School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceBiomechanics and KinesiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400139.2
Discipline: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Prior knowledge of structural and functional anatomy of the human body.
Equivalent Units
B2085 - Biomechanics 1, E4320 - Biomechanics of Human Locomotion
About this Unit
In 2011 this unit replaced by 400882 - Introduction to Biomechanics. The study of biomechanics (the science that examines forces acting upon a structure) and kinesiology (the study of human movement) is essential to understanding how the human body functions in daily activities, exercise and sport. It is also important when considering where problems may arise with human movement, such as with disease processes (such as rheumatoid arthritis), over exercising and postural pathology. This unit is designed to introduce the student to the principles of biomechanics and kinesiology, by studying the principles of human movement, balance and equilibrium, mechanical and kinesiological factors involved in tissue type and motion and the analysis of human movement.