Biomechanics
This assignment is a Laboratory Report of a kinematic analysis of a sporting movement, or movements. This assignment will apply kinematic data collection techniques and data analysis. The assignment focuses on the practical application of biomechanical principles by assessing students’ ability to measure kinematics and analyse and interpret the results of their kinematic analysis. Engaging in this unit, and the assignment, will enhance students’ ability to conduct biomechanical assessment of performers; a fundamental skill for sport and exercise practitioners across many roles and disciplines.
The assignment will be a write up of the kinematic data collection and analysis as a Laboratory Report. The style of this assessment (Laboratory Report) builds upon skills gained in previous Laboratory Reports (e.g. Physiology and the formative task on this unit) and develops students’ ability to write in an appropriate scientific style. This assessment style also prepares the students to conduct their own independent studies (e.g. Level 6 Biomechanics and Dissertation), enabling the development of the necessary skills through a group learning approach.
