Biomechanics in Sport

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU018860
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand Newton's laws.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain Newton's laws of motion.

  • 1.2

    Solve problems involving:

    a. a particle on a plane

    b. connected particles (pulleys)

    c. connected particles (non-pulleys).

2

Understand biomechanical principles in sporting contexts.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain kinetic principles in sports contexts.

  • 2.2

    Explain kinematic principles in sports contexts.

  • 2.3

    Explain fluid mechanics in sports contexts.

3

Understand the stability and mobility requirements of the body.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Evaluate how the joints of the axial and appendicular skeleton work in concert to maximise mobility, whilst optimising stability.

  • 3.2

    Evaluate the need for adaptation and compromise to maximise mobility and optimise stability.

4

Be able to record sport performance using biomechanical techniques.

A sport performance could be jumping hurdles, swinging a golf club, taking a penalty, taking drop kicks etc.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Plan a data collection session to record performance.

  • 4.2

    Justify techniques used within the recording session.

  • 4.3

    Record a performance using biomechanical recording techniques.

    The candidate could record own or another person's performance, including that of an actor if appropriate, by using, for example, an app for a mobile device such as Coach's Eye.

  • 4.4

    Produce written feedback on the recorded performance to identify improvements to practice.