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: