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Biomechanics in Sport and Physical Activity

Course Description: The course covers the principles of kinematic analysis and the foundations of biomechanical analysis, contributing to the development and improvement of athletic movement and the treatment of movement problems in athletes.

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: SPOR212

Objectives of the course :

For the student to be fully familiar with all the information, rules, and principles related to biomechanics and to be able to apply them in the field of sports research and training.
It uses mechanical laws to extract kinematic and kinetic data of motion through data or drawings.
It describes motor performance in terms of kinematics and kinetics.
It uses mechanical laws to extract kinematic and kinetic data of motion through data or drawings.

Course outputs :

Explains the scientific, theoretical, and applied foundations of biomechanics.
It explains the professional fields and contributions of mechanics in the sports field.
It analyzes motion from a kinematic and kinetic perspective.
It explains the cognitive foundations of motor problem-solving and how to analyze it.
Applies foundational content and knowledge to plan and implement appropriate learning experiences for development, in line with local national education standards through the effective use of resources and technology, and metacognitive strategies to solve research problems in the field of sports biomechanics.
Planning, development, and implementation of research and innovative projects in biomechanics.
Applies and develops nutrition methods and techniques, and uses technology to calculate biomechanical variables.
Analyzes and interprets current research evidence that forms the basis of knowledge in the core areas of biomechanics.
Effectively leads a work group, acts with responsibility in management, and effectively communicates across various educational institutions.
Adhere to professional conduct in accordance with customs and traditions, understand the societal and individual importance of a healthy and active lifestyle, and commit to professional ethics, serving others, shared responsibility, and successful collaboration with peers. .
It fosters sports hobbies and bears the responsibility for developing learners' mental, social, physical, and emotional abilities at different educational stages.

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Last updated: 2026-06-07