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
Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Rene Ferdinands, edouard.ferdinands@sydney.edu.au |
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Demonstrator(s) | Lionel Chia, lionel.chia@sydney.edu.au |
Clorinda Hogan, clorinda.hogan@sydney.edu.au | |
Fiona Halar, fiona.halar@sydney.edu.au | |
Lecturer(s) | Ross Sanders, ross.sanders@sydney.edu.au |
Rene Ferdinands, edouard.ferdinands@sydney.edu.au |