Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended previous knowledge

IDR138 Exercise physiology and basic sport nutrition

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will:

 

  • have basic knowledge of sports biomechanics
  • be able to do a basic mechanical organical analysis of movement in sport

 

Contents

Anatomy

 

  • Anatomical concepts and terminology
  • The skeletal frame and function, and assembly and function of the muscles
  • Anatomy of the upper and lower extremities of the body / torso
  • Functional anatomy

 Biomechanics

 

  • Sports biomechanics and basic mechanical and organical principles
  • Mechanical / organical analysis of movement in sport

Teaching and learning methods

Instruction will be in the form of lectures, practical work, demonstrations and group work. Parts of the instruction may be compulsory - please refer to the course brochure in Canvas.

Estimated student work load is about 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Attendance requirements must be met. Please refer to Canvas for details.

Examinations

The course will have two exams, which both must be passed:

 

  • Part A counts 40% and consists of a graded 3-hour written individual exam, and is arranged mid term.

Part B counts 60% and consists of a graded 3-hour written individual exam and is arranged at the end of term.  

The course will be given one final mark.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IDR104 – Biological Aspects of Exercise II. 10
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