Course: Basics of biomechanics

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Course title Basics of biomechanics
Course code KTV/ZBIE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to tell the students about basic biomechanical principles, about the person´slocomotion and about the biomechanics of physical exercises.
Student will be able to define the key points and the most frequently faults in sport activities from the biomechanical point of view.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of secondary school mathematics and physics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's performance analysis

Active participation in seminars (at least 75%), passing a written test.
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..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education Study plan (Version): Recreology (20) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer