IDR104 Anatomy and Sports Biomechanics
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Hilde Lohne Seiler
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Physical Education and Sports
- Physical Education and Sport, one-year programme
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
IDR138 Exercise physiology and basic sport nutrition
Course contents
Anatomy
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Anatomical concepts and terminology
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The skeletal frame and function, and assembly and function of the muscles
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Anatomy of the upper and lower extremities of the body / torso
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Functional anatomy
Biomechanics
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Sports biomechanics and basic mechanical and organical principles
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Mechanical / organical analysis of movement in sport
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student will:
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have basic knowledge of sports biomechanics
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be able to do a basic mechanical organical analysis of movement in sport
Examination requirements
Attendance requirements must be met. Please refer to Canvas for details.
Teaching methods
Instruction will be in the form of lectures, practical work, demonstrations and group work. Parts of the instruction may be compulsory - please refer to the course brochure in Canvas.
Estimated student work load is about 270 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
The course will have two exams, which both must be passed:
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Part A counts 40% and consists of a graded 3-hour written individual exam, and is arranged mid term.
Part B counts 60% and consists of a graded 3-hour written individual exam and is arranged at the end of term.
The course will be given one final mark.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IDR104 – Biological Aspects of Exercise II | 10 |