: |
http://home.uleth.ca/~g.shan/Index.htm |
COURSE PREREQUISITE:
KNES2200 Research Methodologies in Physical Activity Involvement; AND KNES3650 Biomechanics
Equivalent to KNES4850 Instrumentation, Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation (prior to 2003/2004)
*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:
The aims of this course are a) to introduce ways and methods used in human motion and performance analysis; b) to provide students with the opportunity to utilize the equipments available in the biomechanics lab; and c) to increase students application ability through application-orientated mini-projects. The course offers students with the following state-of-the-art instrumentations and data analysis methods: 3D Motion Capture System, 3D Force Platform, EMG system, Fast-Fourier Transformation (FFT, spectrum analysis method) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN, predicting performance utilizing multiple redundant and interactive inputs). Upon completion, the students are expected to have mastered the most high-tech data collection and advanced data analysis methods developed in the field of biomechanics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
a. To provide students with an understanding of the principles of three measuring systems: kinematical measurement (3D motion capture system), kinetic measurement (3D force platform) and muscular activity measurement (EMG).
b. To supply students with practice opportunities to get familiar with the measuring systems.
c. To introduce the advanced data analysis methods (FFT & ANN)
d. To enable students to design, conduct and evaluate some motor skills (mini-research projects).
REQUIRED TEXT:
Due to the state-of-the-art equipment utilized, there is currently no available textbook. However, occasional user manuscript & research - paper based materials will be posted on my web page for reference.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Kinesiology 4660 will adhere
strictly to the policies set down in the
· 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 other students, then I reserve the right to ask you to power down the computer.
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 |
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F |
Below 50 |
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Student evaluation will be based upon the following:
ASSIGNMENT |
PERCENTAGE |
Midterm Week 10 (November 10th) |
50% |
Project Report Deadline: December 9th, 2011 5:00 pm (delayed submission will receive a 10%
deduction per day) |
50% |
TOTAL |
100% |
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
Class will consist of principles explanation and practice, which are necessary for increasing the application ability.
WEEK |
TOPIC |
Week 1 |
Course description and expectations; explanation and discussion of themes. |
Week 2 |
The principles of 3D motion capture. |
Week 3 |
a) Set-up and connections of 3D motion capture system. b) Calibration of 3D motion capture system. |
Week 4 |
a) Issues related to marking subjects. b) Capturing 3D movements of some sport skills. |
Week 5 |
a) Autolabeling and editing trajectories. b) 3D kinematical data (3D trajectories; 3D angles, velocity and acceleration). |
Week 6 |
Practicing 3D motion captures of different sport skills. |
Week 7 |
a) 3D kinematic data presentation and interpretation (1). |
Week 8 |
a) 3D kinematic data presentation and interpretation (2). b) Midterm. |
Week 9 |
a) Kinetic measurement (3D force platform). b) Types of principles of force platform. c) Evaluation and interpretation of force measurement. |
Week 10 |
a) Measurement of muscular activities (EMG). b) Evaluation and interpretation of EMG measurement. |
Week 11 |
Synchronization of Kinematic, kinetic and EMG measurements. |
Week 12 |
Introduction of spectrum analysis method (FFT). |
Week 13 |
Data analysis utilizing FFT. |
Week 14 |
a) Introduction of artificial neural network (ANN). b) Performance prediction utilizing ANN. |
LAB REPORT DUE: DEADLINE:
December 9th, 2011 by 5:00 pm |