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Lecturer(s)
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Svoboda Zdeněk, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of the mechanical aspects of biological systems using the methods of mechanics. This course provides knowledge in the area of biomechanics which helps physiotherapy students to understand human body movement necessary for future physiotherapy practise. Topics for seminars: 1) Introduction to biomechanics + vectors - vectors addition and subtraction, practical examples of using vectors in human movement analysis 2) Kinematics - kinematic variables, linear and angular kinematics, motion with constant speed, motion with constant acceleration 3) Throws and projectile motion, free fall 4) Kinetics - Newton's laws. Forces applied on the body during movement 5) Temporal, displacement and rotational effects of forces 6) Centre of mass (COM) - COM in objects, COM in human body, methods for determination of COM in humans 7) Balance in static and dynamic conditions - mechanical point of view, balance control 8) Take off and vertical jump - forces acting during jump, measurement of vertical jump height 9) Muscle force, force moments and types of muscle contractions 10) Levers in human body 11) Biomechanics of joints and movement variability 12) Gait 13) Movement analysis - kinematic methods 14) Movement analysis - kinetic methods and electromyography 15) Final lesson
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Laboratory Work, Group work
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Learning outcomes
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- to enrich basic knowledge and skills in the field of biomechanics and biophysics - to get acquainted with biomechanical methods and methodology of biomechanical and biophysics research
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam
- active participation in the course - test - colloquium
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Recommended literature
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Hall, S. J. (2015). Basic biomechanics. New York, N.Y: McGraw-Hill.
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Knudsen, D. (2007). Fundamentals of biomechanics. New York.
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McGinnis, P. M. (2005). Biomechanics of sport and exercise. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
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