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EXSS3044: Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
2025 unit information
The prime focus of this unit is the application of biomechanical principles to the analysis, understanding, assessment, feedback and improvement of techniques to enhance sport performance. Students will be introduced to the biomechanical analysis of various popular sports such as cricket, golf, soccer, weight lifting, tennis, throwing, etc. A significant portion of the lecture material will be based on published research studies. Many of the case studies introduce a component of practical assessment competency. Skills include the development of a qualitative analysis framework in which to use biomechanical principles to analyse sporting techniques. This unit is designed for students who enjoy sport, providing them with an essential working knowledge of sports biomechanics, of importance to all who may work in the sports science industry.
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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Prerequisites:
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EXSS1038 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the fundamental principles of sports biomechanics
- LO2. develop qualitative biomechanics analysis skills to describe and analyse sports technique
- LO3. apply the fundamental principles of sports biomechanics to analyse technique in various sports skills
- LO4. learn to interpret and assimilate details of published case studies in quantitative biomechanics analysis of various sports techniques
- LO5. understand the interactions between biomechanics, sports performance and injury risk
- LO6. evaluate the efficiency of sports techniques based on the fundamental sports biomechanical principles and published research findings
- LO7. obtain a practical appreciation and understanding of sports biomechanics in the laboratory and field.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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