KIN 303 - Biomechanics

Units: 4
Kinematics and kinetics applied to the musculoskeletal system of the human body and the mechanical and muscular analysis of movement patterns. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1.

Prerequisites: B.S. Kinesiology major, BIOL 270, BIOL 271, KIN 300, KIN 301.
Equivalent Quarter Course: KIN 3310.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Recall and explain planes of motion, range of motion of major joints of the body.
Recall, identify, compare and contrast structure of bone tendon, ligament, muscle and neural system.
Explain and discuss mechanical terms relating to kinematics and kinetics.
Explain and discuss muscle mechanics, contraction type and factors affecting the ability to generate force.
Explain and discuss tissue mechanics, spine mechanics, postural analysis and injury mechanisms.
Demonstrate competency in utilizing Dartfish Video Analysis Software.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze differences and similarities in performance.
Apply the knowledge of biomechanics to analyze a selected sport skill.