SE 301 - Applied Biomechanics

• Differentiate between some fundamental biomechanical concepts, such as kinematics versus kinetics, statics versus dynamics, and qualitative versus quantitative analysis.
• Describe the fundamental biomechanical concepts of force, mass, inertia, as well as the specifics of Newton’s Laws.
• Identify the various types of forces, including internal forces, external forces, contact forces, and non-contact forces, as well as, being able to resolve multiple forces.
• Describe and apply the concepts of impulse and momentum, work and power, and the various types of energy, such as kinetic, potential, and strain energy.
• Describe and apply the linear concepts of distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
• Describe and apply the linear concept of the trajectory of an object (projectile) in flight.
• Describe and apply the angular concepts of torque, moment arm, levers, and mechanical advantage versus mechanical disadvantage.
• Describe and apply the angular concept of center of gravity, stability, and sport performance.
• Describe and apply the angular concepts of distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration, as well as, the relationship between linear and angular motion in sport.
• Appreciate the importance of these biomechanical principles towards the goal of improving skill technique, improving training methods, and improving equipment design, all to help lower the incident of sport injuries and improve sport performance.