Biomechanics Research for Athletic Performance Enhancement
( 24 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Biomechanics in Sports Define biomechanics, its importance in sports, and the role of biomechanics in athletic performance enhancement.
Module #2 Anatomy and Movement Fundamentals Review human anatomy and movement principles, including joint movements, muscle actions, and movement patterns.
Module #3 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement Explain the principles of biomechanical analysis, including data collection, processing, and interpretation.
Module #4 Motion Capture Systems and 3D Analysis Introduce motion capture systems and 3D analysis for quantifying human movement.
Module #5 Force Plates and Ground Reaction Forces Discuss the use of force plates to measure ground reaction forces and their application in sports biomechanics.
Module #6 Electromyography (EMG) and Muscle Activity Explain the principles of EMG and its application in understanding muscle activity during movement.
Module #7 Biomechanics of Running Analyze the biomechanics of running, including kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity.
Module #8 Biomechanics of Jumping and Landing Examine the biomechanics of jumping and landing, including techniques for optimizing performance and reducing injury risk.
Module #9 Biomechanics of Throwing and Striking Investigate the biomechanics of throwing and striking movements, including kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity.
Module #10 Biomechanics of Cycling and Rowing Analyze the biomechanics of cycling and rowing, including kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity.
Module #11 Injury Prevention and Risk Assessment Discuss the role of biomechanics in injury prevention and risk assessment, including identification of risk factors and prevention strategies.
Module #12 Biomechanical Modeling and Simulation Introduce biomechanical modeling and simulation techniques for predicting athletic performance and optimizing movement techniques.
Module #13 Wearable Sensors and Athlete Monitoring Explore the use of wearable sensors for athlete monitoring, including activity tracking, fatigue monitoring, and performance analysis.
Module #14 Machine Learning and Data Analytics in Biomechanics Discuss the application of machine learning and data analytics in biomechanics research, including pattern recognition and predictive modeling.
Module #15 Case Studies in Biomechanics Research Present real-world case studies of biomechanics research applied to athletic performance enhancement and injury prevention.
Module #16 Ethical Considerations in Biomechanics Research Discuss the ethical considerations in biomechanics research, including participant consent, data privacy, and publication ethics.
Module #17 Research Design and Methodology in Biomechanics Explain research design and methodology in biomechanics, including experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
Module #18 Interpreting and Presenting Biomechanics Data Provide guidelines for interpreting and presenting biomechanics data, including data visualization and reporting results.
Module #19 Collaboration and Knowledge Translation in Biomechanics Discuss the importance of collaboration and knowledge translation in biomechanics research, including working with coaches, athletes, and clinicians.
Module #20 Current Trends and Future Directions in Biomechanics Research Examine current trends and future directions in biomechanics research, including emerging technologies and methodologies.
Module #21 Biomechanics of Team Sports Analyze the biomechanics of team sports, including movement patterns, game demands, and performance optimization.
Module #22 Biomechanics of Individual Sports Examine the biomechanics of individual sports, including movement patterns, technique analysis, and performance enhancement.
Module #23 Biomechanics and Sports Nutrition Discuss the intersection of biomechanics and sports nutrition, including the impact of nutrition on athletic performance and recovery.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Biomechanics Research for Athletic Performance Enhancement career
