The application of mechanical principles to the human body during exercise and sport. Rigid-body mechanics (statics and dynamics), force and motion (kinetics and kinematics), and analysis (qualitative and quantitative) of human movement will inform students of importance of biomechanics in everyday life. Students will practice their understanding of speed, acceleration, impulse, momentum, work, power, energy, and friction with laboratory activities covering planes, axes, and levers during motion, gait analysis in walking and running, linear and angular assessment of sport movements, and stability and balance corrective techniques. Mastery in biomechanical principles will be displayed with the presentation of a final group project. Requisites: None.
- Faculty: SCOTT BROWN