Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Course Code
LSPA_205
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Pontaga
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Promote the professional competence of students regarding the structure and functions of the human support motion system, mechanical and biomechanical motions, motion kinematics and dynamics, biomechanical aspects of the improvement of physical characteristics and movement management, ergonomic motions for reducing the load and injury risk of the support and motion system.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study course: Human anatomy. Sports biomechanics is taught in close communication with dynamic anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the content of health, physical activity and safety training.
Individual work and tests
Preparing for tests • Basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor forecasting, characteristics of female and male motor • Ergonomic biomechanics, motion bioenergy, walking, physical activity - human health • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics
2.Understands human motor activity as a motion system, a physical and biological process.
Individual work and tests
Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Preparing for tests • Mechanical foundations, development of an example of motion kinematic and dynamic analysis
3.Is familiar with the biomechanical aspects of the process of acquisition, evaluation and management of motor operations.
Individual work and tests
Preparing for tests • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice
4.Is familiar with the biomechanical patterns of muscles, the biodynamics of muscle contraction and the mechanical conditions of functioning.
Individual work and tests
Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Preparing for tests • Musculoskeletal system biomechanics, muscle contraction biodynamics, mechanical muscle performance conditions
5.Know the methods for improvement and evaluation of physical characteristics, the biomechanical conditions for selection and performance of physical exercises.
Individual work and tests
Biomechanical foundations for strength, speed, stamina, flexibility • Preparing for tests • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice • Developing and defending the biomechanical justification for the selected exercise
6.Understands the content and role of ergonomic biomechanics in optimising human activity, promoting health and safety.
Individual work and tests
Ergonomic biomechanics, motion bioenergy, walking, physical activity - human health • Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Preparing for tests • Biomechanical foundations for strength, speed, stamina, flexibility • Musculoskeletal system biomechanics, muscle contraction biodynamics, mechanical muscle performance conditions
Skills
1.Independently perform biomechanical analysis of movement and physical exercise.
Individual work and tests
Biomechanical foundations for strength, speed, stamina, flexibility • Basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor forecasting, characteristics of female and male motor • Preparing for tests • Mechanical foundations, development of an example of motion kinematic and dynamic analysis • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice
2.Justifies the selection of physical exercises for improvement of human fitness, strengthening of health.
Individual work and tests
Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice • Ergonomic biomechanics, motion bioenergy, walking, physical activity - human health • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Preparing for tests • Basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor forecasting, characteristics of female and male motor • Developing and defending the biomechanical justification for the selected exercise • Biomechanical foundations for strength, speed, stamina, flexibility
3.The effects of physical exercise on the human body and its functions, the muscular system, shall be evaluated.
Individual work and tests
Biomechanical foundations for strength, speed, stamina, flexibility • Preparing for tests • Musculoskeletal system biomechanics, muscle contraction biodynamics, mechanical muscle performance conditions • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice • Basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor forecasting, characteristics of female and male motor
4.Assess the likelihood of physical exercise injury, explain the causes of injury and prevention measures.
Individual work and tests
Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Preparing for tests • Musculoskeletal system biomechanics, muscle contraction biodynamics, mechanical muscle performance conditions
5.Evaluates the age of movement of a person, justifies the specific nature of the application of physical exercise to people of different ages, gender and training.
Individual work and tests
Preparing for tests • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor forecasting, characteristics of female and male motor • Developing and defending the biomechanical justification for the selected exercise
6.Assess human posture and balancing capacity, take measures to improve posture and balance.
Individual work and tests
Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Preparing for tests • Musculoskeletal system biomechanics, muscle contraction biodynamics, mechanical muscle performance conditions
Competences
1.Analyses and explains mechanical and biological processes in living systems, the effects of physical exercise on the human body.
Individual work and tests
Musculoskeletal system biomechanics, muscle contraction biodynamics, mechanical muscle performance conditions • Mechanical foundations, development of an example of motion kinematic and dynamic analysis • Preparing for tests • Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice • Ergonomic biomechanics, motion bioenergy, walking, physical activity - human health • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics
2.Knowing the general principles of motor ontogenesis is able to reconcile the choice of physical exercise with critical periods, age and gender of human development.
Individual work and tests
Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Preparing for tests • Basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor forecasting, characteristics of female and male motor
3.Justify the selection of physical exercises and the conditions for performance for improvement of strength, speed, endurance, etc.
Individual work and tests
Developing and defending the biomechanical justification for the selected exercise • Biomechanical foundations for strength, speed, stamina, flexibility • Preparing for tests • Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics
4.Integrate biomechanics and ergonomics knowledge with knowledge of anatomy, physiology and sports training theory by addressing issues related to the chosen profession.
Individual work and tests
Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics • Preparing for tests
Assessment
Individual work
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Preparing for tests |
-
|
-
|
|
Prepare reports on topics - 1) on the basics of mechanics, the development of an example of motion kinematic and dynamic analysis, 2) on the biomechanics of the support motion system, the biodynamics of muscle contraction, the mechanical conditions of muscle function, 3) on the development and defence of the biomechanical justification of the selected physical exercise, 4) a report and presentation on his chosen sport using lecture materials, books available in RSU library, scientific articles and sources of gingernet, preparing for seminars and written control work on topics - 1) on strength, speed, endurance, flexibility for biomechanical basics, 2) on the basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor prediction, characteristics of female and male motor, 3) on ergonomic biomechanics, motion bioenergy, walking, effects of physical activity on human health. Prepare for a written final examination on all topics of the study course |
||
Examination
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Mechanical foundations, development of an example of motion kinematic and dynamic analysis |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Report on the basics of mechanics, the development of an example of motion kinematic and dynamic analysis |
||
|
2.
Musculoskeletal system biomechanics, muscle contraction biodynamics, mechanical muscle performance conditions |
10.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Report on the biomechanics of the support movement system, the biodynamics of muscle contraction, the mechanical conditions of muscle function |
||
|
3.
Biomechanical foundations for strength, speed, stamina, flexibility |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Performs a written quiz on the biomechanical basics of strength, speed, endurance, flexibility |
||
|
4.
Developing and defending the biomechanical justification for the selected exercise |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Report on the development and defence of the biomechanical justification for the selected exercise |
||
|
5.
Basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor forecasting, characteristics of female and male motor |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Written quiz on the basics of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, motor prediction, characteristics of female and male motor |
||
|
6.
Ergonomic biomechanics, motion bioenergy, walking, physical activity - human health |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Written quiz on ergonomic biomechanics, motion bioenergy, walking, effects of physical activity on human health |
||
|
7.
Presentation and defence of referral material on the sport of your choice |
25.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Prepare a report and present a presentation on biomechanical analysis of the sport of your choice |
||
|
8.
Examination on biomechanics and ergonomics |
40.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Written examination on all topics of the study course |
||
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to biomechanics and ergonomics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Kinematics of human movements. Fundamentals of mechanics, development of an example of kinematic and dynamic analysis of movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Dynamics of human movements. Mechanical work, power and energy in human movements. Fundamentals of mechanics, development of an example of kinematic and dynamic analysis of movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the human musculoskeletal system. Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, biodynamics of muscle contractions, mechanical conditions of muscle function.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical aspects of the control of motor actions.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical aspects of technical and tactical skills of performance of motor actions.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical aspects of technical and tactical skills of performance of motor actions.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, biodynamics of muscle contractions, mechanical conditions of muscle function.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of physical characteristics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical description of strength characteristics. Causes and prevention of injuries during a strength training.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical description of speed characteristics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical description of endurance. Developing and defending the biomechanical justification of the selected physical exercise.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical description of flexibility. Biomechanical foundations of strength, speed, endurance, flexibility.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Non-locomotor movements. Balance
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical foundations of strength, speed, endurance, flexibility.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biodynamics of static and dynamic posture.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical foundations of locomotion.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Walking, running and human health.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of water sports.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
38 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Differential biomechanics. Fundamentals of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, predicting motor skills, peculiarities of female and male motor skills.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Differential biomechanics. Fundamentals of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, predicting motor skills, peculiarities of female and male motor skills.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of winter sports.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Fundamentals of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, peculiarities of female and male motor skills.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of jumps.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of locomotor movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of locomotor movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of rotational movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of rotational movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Manual actions. Arm and hand biomechanics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Manual actions. Arm and hand biomechanics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of lower limbs. Actions with legs.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of lower limbs. Actions with legs.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the “sitting” posture.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the “sitting” posture.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the “sitting” posture.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the “sitting” posture.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
34 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to biomechanics and ergonomics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Kinematics of human movements. Fundamentals of mechanics, development of an example of kinematic and dynamic analysis of movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Dynamics of human movements. Mechanical work, power and energy in human movements. Fundamentals of mechanics, development of an example of kinematic and dynamic analysis of movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the human musculoskeletal system. Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, biodynamics of muscle contractions, mechanical conditions of muscle function.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical aspects of the control of motor actions.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical aspects of technical and tactical skills of performance of motor actions.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, biodynamics of muscle contractions, mechanical conditions of muscle function.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical description of speed characteristics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical description of endurance. Developing and defending the biomechanical justification of the selected physical exercise.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical description of flexibility. Biomechanical foundations of strength, speed, endurance, flexibility.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Non-locomotor movements. Balance
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanical foundations of strength, speed, endurance, flexibility.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Differential biomechanics. Fundamentals of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, predicting motor skills, peculiarities of female and male motor skills.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of winter sports.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Fundamentals of differential biomechanics, age of human movement, peculiarities of female and male motor skills.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of jumps.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of locomotor movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of locomotor movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of rotational movements.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Manual actions. Arm and hand biomechanics.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of lower limbs. Actions with legs.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the “sitting” posture.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the “sitting” posture.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biomechanics of the “sitting” posture.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lanka, J. (2005). Fizisko īpašibu biomehānika (ātruma īpašības). Mācību līdzeklis. LSPA. 102lpp. (akceptējams izdevums).
2.
Lanka J. Sitienu un metienu biomehānika. Apgāds “Jumava” 2020. 270 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums).
3.
McGinnis P. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise. 4th Edition With Web Resource. Human Kinetics, 2021, 416 p.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Ackland T., Elliott B., Bloomfield J. Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport. Human Kinetics, 2009, 366 p.Suitable for English stream
2.
Blazevich A.J. Sports Biomechanics: The Basics: Optimising Human Performance. 3rd Edition, Bloomsbury Sport, 2017, 272 p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Lanka, J. (2007). Šķēpa mešanas biomehānika. SIA “Elpa-2”, Rīga, 335lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Bartlett R. Introduction to Sports Biomechanics Analysing Human Movement Patterns. 3rd Edition, Routledge, 2014, 360 p.Suitable for English stream