PE 350 - Mechanical Principles of Sport
Course Description: The purpose of
this course is to study the anatomy of the human musculoskeletal system
and the basic mechanical principles that are associated with human motion
as they relate to sport skills.
Required Texts/Readings: Hall, Susan. Basic Biomechanics, Fourth edition, St. Louis: Mosby Publishing Co., 2008.
Conceptual
Framework: Link to
summary
Competencies:
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Discuss the broad definition of kinesiology and biomechanics.
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Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative analyses for describing human movement.
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Provide examples of linear, rotary, and general forms of motion.
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Identify and describe the reference positions, planes, and axes associated with the human body.
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Distinguish between the different classifications of motor skills.
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Define and appropriately utilize directional and joint movement terminology.
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Define and identify common units of measurement.
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Distinguish between vector and scalar quantities.
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Identify and describe different types of mechanical loads that act on the musculoskeletal system.
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Understand the different types of muscular contractions that can be produced.
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Describe the basic characteristics of the different types of joints based on structure and movement capabilities.
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Identify the active muscles utilized during specific upper body movements.
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Identify the active muscles utilized during specific lower body movements.
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Identify the active muscles utilized during specific trunk movements.
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Identify and describe the factors that govern the trajectory of a projectile.
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Identify Newton's laws of motion and gravitation.
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Identify the factors affecting friction and discuss the role of friction in sports.
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Understand the concepts and relationships between linear and angular speed, distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, and momentum.
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Discuss the interrelationships among mechanical work, power, and energy.
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Understand the concepts and relationships between stability, balance, and equilibrium.
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Define torque and identify the factors that affect the resultant joint torques.
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Identify the mechanical advantages and disadvantages associated with the different classes of levers.
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Understand the differences between centripetal and centrifugal forces.
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Define buoyancy and explain the variables that determine whether a human body will float.
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Identify the components of drag, lift, and explain how each can be produced.
Educational Opportunities:
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Instructor directed presentations
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Small group discussions
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Written assignments
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In-class worksheets
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Out-of-class worksheets
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analyses of sport skills
Competency Assessment:
Examinations (3) |
20% 20% 20% |
Chapters 1-2-3 Chapters 4-5-6-7 Chapters 8-9-13 |
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Final Exam |
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Worksheets |
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Quizzes |
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Missed quizzes and in-class worksheets CANNOT BE
made
up.
There are no provisions for extra credit. Letter grades: The following percentages will determine course grades:
Special accommodations: (From the Disability Services Office) Students with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator of Disability Services at 299-5859 V/TTY, CMU 222, as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. *Additional material and/or changes may be necessary in order to meet the needs of the class. Tentative Schedule: Link to Spring 2010
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