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12438
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
5
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| Workload |
PL(15H)/T(15H)
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| Scientific area |
Sports Sciences
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable
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Mode of delivery |
face-to-face
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Learning outcomes |
To deepen the knowledge and skills in the analysis of the human movement, promoting a critical attitude in the correction of motor patterns in the scope of physical exercise, sports activities and the promotion of quality of life and health.
Upon completion of the course the student should have acquired the following learning outcomes:
Understand, in a thorough and critical way, the research methodologies and techniques used in the field of Biomechanics of human movement directed to the field of sport;
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the analysis of human movement, showing ability to evaluate motor performance and correct human movement patterns;
Demonstrate the ability to solve biomechanical problems in exercise and sport;
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and explain the results obtained from biomechanical analyzes performed to both specialists and non-specialists.
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Syllabus |
The classes present a strong laboratory focus for the preparation, collecting, treatment, interpretation and discussion of biomechanical data obtained in the laboratory, from various situations in the scope of physical exercise and sports activities. It is in this context that the following modules are addressed.
1 Linear and angular kinematics
2 Linear and angular kinetics
3 Surface electromyography (EMGs)
4 Muscular Modeling
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Main Bibliography |
Robertson, G., Caldwell, G., Hamill, J., Kamen, G., & Whittlesey, S. (2014). Research Methods in Biomechanics (2nd ed.): New York. Human Kinetics.
Winter, D. A. (2009). Biomechanics and motor control of human movement (3th ed.): John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Enoka, R. M. (2008). Neuromechanics of Human Movement (4th ed.): New York. Human Kinetics
Vaughan, C., Davis, B., & Jeremy, C. (1992). Dynamics of human gait: Human Kinetics Publishers Champaign, Illinois.
Merletti, R., & Parker, P. (Eds.). (2004). Electromyography: Physiology, Engineering, and Non-Invasive Applications (1st ed.): Wiley-IEEE Press.
Konrad, P. (2005). The ABC of EMG: A Practical Introduction to Kinesiological Electromyography. USA: Noraxon INC
Barbero, M., Merletti, R., & Rainoldi, A. (2012). Atlas of Muscle Innervation Zones - Understanding Surface Electromyography and Its Applications (1st ed.). Italia: Springer-Verlag
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
There will be a mini-test for the modules taught.
Proposed dates:
Module 1: September 26th at 14:00
Module 2: October 10th at 16:00
Module 3: October 17th at 14:00
Module 4: November 7th at 14:00
The student may drop up to two assessments and keep the grades from the remaining modules.
In case of grade improvement, only the highest score will be considered.
Note: Any form of academic misconduct (plagiarism, transcription, copying, etc.) will result in the failure of the student(s) involved, and they will not be allowed to take the exam.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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