BIOMECHANICS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Provides a comprehensive study of biomechanical foundations and principles underlying physical activity. Topics include musculoskeletal determinants of human movement, analysis of sports skills, feedback, and cueing techniques. Includes descriptions and applications of biomechanical concepts related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness.
Topics
- musculoskeletal determinants of human movement
- analysis of sports skills
- feedback
- and cueing techniques
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Physical Education and MATH 112 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate and apply fundamental principles from physics and mechanics to human movement. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe and apply biomechanical concepts related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Gain the skills necessary to assess both proper and improper movement strategies and provide teaching cues based on biomechanical principles to facilitate movement mastery. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate and apply fundamental principles from physics and mechanics to human movement. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe and apply biomechanical concepts related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Gain the skills necessary to assess both proper and improper movement strategies and provide teaching cues based on biomechanical principles to facilitate movement mastery. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027