2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPSC3316 Mechanics of Sport and Performance
10 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Dr Daniella Strauss
Email: D.N.Strauss@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
SPSC2213 or SPSC2304 must be completed before taking this module. See below for module details.Pre-requisites
| SPSC2213 | Mechanics of Sport Exercise 1 |
| SPSC2304 | Mechanics of Sport/Exercise 2 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the mechanical principles underlying activities involving running, jumping, throwing and impacts and their implication for optimum performance;
- apply these principles to an analysis of sports performance;
- have experience in the use of a qualitative tool for modelling sports activity;
- be able to critically review the biomechanics research literature related to sports performance.
Syllabus
Optimal performance
- Kinetic and kinematic considerations.
Impacts
- Oblique impacts, spin and friction
- Implications for equipment design.
Running
- Anatomical considerations
- Energetics of bipedal locomotion.
Jumping
- Impulse
- Centre of mass and control of rotation.
Throwing
- Projectiles
- Fluids.
Qualitative modelling.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 83.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 17.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Group and individual project work: 38 hours- Reading for lectures: 20 hours
- Preparation for examination: 25 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- One group (mid semester) project presentation- Project report (2,000 word) completed throughout the module.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Project report | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 09/03/2017
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