ES 7530: Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics

3 Credit Hours
An advanced study through lecture, readings, discussion and laboratory experiences of select and recent topics in kinesiology and biomechanics. Topics include qualitative and quantitative motion analysis; force, force application, and material properties; linear and angular kinetics and kinematics; biomechanical aspects of movement through fluids; biomechanics of skeletal muscle; and kinesiology of the extremities.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

1. Analyze kinematic and kinetic concepts for human motion.

2. Describe joint structure and function including identifying basic anatomical. movements and cardinal orientational planes.

3. Differentiate between the kinematics of linear and angular motion.

4. Explain the principles of fluid dynamics.

5. Evaluate the mechanical aspects of sport techniques.