PEXS 6270 - Sport Biomechanics

(3 credits)

This course develops a foundation in the theoretical and practical skills involved in biomechanics including basic mechanical principles and application to sport and other human movement activities; analyzing movement by qualitative and quantitative measurement of video sequences; identification of key faults; devising strategies for improving technique; application of mechanical principles to the different sexes; and analyzing force plate data using computer software and explaining the significance of the results obtained.

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