SE732-7-AU-CO:
Biomechanics of Locomotion
2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
07 October 2022
Requisites for this module
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MSC C60212 Sport and Exercise Science
Human movement, in particular walking gait is studied in some detail. Particular focus will be on what is 'normal' gait and from there the focus will shift to clinical populations and how gait is altered. The methods with which gait is analysed, from observational gait analysis to three-dimensional motion analysis, will also be explored with emphasis on interpreting the data and understanding how the data was obtained.
The aim of the module is to enable students to critically analyse movement analysis.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the characteristics of human locomotion
2. Demonstrate competence in the critical analysis of relevant experimental data;
3. Demonstrate competence in written communication.
4. Demonstrate competence in advanced motion analysis techniques
Labs 4x2 hours – competence in motion analysis techniques (note seminar titles are not fixed and subject to change if a "hot topic" arises during the course of the module).
Seminar/workshops 7 hours
Labs 6 hours (details will be given in class)
Student managed learning: 137 hrs/module, Total: 150 hrs
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non - essential items, please refer to the module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Data Analysis & Interpretation (DAI) |
|
15% |
| Coursework |
Essay |
|
85% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Matthew Taylor, email: mtaylor@essex.ac.uk.
Dr. Matt Taylor, Dr Bernard Liew & Dr Aleksandra Birn-Jeffery
sres@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Philip Daniel Brian Price
St Mary's University
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 27 hours, 9 (33.3%) hours available to students:
18 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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