Study Guide

Objective

Students are able to:

-list basic concepts of biomechanics and know about their effect on
human movement
-analyze the effects of various postures, movements and forms of exercise on the body
-interpret the effects of external and internal forces on the musculoskeletal system and its various structures
-apply the principles of biomechanics when counselling and assisting clients with activities of daily living and in therapy situations (assisting with moving, ergonomics)

Content

Laws of mechanics
Force production , internal and external forces
Lever arms and torque
Center of gravity, base of support, balance
Biomechanics measurement methods
Mobility assistance (Kinesthetics)
Worload and ergonomics

Materials

Kauranen, K. & Nurkka N. 2010. Biomekaniikkaa liikunnan ja terveydenhuollon ammattilaisille. Helsinki: Liikuntatieteellinen seura.

Sandström, M. & Ahonen J. 2011. Liikkuva ihminen - aivot, liikuntafysiologia ja sovellettu biomekaniikka. Lahti: VK-Kustannus.

Videos and other relevant materials in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures 8 h, practical training 10 h, practical exam, self studying, learning task.

Student workload

54 hours of student work that consists of contact studying in campus, self studying and assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can:

-list some basic concepts of biomechanics and can to some extent tell about their effect on human movement
-under supervision, analyze the effects of various postures, movements and forms of exercise on the body
-under supervision, interpret the effects of external and internal forces on the musculoskeletal system and its various structures
-in familiar and simple situations, apply the principles of biomechanics when guiding clients in therapy situations (assisting with moving,ergonomics)

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can:

-list basic concepts of biomechanics and know the major part of their effects on human movement
-analyze the effects of the most important postures, movements on the body
- interpret to some extent the effects of external and internal forces on the musculoskeletal system and its various structures
-in some situations, apply the principles of biomechanics when guiding clients in therapy situations (assisting with moving, ergonomics)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can:

-list basic concepts of biomechanics and tell about their concrete effects on human movement
-analyze the effects of various postures, movements and forms of exercise on the body
- interpret the effects of external and internal forces on the musculoskeletal system and its various structures
-apply the principles of biomechanics when guiding clients in therapy situations (assisting with moving, therapeutic exercise, ergonomics)

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation scale is from 1 to 5 and it is introduced in the curriculum.