EXSC 3500K - Biomechanics

(4) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 2451K or BIOL 3010K, PHYS 1111K or PHYS 2211K
Application of mechanical principles to anatomical concepts relevant to human movement analysis, muscular control of movement, and injury mechanism across the lifespan and human movement situations (e.g., performance, training, rehabilitation, injury prevention, etc.). Application of functional anatomy and tissue biomechanics occurring during various movements through laboratory activities. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Describe the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal systems as they relate to human movement 2. Describe the anatomical structure and mechanical properties of biological tissues as they relate to risk of injury and healing 3. Evaluate movement technique using a movement analysis model 4. Apply biomechanical principles (kinematics and kinetics) to human movements (e.g. performance, training, rehabilitation, injury prevention, etc.) 5. Evaluate the mechanics of exercises and activities as they affect the human tissues. 6. Apply mechanical principles related to internal tissue loading to improving tissue structure and function and to injury prevention in various populations.