Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7037
Title: Qualitative Biomechanics
Long Title: Qualitative Biomechanics
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on the movement assessment of humans in the non-clinical setting. Students will be exposed to the skills required to qualitatively analyse and assess joint function and how this may inform movement and performance in a variety of sport and physical education settings.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative biomechanical analysis in their respective domains, i.e., applied practice versus laboratory setting.
LO2 Identify and distinguish the anatomical structures of the human body in motion and the impact this may have within coaching and athlete development.
LO3 Produce a qualitative analysis report in relation to the movement needs of a human, including an intervention programme to overcome deficient movement capacities following evidence-based research and best-practice principles.
LO4 Appraise domain-specific technological devices and software applications within the qualitative biomechanics industry.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
11813 SPRT6001 Anatomy & Physiology
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Understanding Anatomy
Human movement is more than the sum of its parts. An understanding of how body exploits musculo-tendinous tissue in the creation of strength, power and agility movements is an asset to any coach and practitioner.
Qualitative biomechanics for everyday movement
Movement underpins every action and the capacity to understand how to assess everyday movements has far-reaching benefits for coaches regarding actions outside of the athletics environment.
Qualitative biomechanics for athletics populations
Understanding the processes, mechanisms and strategies to assess athletic movement in the applied setting, i.e. during a coaching session.
Scientific literature
Critical review of recent literature in biomechanics and in particular qualitative biomechanics to guide the development of relevant assessment and needs analysis techniques across populations.. Resources such as the Journal of Biomechanics are recommended.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
1,500 word essay to compare and contrast theoretical principles of qualitative biomechanics, including their limitations, and implications for a practitioner in their respective domain.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Write a comprehensive report detailing the qualitative biomechanical analysis of a human illustrating a needs analysis, testing protocol, and intervention programme.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based lecture series focusing on the theory behind the anatomy and mechanics of human movement. Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical lab exploring the function and mechanics of human movement Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based lecture series focusing on the theory behind the anatomy and mechanics of human movement. Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical lab exploring the function and mechanics of human movement Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Roger Bartlett. (2014), Introduction to Sports Biomechanics: Analysing Human Movement Patterns, 3rd. 6, Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 0415632439].
  • Tim McGarry, Peter O'Donoghue, Jaime Sampaio. (2015), Routledge Handbook of Sport Performance Analysis, 1st. 37, Routledge, UK, p.512, [ISBN: 9781138908208].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ellen Kreighbaum & Katharine M. Barthels. (1996), Biomechanics: A Qualitative Approach for Studying Human Movement, 4th. 16, Allyn & Bacon, USA, [ISBN: 0205186513].
  • Brett Smith, Andrew C. Sparkes. (2016), Rouledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport & Exercise, 1st. 38, Routledge, UK, p.495, [ISBN: 9781138792487].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
  • Journal, Taylor & Francis. Sports Biomechanics.
  • Journal, Human Kinetics. Journal of Applied Biomechanics.
  • Journal, Elsevier. Journal of Biomechanics.
  • Journal, MDPI. Biomechanics.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 4 Mandatory