| Module description | A complementary module of basic knowledge that is fundamental to learn advanced procedures and techniques for biomechanics. The module includes synthetic contents preparing a trainee for next and advanced learning materials that is focused on specialized issues on human biomechanics and functional diagnosis.
Within six different topics, comprehensive and general information presenting the most important aspects of biomechanics, anthropometric and physiology is provided. The module contains mainly theoretical content with elements of practice. |
| ECTS | 1 |
| Total workload in hours: classes + individual study |
25 |
| Topics |
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| Academic tutors profiles | Academic tutors possess detailed theoretical and practical knowledge from biomechanics anthropometrics physiology. Is experienced in using modern instruments in the field of measurement signs and parameters and diagnosis evaluation. |
Module: Foundations of Biomechanics applied to the Locomotor System
Module Content
Movements
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Movement planes
Teacher Guide Sheet
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Forces and pressures
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Teacher Guide Sheet
Testing your knowledge
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Signals
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
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Techniques for the instrumental analysis of movements and forces
Sub-units:
How can movements be measured and which parameters can be analyzed? What are the applications of the movements analysis?
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Teacher Guide Sheet
Workshop 1 Worksheet
How can forces and pressures be measured and which parameters can be analyzed? What are the applications of the forces and pressures analysis?
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Class Video
Teacher Guide Sheet
Workshop 1 Worksheet
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Techniques for the instrumental analysis of physiological signs and anthropometric and morphometric parameters
Sub-units:
How can I measure physiological signs?
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Teacher Guide Sheet
What are the applications of the analysis of physiological signs?
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Teacher Guide Sheet
How can I measure morphometric and anthropometric parameters?
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Teacher Guide Sheet
Card
What are the applications of the analysis of anthropometric and morphometric parameters?
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Teacher Guide Sheet
BMI Card
Requirements of a Biomechanical Assessment System. Concepts of Validity, Reliability and Accuracy
Sub-units:
What features should an appropriate biomechanical assessment system count on?
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Teacher Guide Sheet
What do validity, reliability and accuracy mean and why are they important?
Autonomous Work
Didactic Unit
Didactic Unit Video
Baydal Bertomeu et al.
Herrera Ligero et al.
Sánchez Zuriaga et al.
Self-assessment Test
Class Material
Class Presentation
Teacher Guide Sheet
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