KINESIOL 4A03 - Advanced Biomechanics

3 unit(s)

In-depth study of the mechanics of human movement including the topics of multi-linked segment analysis, individual muscle force estimation, 3-D forces and moments, fluid resistance, optimization, efficiency and power flow. The laboratory component covers the scientific method, data acquisition, instrumentation and numerical methods.
Lectures (two hours), lab (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): KINESIOL 2A03, 3AA3 and registration in Level III or above of Honours Kinesiology