Biomechanics and Motion Measurement (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00EY07-3003

General information

Timing: 18.08.2025 - 19.10.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Unit: School of ICT and Industrial Management

Campus: Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 0 - 35

Degree programmes: Information and Communication Technology

Teachers: Matti Kantola; Juha Kopu

Groups: TVT24-H
Hyvinvointi- ja terveysteknologia

Course: TX00EY07

Implementation has 13 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 35 h 30 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Thu 21.08.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5019 Oppimistila
Thu 28.08.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5019 Oppimistila
Tue 02.09.2025 time 10:30 - 12:00 (1 h 30 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5025 Oppimistila
Thu 04.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5019 Oppimistila
Thu 11.09.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5019 Oppimistila
Thu 18.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5019 Oppimistila
Tue 23.09.2025 time 10:30 - 12:00 (1 h 30 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5025 Oppimistila
Wed 24.09.2025 time 13:00 - 14:30 (1 h 30 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5025 Oppimistila
Thu 25.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5019 Oppimistila
Thu 02.10.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5019 Oppimistila
Fri 03.10.2025 time 08:00 - 14:00 (6 h 0 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPB1020 Liikelaboratorio
Tue 07.10.2025 time 10:30 - 12:00 (1 h 30 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPB1020 Liikelaboratorio
Thu 09.10.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biomekaniikka ja liikkeen mittaaminen TX00EY07-3003	MPA5019 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

After completing the course, the student understands the importance of the concepts and laws of physics in describing the functioning of the human body, and is able to model the stresses on bones and muscles in different load situations and during movement. Student is acquainted with the equipment specialized in the evaluation of movement and walking, and is able to apply the information obtained from these.

Content

Statics and equilibrium
Rigid body dynamics
Equipment for motion measurement
Movement analysis, plantar pressure, muscle activity, step analysis
Senses and motion

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. Student is able to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information and communication technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. Student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze expertise in the information and communication technology sector and the development of his/her own expertise.