Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Sports Biomechanics
Course Code
LSPA_338
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Edgars Bernāns
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Promoting the competence of sports professionals in the structure and function of human musculoskeletal system, mechanical bases of movements, biomechanical bases of sports training theory
Preliminary Knowledge
State general secondary education.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Understands the importance of the analysis of biomechanics of movements. 2. Knows methods of acquiring and analysis of biomechanical characteristics.
Skills
1.3. Able to independently evaluate the results of the analysis of biomechanics of movements.
Competences
1.4. Able to justify the choice of physical exercises and performance conditions for people of different age, sex and fitness.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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During studies, students, using lecture materials and various other sources of information, perform independent work and present at seminars on:
1. techniques of mechanical analysis of movements, kinematics and dynamics of movements;
2. biomechanics of the human musculoskeletal system, biodynamics of muscle contractions;
3. biomechanics of physical characteristics;
4. Selection and performance of athletic discipline for biomechanical conditions
The final examination is written, including questions about all parts of the content of the study course, presentation and defence of independent work materials.
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Examination
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The final assessment of the study course is determined by the average assessment of the examinations and the final examination.
Midterm tests: (S – seminar, Iw – written independent work prepared for assessment and defence)
1. Independent learning: fundamentals of mechanics, development of an example of kinematic and dynamic analysis of movements (Iw) – 5%
2. Independent learning: biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, biodynamics of muscle contractions, mechanical conditions of muscle function (S) – 10%
3. Independent learning: biomechanical foundations of strength, speed, endurance, flexibility (S) – 5%
4. Independent learning: developing and defending the biomechanical justification of the selected sport (Iw) – 5%
5. Independent learning: fundamentals of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, peculiarities of female and male motor skills (S) – 5%
6. Independent learning: ergonomic biomechanics, movement bioenergy, walking, physical activities – human health (S) – 5%
7. Presentation and defence of independent work materials (Iw, S) – 25%
Final examination: written examination – 30%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Subject and method of biomechanics and sports biomechanics.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Structure, functions and mechanical properties of the human musculoskeletal system. Specifics of athletic discipline. Foundations mechanical and biomechanical analysis of movements.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Structure, functions and mechanical properties of the human musculoskeletal system. Specifics of athletic discipline. Foundations mechanical and biomechanical analysis of movements.
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Auditorium
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2
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Biodynamics, work, power, energy of muscle contractions at different loads.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biodynamics, work, power, energy of muscle contractions at different loads.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biomechanical characterisation of physical characteristics of a human.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biomechanical characterisation of physical characteristics of a human.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Dependence of human motor skills on age, gender, body composition indicators, specifics of athletic discipline.
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Auditorium
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Dependence of human motor skills on age, gender, body composition indicators, specifics of athletic discipline.
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2
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Topics
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Biomechanics of cyclic sports.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biomechanics of cyclic sports.
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Auditorium
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2
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Biomechanics of acyclic sports.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Biomechanics of acyclic sports.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Selection of sport and predicting sport achievements.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Selection of sport and predicting sport achievements.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
1. Lanka, J. (1995). Biomehānika. LSPA. 135lpp.
2.
2. Lanka, J. (1997). Fizisko īpašību biomehānika. Mācību līdzeklis. LSPA. 107lpp.
3.
3. Lanka, J. (2005). Fizisko īpašibu biomehānika (ātruma īpašības). Mācību līdzeklis. LSPA. 102lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
4. Biomechanics in Sports. Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (2000). Ed. by V.M. Zatsiorsky. Published by Blackwell Science LTD, 667p.
2.
5. Bartlett, R. (1999). Sport Biomechanics. Reducing Injury and Improving Performance. E&Spon, Routledge, London. 276p.
3.
6. Bartlett, R. (2007). Introduction to Sports Biomechanics. Analysing Human Movement Patterns. Routledge, 2nd ed., London. 304p.
4.
7. Grimshaw, P., & Burden, A. (2006). Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics. Taylor&Francis Group, 392p.
5.
8. Knudson, D. (2007). Fundamentals of Biomechanics. Springer Science, 2nd ed., 302p.
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9. Blazevich, A. (2007). Sport Biomechanics.The Basics: Optimising Human Performance. A&C Black Publishers LTD, London, 225p.
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10. Payton, C., J., & Bartlett, R. (2008). Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise. Routledge, London, 233p.
8.
11. Lanka, J. (2007). Šķēpa mešanas biomehānika. SIA “Elpa-2”, Rīga, 335lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
12. Tālmācības materiāli (25 faili LSPA KVS sistēmā). “Sporta zinātne”, sadaļa Biomehānika un Kinezioloģija.