| Course code | MA412 | Course title | Specialization course in biomechanics | ECTS | 10 ECTS | Academic responsibility | Olivier Seynnes | Teaching semester | Spring |
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| The course will be taught entirely in English including all communications and exams. The course will deal with advanced biomechanical analysis of human movement and associated methodologies: - kinematic and kinetic analysis, inverse dynamics
- muscle activation and force exertion/measurement in static and dynamic contractions
- mechanical properties of force transmitting tissues
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| Students shall: - demonstrate understanding of the kinematic and kinetic analysis of human motion
- understand analysis of muscle activation during in-vivo human movement
- understand the role of mechanical properties of force bearing tissues for performance, and adaptation to use and disuse
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| The course will be based on scientific literature. Primary course interaction will be lecture/discussion point-counterpoint format. Relevant readings from the biomechanics literature will require short summary writing. In addition, a workshop will be included where students conduct a mini research project with data sampling, data analysis and interpretation. Arbeidskrav Students shall participate actively and sufficiently (80%) in the classes, and must present at least one paper review or other assignment during the course. The presentations/participation will be evaluated "approved" or "not approved".
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| At the end of the seminar, students will have 14 days to write a 6500-word essay (including bibliography). Essay topics will be drawn amongst those addressed during the seminar. Essays will be graded A to F.
Please note that essays uploaded to Fronter will be submitted to the plagiarism prevention service Ephorus.
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| Robertson, D., Gordon, E., Caldwell, G. E., Hamill, J., Kamen, G. & Whittlesey, S. N. (2004). Research methods in biomechanics. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics. You will find the book in the library here: BIBSYS Ask
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