Class Biomechanics

The scope of an university degree curricular unit it must clarify the specific methods applied to the analysis of the performer motor production that adapts himself to the environmental conditions as well as the framework of Biomechanics in the broader area of analysis of the Human Movement. Biomechanics is primarily the structural basis of analysis of the study of human motor production. It is developed and has its conceptual foundations in knowledge of Morphology, Cybernetics and Mechanics. The morphological basis inherent to the body controlled by the performer. The cybernetic base as a means of designing representative models of motor production. Mechanics as a means of measuring that production. This set is the basis for a proper praxis of developing adapted methodologies. They emphasize the quantitative analyzes based on basic methodologies of the scientific area.

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1.Introduction to Biomechanics in Physical Education and Sports at ULHT. Biomechanics as complementary means of diagnosis and method of measurement of the relation "control system morphology". Approach to a conceptual definition. 2. Morphology for description and analysis Reference elements, namely, formulation of graphic models of the body and determination of the center of mass. 3. Elements of kinematic, linear and angular analysis Parameters and methods of analysis of Newtonian kinematics as analysis medium. 4. Elements of dynamic analysis, linear and angular Based on "Newton's Laws" as reference of analysis, parameters and methods of inverse dynamics. Intersegmental force transmission and associated concepts. Elements of work analysis and rotational power related to predominantly concentric or eccentric muscle work. 5. Laboratory applications. Analysis of case studies of motor tasks defined by their mechanical purpose

The teaching methodology is based on the presentation of the program contents accompanied by application to problems proposed for resolution. The "theoretical-practical" components are developed, essentially, in the laboratory work carried out by the students. Moodle contains information about the functioning of the course and documents supporting the study. In continuous assessment, the following elements will be considered: 2 tests (1st: 30%; 2nd: 35%); 1 laboratory work with written presentation (35%). In terms of continuous assessment, the grade of the various elements of assessment will have to be higher than 9,5. If the average of the grade of the various elements is equal to or greater than 9,5 points, a supplementary evaluation test will be carried out for the element(s) with a classification of less than 9,5. Exam assessment will be similar to continuous assessment. Student is excluded from continuous assessment if attending less than 70% of classes.

Documentos de apoio às aulas de Biomecânica da Licenciatura em Ed. Física e Desporto. Publicados no Moodle da ULHT. Ricard, Mark (2013) Applied Biomechanics (2nd Ed.). Mansfield: Biom.Publications.