2025
Movement-Biomechanical Analysis
Name: Movement-Biomechanical Analysis
Code: DES14966L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Human Kinetics
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
1. Develop integrated knowledge to recognize and analyze human biomechanical functions as a result of adaptation to universal mechanical laws.
2. Acquire knowledge of basic physical-mathematical concepts and analyze the application of these concepts in laboratory situations.
3. Understand terminology, concepts, scientific facts, principles, laws, and theories associated with the study of the functioning of the human body and its ability to produce movement.
4. Develop the ability to analyze, interpret, and intervene in mechanical phenomena associated with human movement.
5. Ability to use audiovisual and computer resources in the observation and analysis of movements in specific contexts.
6. Skills in conducting literature reviews both in printed documents and on the Internet.
7. Develop skills to argue and justify in a well-founded manner.
8. Training of a responsible, rigorous, autonomous professional with critical thinking ability.
2. Acquire knowledge of basic physical-mathematical concepts and analyze the application of these concepts in laboratory situations.
3. Understand terminology, concepts, scientific facts, principles, laws, and theories associated with the study of the functioning of the human body and its ability to produce movement.
4. Develop the ability to analyze, interpret, and intervene in mechanical phenomena associated with human movement.
5. Ability to use audiovisual and computer resources in the observation and analysis of movements in specific contexts.
6. Skills in conducting literature reviews both in printed documents and on the Internet.
7. Develop skills to argue and justify in a well-founded manner.
8. Training of a responsible, rigorous, autonomous professional with critical thinking ability.
Contents
Module I: Kinematic Analysis Using Video
1. Linear and Angular Kinematics
2. Coordinate Systems
3. Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
4. Instruments and Data Collection Methodologies
Module II: Analysis of Locomotor System Load
1. Newton's Laws
2. Impulse, Work, and Power
3. Moment of Inertia, Angular Momentum, and Force
4. Mechanical Work, Energy, and Muscular Power
5. Instruments and Data Collection Methodologies
Module III: Muscle Mechanics and Injury Mechanics
1. Mechanical Behavior and Properties of the Musculoskeletal System
2. Muscle Characteristics: Length-Force Relationship, Force-Velocity
3. Muscle Efficiency
4. Basic Concepts of Materials Mechanics
5. Injury and Biomechanics
6. Surface Electromyography and Biomechanics
7. Instruments and Data Collection Methodologies
Module IV: Motor Control/Biomechanics
1. Postural Control
2. Kinematic and Kinetic Methods for Posture Analysis
3. Variability and Movement
4. Instruments and Data Collection Methodologies
1. Linear and Angular Kinematics
2. Coordinate Systems
3. Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
4. Instruments and Data Collection Methodologies
Module II: Analysis of Locomotor System Load
1. Newton's Laws
2. Impulse, Work, and Power
3. Moment of Inertia, Angular Momentum, and Force
4. Mechanical Work, Energy, and Muscular Power
5. Instruments and Data Collection Methodologies
Module III: Muscle Mechanics and Injury Mechanics
1. Mechanical Behavior and Properties of the Musculoskeletal System
2. Muscle Characteristics: Length-Force Relationship, Force-Velocity
3. Muscle Efficiency
4. Basic Concepts of Materials Mechanics
5. Injury and Biomechanics
6. Surface Electromyography and Biomechanics
7. Instruments and Data Collection Methodologies
Module IV: Motor Control/Biomechanics
1. Postural Control
2. Kinematic and Kinetic Methods for Posture Analysis
3. Variability and Movement
4. Instruments and Data Collection Methodologies
Teaching Methods
Oral Presentation with Audiovisual Aid: Structured content presentation with the support of audiovisual resources such as slides, videos, and interactive demonstrations.
Use of Calculation Programs: The utilization of software like Excel and specific programs for biomechanical calculations enables students to apply theories in practical situations.
Direct and Deductive Method: In presenting concepts, a direct and deductive method is adopted, beginning with the exposition of general principles progressively applied to specific cases.
Student-Centered Teaching: Focusing on the student as the center of the learning process, this methodology encourages active investigation and critical reading of articles and documents.
Cooperative and Collaborative Work: Valuing interaction among students, activities of cooperative and collaborative work are fostered.
Use of Calculation Programs: The utilization of software like Excel and specific programs for biomechanical calculations enables students to apply theories in practical situations.
Direct and Deductive Method: In presenting concepts, a direct and deductive method is adopted, beginning with the exposition of general principles progressively applied to specific cases.
Student-Centered Teaching: Focusing on the student as the center of the learning process, this methodology encourages active investigation and critical reading of articles and documents.
Cooperative and Collaborative Work: Valuing interaction among students, activities of cooperative and collaborative work are fostered.
Assessment
The assessment consists of a combination of participation and attendance, written tests, individual assignments, and a group project with a presentation. The final grade is calculated as follows:
- The average of written tests (T1 and T2) contributes 50%.
- The average of individual assignments (R1, R2) contributes 25%.
- The group project contributes 25%.
Requirements: A grade < 10 prevents the theoretical exam; more than 1/3 of absences prevents approval (except for working students).
For working students: Written tests (T1 and T2 + R1, R2) account for 100% of the grade.
Final Exam: Written, with true/false, multiple-choice, and development questions.
Passing Grade: Final grade ≥ 9.5.
To pass, the student needs to achieve a final grade equal to or higher than 10.0, rounded to the nearest unit. In case of a final grade lower than 10.0 or excessive absences (
- The average of written tests (T1 and T2) contributes 50%.
- The average of individual assignments (R1, R2) contributes 25%.
- The group project contributes 25%.
Requirements: A grade < 10 prevents the theoretical exam; more than 1/3 of absences prevents approval (except for working students).
For working students: Written tests (T1 and T2 + R1, R2) account for 100% of the grade.
Final Exam: Written, with true/false, multiple-choice, and development questions.
Passing Grade: Final grade ≥ 9.5.
To pass, the student needs to achieve a final grade equal to or higher than 10.0, rounded to the nearest unit. In case of a final grade lower than 10.0 or excessive absences (
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