KINESIOL 722 / Advances in Biomechanics and Electromyography

3 unit(s)

P. Keir

Prerequisite(s): registration in a Kinesiology graduate program, or permission of the instructor

This course will survey the biomechanics and electromyography literature from past to present to put recent advances in perspective and provide a solid grounding. Classic landmark studies in link segment modelling, muscle mechanics, and electromyography will provide the basis for developing technologies and current research areas. The myoelectric signal will be examined from its development (physiology) and techniques to monitor changes with force, muscle length, velocity and fatigue will be examined.