Course: Basics of biomechanics

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Course title Basics of biomechanics
Course code KTV/ZABI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bittner Václav, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Čapek Lukáš, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1. The term "biomechanics", the relation of biomechanics to other disciplines, the meaning and function of biomechanics. 2. The model of a human body, determination of the basic parameters of human body and its segments. 3. The motion of a trainee in the space-time. 4. The motion of a trainee from the perspective of forces involved. 5. Energy aspects of motion. 6. The motor system of a human from the perspective of biomechanics, passive and active elements of the motor system, the characteristics of the motor system and nervous tissue. Muscle strength as the crucial factor for the motion of a body segment. 7. Research and experimental methods of biomechanics of motion. Seminars: 1. Physical quantities and units of measurement applied in mechanics. Vectors - definition, basic operations with vectors. Kinematics - determination of the characteristics of motion. Dynamics - determination of the characteristics of motion. 2. The solution of selected motoric problems from kinematics - 1. 3. The solution of selected motoric problems from kinematics - 2. 4. The solution of selected motoric problems from dynamics - 1. 5. The solution of selected motoric problems from dynamics - 2. 6. The solution of selected motoric problems - aspects of energy - 1. 7. The solution of selected motoric problems - aspects of energy - 2.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to introduce the basic biomechanical principles, questions of human locomotion and the characteristics of biomechanics of physical exercise to students. Students will familiarize themselves with the motion of a trainee from the perspective of kinematic geometry, from the perspective of forces involved and with the basic methods and tools in experimental biomechanics of physical exercise.
Students received special competences as per curriculum of accredited specialisation.
Prerequisites
Premises are included in the abstracts of the subject and its curriculum.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's performance analysis

Course credit requirements: Participation at the seminars, written test. Examination requirements: Oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • BRÁZDA, M. Biomechanické základy tělesných cvičení. Hradec Králové, PF 1984..
  • JANURA M. Úvod do biomechaniky pohybového systému člověka. Olomouc : Univerzita Palackého, 2007. ISBN 80-244-0644-6.
  • KARAS, V. a OTÁHAL, S. Úvod do biomechaniky pohybového systému člověka. Praha, SPN, 1979..
  • KARAS, V. a OTÁHAL, S. Základy biomechaniky pohybového aparátu člověka. Praha, UK, 1991..


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