| Code |
13736
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
4
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| Workload |
PL(15H)/TP(30H)
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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 |
•Understands and is able to explain the conceptual framework of Biomechanics and its genealogy
•Understands the importance of Biomechanics within a Sports Science Degree
•Understands and is able to use fundamental terminology, principles and concepts of Biomechanics of Human Movement
•Understands and is able to use methodologies and techniques of Biomechanics
•Can perform basic biomechanical assessments of human movement
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Syllabus |
A - Introductory Contents to Biomechanics
1. - Conceptual Framework of Biomechanics
2. - Genealogy of Biomechanics
3. Terminology, organization of mechanics, and mechanical quantities
B - Basic Mathematics
4. Brief review on geometry and trigonometry
C - Linear Kinematics
5. - Basic concepts, relationship between position, speed, acceleration and importance of time resolution.
for the interpretation of the results
6. - Methods of differentiation and graphic interpretation
7. - Uniform and evenly varied rectilinear motion
8. - Projectile movement
D - Linear Kinetics
9. - Concept of force, types of forces and Newton's Laws
10. - Impulse, linear momentum and collisions
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Main Bibliography |
•McGinnis, P. M. (2013). Biomechanics of sport and exercise (2nd ed.): Human Kinetics.
- Additionally:
•Hamill, J., Knutzen, K. M., & Derrick, T. R. (2015). Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement (4th ed.): Wolters Kluwer.
•Robertson, G., Caldwell, G., Hamill, J., Kamen, G., & Whittlesey, S. (2014). Research Methods in Biomechanics (2nd ed.): Human Kinetics.
•Winter, D. A. (2009). Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement (4th ed.): John Wiley & Sons Inc
•Enoka, R.M., 2008. Neuromechanics of Human Movement, 4th ed. Human Kinetics
•Grimshaw, P., & Burden, A. (2006). Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (1st ed.).
•Hay, J. G. (1981). Biomecânica das Técnicas Desportivas (2nd ed.): Interamericana
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The methodologies used combine a part of theoretical and practical exposition and laboratory practice including reflection questions that are posed to students about concrete problems. Progressive practical exercises are performed that require the objective application of the concepts and interrelationship between the taught contents. Part of the hands-on classes also requires research, oral exposure and the resolution of hands-on labs that are provided to students in a timely manner, and the resolution of some of these labs requires the use of computer and software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, UBIMotion) for solving exercises. Some of the practical classes also require field work and use of equipment (e.g. for shooting sports situations) appropriate for solving exercises.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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