Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
EXPH 3205 - Biomechanics Laboratory
Analysis of human movement based on mechanical principles. Students gain experience with equipment and techniques to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze human movement - including athletic performance.
Requisites: EXPH 3200 or concurrent
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will apply techniques to analyze linear speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Students will apply techniques to collect and interpret kinetic data during common movements.
- Students will be able to calculate work and power from data collected.
- Students will be able to determine and calculate center of gravity of a human during gross (and potentially complex) motor skills.
- Students will correctly interpret kinematic data when performing movement analyses.
- Students will correctly use and interpret electromyographic data for the analysis of movement.
- Students will demonstrate how to effectively analyze and calculate projectile motion.
- Students will demonstrate proper use of biomechanical technology.
- Students will demonstrate their ability to effectively use and interpret goniometry.
- Students will use technology to analyze and calculate impulse and momentum.
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