Fall 2018 EN306 Biomechanics of Human Movement
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This syllabus is subject to change at the instructors’ discretion.
Fall 2018 EN306 Biomechanics of Human Movement
COURSE INFORMATION
Instructor: Shawn O’Connor, PhD Class Schedule: M,W 2-3:15pm
Email: soconnor@sdsu.edu Class Location: LT-161
Phone: (619) 594-1917 Office Hours Schedule: See Blackboard
Office: ENS 316 Office Hours Location: See Blackboard
Pre or Co-Requisite: ENS 303
COURSE OVERVIEW
This class is designed to provide students with a mix of theoretical concepts and applied problem solving in
various biomechanical applications in human movement. Through the core math, physics, kinesiology, and
anatomy classes students have taken to this point, you have been provided a breadth of information that will
serve you in learning the basic concepts of kinematics and kinetics of whole body and joint movement.
COURSE MATERIALS
• Required In-Class Materials:
o Lecture slides (print out before class)
o i>clicker remote (This syllabus is subject to change at the instructors’ discretion. Learning Goal 2: Demonstrate effective oral, written, and other interpersonal skills to help communicate knowledge and promote health and wellbeing in diverse communities. Objective 2.1: Use effective technical writing skills to communicate information about exercise and nutritional science. Learning Goal 3. Demonstrate understanding of scientific concepts, principles, and methods used in the study of exercise, nutrition, and rehabilitation sciences. Objective 3.1: Articulate the strengths and limitations of various research designs. Learning Goal 4. Use an array of technologies to support inquiry and professional practice. Objective 4.1: Use the internet and e-mail to communicate with others and find valid information. Learning Goal 5. Integrate biomechanical theory of human movement in order to use qualitative analysis skills of human movement. Objective 5.1: Conduct a qualitative kinematic analysis of human movement. Objective 5.2: Explain the relationship between theoretical physics of human movement and the observed phenomena of human movement. Learning Goal 6. Summarize the kinematic and kinetic parameters of normal human gait. Objective 6.1: Explain the importance of the determinants of gait for energy efficient ambulation. Course Learning Objectives: 1. To define biomechanics and its role in analyzing human movement 2. To apply the basic principles of kinematics in quantifying and describing joint movement 3. To identify the relationship between linear and angular kinetics and their effects on human movement 4. To evaluate various methods employed to quantitatively measure joint kinematics and kinetics 5. To use biomechanical techniques to evaluate joint movement in clinical-decision making and analyzing human performance 6. To qualitatively apply the fundamental principles of biomechanics in identifying the movement patterns in basic clinical applications COURSE ASSESSMENT Exams (3 x 65 pts each): In-class exams will consist of problem based, multiple choice, and true/false questions covering the material of each 4-5 week unit. You will be given at least one-week advanced notice for any changes in exam dates. The cumulative final exam, Exam #3, will be given on the SDSU scheduled date of Friday, Dec 14 2018, 3:30-5:30pm. Homeworks (6 x 10 pts each): Homework assignments provide an excellent review and study guide for the exams. To full receive full credit, you must 1) upload a scanned copy of your written solutions (single pdf) with circled answers to Turnitin on Blackboard and also 2) enter your answers into a Blackboard quiz for efficient grading. All homework must be submitted by the 11:59pm deadline on the day they are due. Late work may be turned in up to 24 hours late, for a maximum of 70% credit. Problem solutions will be presented in a solutions video after the late due date. While you may work on the homeworks with other students, the answers that you put down must be your own, in your own words, and created by you. In other words, you should be able to explain how you solved each problem upon submitting the assignment. Also, if you fail to show the steps leading to your final answer, you will receive no credit for my answers.
This syllabus is subject to change at the instructors’ discretion. Reading Quizzes (5 x 6 pts each): To gain experience in biomechanics scientific research, you will be required to read journal articles within sports biomechanics, physical therapy, gait analysis, or other biomechanics related areas. After reading each article, you will take a Blackboard quiz to test your comprehension of the material. Specific guidelines for each reading will be posted on Blackboard. Information from these readings will also inform exam questions. All reading quizzes must be submitted by the 11:59pm deadline on the day they are due. Late work may be turned in up to 24 hours late, for a maximum of 70% credit. While you may work on the reading quizzes with other students, the answers that you put down must be your own and you should be able to explain the answer to each question upon submitting the assignment. In-Class Participation (15 pts total): You will receive participation credit during each class by answering at least 50% of the i>clicker questions that day. To receive full participation points for the semester, you must earn credit for 24 out of the 27 lectures (i.e. you can miss 3 lectures no questions asked). You must register your i>clicker remote on your SDSU Blackboard course not the i>clicker company site. If you do not attend class, forget to bring your i>clicker, or your i>clicker is not working, you receive no credit that day. Please keep extra batteries available (two AA) and write your name and contact info on your clicker. If you allow someone else to use your clicker on your behalf, then this is considered academic dishonesty and you will lose all participation points for the semester as well as receive a referral to the Judicial Procedures Office. Receiving participation credit for the day is also contingent upon you following the course policies regarding classroom behavior. Participation credit will be posted on Blackboard after each class and it is your responsibility to check that you are receiving expected credit and address problems with the instructor before the next class. COURSE GRADING Assessment Points ENS Goals Course Objectives ------------------- ---------- ------------------------- ----------------------------- Exam #1 65 1.1-1.4, 3.1, 5.1-2, 6.1 1, 2, 4 Exam #2 65 1.1-1.4, 3.1, 5.1-2, 6.1 3, 4 Exam #3 65 1.1-1.4, 3.1, 5.1-2 4, 5, 6 Homeworks (6) 60 1.1-1.4, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1-2, 6.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Reading Quizzes (5) 30 1.1-1.4, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1-2, 6.1 1, 4, 5, 6 Participation 15 1.1-1.4, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1-2, 6.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ------------------ --------- Total: 300 The following scale will be used to assign a final letter grade: A = 92.5-100% B- = 79.5-82.4% D+ = 67.5-69.4% A- = 89.5-92.4 % C+ = 77.5-79.4% D = 57.5-67.4% B+ = 87.5-89.4% C = 72.5-77.4% D- = 50.0-57.4% B = 82.5-87.4 % C- = 69.5-72.4% F =
This syllabus is subject to change at the instructors’ discretion.
COURSE POLICIES
1. Regular and punctual attendance at all classes is expected and essential for optimum academic success.
2. For absences in conjunction with university-sanctioned activities such as athletics, students must identify
schedule conflicts within the first two weeks of class per university policy.
3. Missed exams may ONLY be made up with a legal, written excuse. A missed exam for an approved reason
MUST be completed prior to returning to the next class meeting.
4. Classroom Courtesies
a. Respect individual diversity of each person in the class.
b. Limit in class talking. Disruptive students will be asked to leave the classroom.
c. Cell Phones – I do not want to see them, even for use as calculators.
d. Laptops/Tablets okay for note taking but please do not text message.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your
responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. You can also learn more about the
services provided by visiting the Student Disability Services website.
To avoid any delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student Disability Services as
soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, and that accommodations based upon
disability cannot be provided until you have presented your instructor with an accommodation letter from
Student Disability Services. Your cooperation is appreciated.
STUDENT SERVICES:
A complete list of all academic support services is available on the Academic Success section of the SDSU
Student Affairs website.
For help with improving your writing ability, the SDSU Writing Center staff are available in person and online.
Counseling and Psychological Services offers confidential counseling services by licensed psychologists,
counselors, and social workers. More info can be found at their website or by contacting (619) 594-5220. You
can also Live Chat with a counselor http://go.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/cps/therapist-consultation.aspx between
4:00pm and 10:00pm, or call San Diego Access and Crisis 24-hour Hotline at (888) 724-7240.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
The University adheres to a strict policy regarding cheating and plagiarism. These activities will not be tolerated
in this class. You are encouraged to study together and discuss information and concepts from the lectures, but
all submitted work must be your own. Become familiar with the policy and what constitutes plagiarism
(http://studentaffairs.sdsu.edu/srr/cheating-plagiarism.html). Any cheating or plagiarism will result in failing this
class and a disciplinary review by the University. These actions may lead to probation, suspension, or expulsion.
See the following resources:
• http://go.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/srr/cheating-plagiarism.aspx
• http://library.sdsu.edu/guides/tutorial.php?id=28This syllabus is subject to change at the instructors’ discretion.
TURNITIN
Students agree that by taking this course all required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity
review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source
documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers.
You may submit your papers in such a way that no identifying information about you is included. Another option
is that you may request, in writing, that your papers not be submitted to www.turnitin.com. However, if you
choose this option you will be required to provide documentation to substantiate that the papers are your
original work and do not include any plagiarized material.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR BLACKBOARD
Student support for Blackboard is provided by the Library Computing Hub, located on the 2nd floor of Love
Library. They can be reached at 619-594-3189 or hub@mail.sdsu.edu
REMINDER: The best browser for Blackboard is Firefox. There are known problems with using other browsers to
take tests and quizzes in Blackboard. Download Firefox for free: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
COURSE SCHEDULE
Table 1 - Course Schedule with Lecture Slides, Date, Topic, Textbook Material, and Assignment
Lecture Day Date Topic Textbook Assignments Due
Slides Lesson
L1 Mon 08/27 Introduction to Biomechanics L1 Bb: Algebra Review Video
Anatomy Review Bb: Trig Review Video
L2 Wed 08/29 Dimensions and Math Review, Register i>clicker remote
Scaling in Bb
Mon 09/03 Labor Day – No Class
L3 Wed 09/05 Reference Frames and Vectors
L4 Mon 09/10 Linear Kinematics L2
L5 Wed 09/12 Linear Kinematics Reading Quiz 1 due 9/12
L6 Mon 09/17 Uniform Acceleration,
Projectile Motion
L7 Wed 09/19 Linear Kinetics L3 Homework 1 due 9/19
L8 Mon 09/24 Linear Kinetics L5
L9 Wed 09/26 Friction L6 Reading Quiz 2 due 9/26
L10 Mon 10/01 Linear Gait Kinematics & Kinetics
L11 Wed 10/03 Reading Quiz, Exam 1 Review Homework 2 due 10/03
Mon 10/08 EXAM 1This syllabus is subject to change at the instructors’ discretion.
L12 Wed 10/10 Angular Kinematics
L13 Mon 10/15 Linear – Angular Relationship
L14 Wed 10/17 Linear – Angular Relationship Reading Quiz 3 due 10/17
L15 Mon 10/22 Temporospatial Gait L7
L16 Wed 10/24 Torques and Moment Arms Homework 3 due 10/24
L17 Mon 10/29 Torques and Static Equilibrium
L18 Wed 10/31 Angular Kinetics Reading Quiz 4 due 10/31
L19 Mon 11/05 Angular Gait Kinematics &
Kinetics
L20 Wed 11/07 Reading Quiz, Exam 2 Review Homework 4 due 11/7
Mon 11/12 EXAM 2
L21 Wed 11/14 Lab Tour/Measurement L4
Online
L22 Mon 11/19 COG / Moment of Inertia L8
Wed 11/21 No Class
L22 Mon 11/26 Inverse Dynamics Reading Quiz 5 due 11/26
L23 Wed 11/28 Balance
L24 Mon 12/03 Tissue Biomechanics 10 Homework 5 due 12/03
Online
L25 Wed 12/05 Tissue Biomechanics
L26 Mon 12/10 TBD Homework 6 due 12/10
L27 Wed 12/12 Reading Quiz, Exam 3 Review
Friday 12/14 3:30-5:30pm Final EXAM 3You can also read
