EXSC 722 (01) - Applied Biomechanics

Applied Biomechanics

Durham   Health & Human Services :: Exercise Science
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   70  
CRN: 53502
This course provides students with a background in the fundamental biomechanical principles that describe and govern human movement. Topics of the course include friction, linear and angular motion, tissue material properties, conservation of energy, work and power, fluid mechanics, stability and center of gravity, mechanics of injury, walking and running gait analysis. These topics are taught through the lens of modern biomechanical analyses including dynamometry, electromyography, accelerometry, and optical motion analysis. Prereq: EXSC 620.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): KIN 722
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Only listed majors in section: ATHLETIC TRN, EXERCISE SCI, HEALTH SCIENCES, HEALTH&PHYSED, KIN:EXERC SCI, KIN:HLTH&PHYSED, KIN:OUTDR ED, KIN:SPORT ST, OUTDOOR EDU, SPORT STUDIES
Instructors: Brian Higginson

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 TR 8:10am - 9:30am HS 150