EXSC 362

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Kinesiology and Biomechanics

Exercise Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

The influence of physical laws on human movement. Physical laws that will be discussed include linear and angular motion, force and torque, center of mass, fluid mechanics, and tissue mechanics.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

MATH 110 or equivalent; PDBio 220

Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at https://is.byu.edu/catalog/EXSC-362-M002.

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Course Purpose

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to comprehend and analyze human movement mechanics, and generate recommendations for improvement or intervention.

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Physical Laws and Human Movement

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of mechanical concepts (linear and angular motion, and forces) and corresponding equations.

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Application

Learning Outcome

Apply the aforementioned physical concepts to human movement mechanics, especially movement relevant to sport and physical activity.

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Observation

Learning Outcome

Deconstruct movement mechanics via direct observation and video.

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Communicate

Learning Outcome

Communicate (listen, speak, read, and write) effectively regarding human movement mechanics.

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Literature

Learning Outcome

Be able to accurately evaluate related academic peer-reviewed scientific literature.

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Recommendations

Learning Outcome

Generate recommendations (as individuals and small teams) for human mechanics improvement or intervention.