11:00
am-12:15 pm
Course Description: This course investigates
the mechanics applied to physical performance, the analysis of selected motor
activities, and the application of physical principles to specific
instructional problems.
Instructor: Dr. N. Kay Covington
Office: Vadalabene Center #1014
Office Phone: 618-650-3226
email: ncoving@siue.edu
Website: www.siue.edu~ncoving/index.htm
Office Hours: MW 10:00 am -11:00 am
MW 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Text: Hall, S. J. (2003). Basic Biomechanics. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Supplies: Calculator
Course Objectives:
Upon
completion of the course, each student will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate
correct usage of anatomical and mechanical terminology in describing and
analyzing performer and performances.
2.
Understanding
human motion and sport object motion in relation to the action of internal and
external forces.
3.
Display
an understanding of the mechanical concepts of linear and angular kinetics
within the context of sport.
4.
Explain
the mechanical concepts of linear and angular kinematics within the context of
sport.
5.
Discuss
the mechanical concepts of center of gravity and equilibrium as it relates to
sport.
6.
Demonstrate
an understanding of qualitative analysis of performance through a variety of
observational techniques.
7.
Apply
principles of biomechanics to teaching, coaching, and human movement.
Grading Policy:
1.
Each
student will be evaluated in the following manner:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59%
F
2.
Grading will be done by a percentage of points.
Assignments & Journal Articles 25%
Journal Papers (3):
Students
will consult with professional journals (i.e., Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Research Quarterly,
Exercise and Sports Science Review, Journal of Biomechanics, JOPHERD,
Strategies, The Physical Educator, Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, Strength and Conditioning Journal, etc) to select an article of
interest, regarding biomechanics of human movement. The journal article must be
peer reviewed. One journal article should relate to the
biomechanics of the lower extremities, the second journal article should relate
to the biomechanics of the upper extremities, and the third journal article
should relate to the biomechanics of the trunk (core). The article that you review should relate to
your major, either Exercise and Wellness or Physical Education Teacher
Education (PETE).
Papers
should provide (1) a brief summary of the article and (2) implications for
practice. How might this information
impact what you do as a fitness/exercise specialist or as a physical education
teacher? The paper should follow APA
guidelines (5th edition).
Double space the document and use a 12 point font with appropriate
margins. Include a copy of the article
with your paper.
Criteria for grading:
Length
(3 pages)=5 points
Grammar,
sentence structure, spelling=15 points
Citations
in narrative=10 points
Content=20
points
Total
= 50 points
Academic Dishonesty:
The
University defines plagiarism (Cheating) as academic misconduct. You are expected to behave in accordance
with the Student Conduct and Student Grievances: Rights and Responsibilities
Policies. Examples of student
misconduct include, but are not limited to: use of unauthorized materials
during testing, receiving/providing answers from/for others during testing,
claiming as your own the written work of others, and plagiarizing. Plagiarism is the act of copying,
paraphrasing, or otherwise using written or oral work of another without proper
acknowledgment of the source or presenting oral or written material prepared by
another as one’s own. All academic
misconduct will result in a failing grade for the course.
1.
You
must be present IN CLASS to receive an assignment. No make-ups on assignments.
2.
All
assignments, journal articles, and the project are due IN CLASS on the date
assigned; assignments and projects received later the same day will be
penalized 5 points and assignments and projects received after the due date
will be penalized 10 points per day.
3.
No
make-ups of Test # 1, Test # 2, and/or
Final Exam.
Attendance Policy:
1.
The
general policy outlined by the University will be followed. This policy states: “Upon registration,
students accept the responsibility for attending classes and completing course
work. It is the responsibility of
students to ascertain the policy of instructors with regard to absence from
class, and to make arrangements satisfactory to instructors with regard to
missed course work.”
2.
The
instructor’s policy for this course includes:
Course Outline:
1/10 Introduction/Review of Syllabus
1/12 Biomechanics:Definition &
Perspectives pp. 2-13
Problem-Solving Approach pp. 13-21
1/19 Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human
Movement pp. 27-59
1/24 Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human
Movement pp. 27-59
ASSIGNMENT
# 1
1/26 Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human
Movement pp. 62-75
1/31 Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human
Movement pp. 62-75
ASSIGNMENT
# 2
2/2 Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human
Movement pp. 62-75
2/7 Linear Kinematics pp.
317-329
ASSIGNMENT
# 3
2/9 Linear Kinematics pp.
317-329
2/11 VALENTINES
DAY FITNESS ASSESSMENT
2/14 Linear Kinematics pp.
317-329
JOURNAL
ARTICLE # 1 DUE
2/16 TEST
# 1
2/21 Linear Kinematics pp.
317-329
2/23 Vector Algebra pp. 76-86
2/28 Kinematics of Projectile Motion pp.
329-338
SKILL
TOPIC DUE
3/2 Kinematics of Projectile Motion pp.
329-338
3/7-3/11
SPRING BREAK
3/14 Analyzing Projectile Motion pp.
338-353
ASSIGNMENT
# 4
3/16 Angular Kinematics pp.
355-382
3/21 Angular Kinematics pp.
355-382
ASSIGNMENT
# 5
3/23 Linear Kinetics pp. 383-389
JOURNAL
ARTICLE # 2 DUE
3/28 Linear Kinetics pp. 383-389
3/30 TEST
# 2
4/4 Friction pp.389-394
ASSIGNMENT # 6
4/6 Friction
Momentum/Impulse pp.
395-399
JOURNAL
ARTICLE # 3 DUE
4/11 Impact pp.
399-402
ASSIGNMENT
# 7
4/13 NO
CLASS
4/18 Impact pp.
399-402
PROJECT DUE
4/20 Work/Power/Energy pp.
403-417
4/25 Angular Kinetics of Human Movement pp. 453-478
4/27 Angular Kinetics of Human Movement pp. 453-478
5/5 Thursday,
FINAL EXAM
10:00-11:40 am