KINS 335

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

TERM:

2022-23 Fall

COURSE NUMBER:

KINS 335

COURSE TITLE:

Biomechanics

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

TBA

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to the mechanics of human movement. Students will examine key biomechanics and kinetics concepts as they are applied to sport and exercise. The principles learned in this course will be used to enhance students’ problem-solving abilities, application of knowledge and building a deeper understanding of core anatomical and physiological foundations needed for studying human motion. Among others, important topics covered in this course include basic concepts and terminologies, biomechanics of bones, joints and skeletal muscles, and the various mechanical and physical kinematic relationships that play a role in how we as humans can perform many different types of motion.

Prerequisites: KINS/BIOL 207

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Basic Biomechanics, 8 th ed. 2019. Susan J Hall. McGraw Hill.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Assignments	15%
Midterm 1	20%
Midterm 2	20%
Final exam	35%
Quizzes/Participation	10%

	100%

LECTURE OUTLINE:

Introduction, overview and objectives
Chapter 1 What is Biomechanics?
Chapter 2 Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion
Chapter 3 Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion
Chapter 4 The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development
Chapter 5 The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations
Chapter 6 The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle
Chapter 10 Linear Kinematics of Human Movement
Chapter 11 Angular Kinematics of Human Movement
Chapter 12 Linear Kinetics of Human Movement
Chapter 13 Equilibrium and Human Movement
Chapter 14 Angular Kinetics of Human Movement
Review

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.