Biomechanics and Motion MeasurementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student understands the key role of physics in describing the behavior of the human body, and is able to model forces incident on bones and muscles in various situations involving strain and motion, becomes acquainted with equipment specialized to measuring and analyzing different parameters relevant to human motion, and applies learned knowledge.

Content

? Statics and equilibrium
? Rigid body dynamics
? Equipment for motion measurement
? Principles of motion analysis
? Senses and motion

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student recognizes the most essential concepts introduced during the course, and is able to handle simple computational and experimental problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student understands the relevant physical principles introduced during the course, and is able to solve problems requiring advanced computational skills, is capable of performing both the measurements and their subsequent analysis in a careful and accurate manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student understands the relevant physical principles introduced during the course, and is able to solve problems requiring advanced computational skills, is capable of performing both the measurements and their subsequent analysis in a careful and accurate manner, recognizes connections between various subjects, is able to utilize this understanding to solving advanced problems, and shows initiative in performing measurements, analyzing them, and handling challenging situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student recognizes the most essential concepts introduced during the course, and is able to handle simple computational and experimental problems.