Biomechanics

General

Prefix

PESS

Course Number

448

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

The application of anatomy and physics to the study of human motion. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Use math, anatomy and physics principles to explain the mechanics of injuries, injury testing techniques, taping and bracing procedures, and rehabilitation exercises with proficiency.

Outcome

Perform gait analyses of people walking and running with proficiency.

Outcome

Describe various measurement tools commonly used in biomechanical research and assessment.

Outcome

Select appropriate biomechanical measurement tools to examine human performance.

Outcome

Analyze the strength and weakness of a selected biomechanical measurement device in the examination of human performance.

Dependencies

Programs

PESS448 is a completion requirement for: