ESS 263 - Sport Biomechanics

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254; credit or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254L. Recommended Preparation: PHYS 100; MATH 100. ESS 263 examines concepts and scientific principles essential to efficient human movement and describes 5 proper application of kinesiology and the laws of physics to human movement. This course offers a thorough background in biomechanics for those students whose further academic interests may include kinesiology, bioengineering, exercise and fitness, and/or sports coaching. Upon successful completion of ESS 263, the student should be able to: Describe the growth and structure of bones, joints, and muscles. Describe and explain the wide variety of methods employed in determining anthropometric measurements. Integrate pertinent concepts of physics into human movement (e.g., force, mass, acceleration, inertia, momentum, power, work, torque, etc.). Describe the neuromuscular aspects of movement. Describe and interpret electromyography. Explain the many principles associated with muscle physiology (e.g., stress-relaxation response, length-tension relationship, force-velocity relationship, recruitment, angle of pull, etc.). Describe the proprioceptive receptors involved in muscle reflexes. Explain the neural and muscular elements entailed in balance and equilibrium. Explain and apply the concept of leverage to the skeletomuscular system. Thoroughly describe the synovial joints of the body and apply the principles of biomechanics to each. Describe the spinal column (vertebrae) and the physical elements which maintain its proper alignment. Describe pathologies to which the spinal column is susceptible, and precautions for avoidance of these conditions. Describe the wide range of resistance-training devices and methods available. Explain the concept "flexibility," and describe methods for assessing, maintaining, and increasing flexibility. Describe the various methods of biomechanical analysis, and explain their applications to the study of human movement. Describe the application of biomechanical analysis as it applies to different populations and to various athletic activities.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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