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EXSS1038: Principles of Biomechanics
2025 unit information
This unit aims to develop an appreciation of how mechanical principles can be applied to understand the underlying causes of human movement. Topics include: kinematics, vectors, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, power, and momentum; for both translational and rotational motion; and the influence of fluids on motion. Emphasis is placed on developing mathematical skills and analytical problem- solving techniques. The laboratory classes complement the lectures; providing opportunities to validate mechanical principles in a quantitative manner.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the theories, laws, concepts and terms governing the kinematics and kinetics of human movement
- LO2. Solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to the kinematics and kinetics of human movement
- LO3. Apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement in the context of health, exercise, sport and activities of daily living in a variety of populations.
- LO4. Explain the nature of biomechanical problems and how qualitative and/or quantitative analysis can be interpreted to develop and implement intervention strategies relevant to the movement context.
- LO5. Demonstrate basic skill in conducting and interpreting basic biomechanical measurements relevant to clients’ needs.
- LO6. Communicate scientific data and movement techniques to clients, colleagues and other professionals with appropriate use of illustrations and user-friendly terms.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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