KINE 4550 Applied Biomechanics Laboratory
Spring 2007
Director: Danny M. Pincivero, Ph.D.
Office: 1408 Health and Human Services
Phone: 530-5291
E-mail: danny.pincivero@utoledo.edu
Teaching Assistants: Richard Robinson (richard.robinson@utoledo.edu)
Anuradha Mukherjee (imanu_m@yahoo.com)
Catalog Description
The course is the laboratory component of the applied biomechanics course. Emphasis
will placed on the application of concepts learned in lecture to rehabilitation and sport
situations. This will occur through hands-on activities and experiments involving
contemporary forms of biomechanical instrumentation. Prerequisites: KINE 1700,
2500, or 2530.
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate the ability to: (a) collect biomechanical data; (b) analyze data using a
variety of mathematical techniques; and (c) disseminate the analysis in a professional
manner.
2. Develop an understanding of hardware and software instrumentation to aid in the
analysis of human movement.
3. Develop an understanding of the relationship between the kinematic variables of
position, velocity, and acceleration.
4. Demonstrate the application of fundamental principles in the study of biomechanics to
various situations.
5. Develop the ability to use the “Human Movement Analysis” software program for
analyzing various biomechanically-related situations.
Readings
Although there are no assigned readings for this course, the students are expected to draw
upon the resources provided through KINE 4540 (Applied Biomechanics). As indicated
in the lecture portion of this course, the students should refer to the online materials
and/or textbooks listed below for reference. The online materials are available (Hall,
Susan J. Basic Biomechanics, 3rd Edition, WCB McGraw-Hill 1999) from the Carlson
Library website (www.cl.utoledo.edu) and must be accessed through the “Reserve
Materials” link. Students must type the course number (or instructor name) and their
student number at this website in order to access the readings. Any of the following texts
are valuable references:
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Hamill J, Knutzen KM. Biomechanical basis of human movement. 2nd Edition.
Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. 2003. (ISBN: 0-7817-3405-3)
Serway RA, Faughn JS. College Physics (Volume I) 6th Edition. ThomsonBrooks, Cole Publishers, 2003.
Enoka RM. Neuromechanics of human movement. 3rd Edition. Human Kinetics
Publishers. 2002. (ISBN: 0-7360-0251-0)
Grabiner MD. Current issues in biomechanics. Human Kinetics Publishers. 1993.
(ISBN: 0-87322-387)
Nigg BM, Herzog W. Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. 2nd Edition.
John Wiley & Sons. 1999. (ISBN: 0-471-0251-0)
Computer Resources
This course will use a computer software program (HU-MAN) that will assist in the
analysis of human movement. Students can familiarize themselves with the program at
the following website (http://www.hma-tech.com/) . Students with a valid UTAD
computer account will be able to access this program in the Department of Kinesiology
computer lab (HH 2501). Students are also able to purchase an on-line version of the
software through the preceding website for out-of-class work.
Course Requirements and Policies
1) Class Attendance: Attendance at the scheduled labs is mandatory. Excused absences
will only be granted for illness, family emergencies, and school-related obligations.
Attendance will comprise 10% of your final grade.
2) Laboratory Assignments: Students are required to complete laboratory assignments
by the designated due data unless a valid excuse can be provided (see “class attendance”
above for what constitutes valid excuses). Students may be required to download and
print the laboratory assignments from following website:
(http://www.hhs.utoledo.edu/kinesiology/kine_classlinks.html)
3) Plagiarism and academic dishonesty: Students are responsible for following the
guidelines in the UT student handbook and the College of Health and Human Services
regarding plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Students that violate these policies may
automatically receive a grade of “F” and may be subject to other disciplinary procedures
by Department of Kinesiology, the College of Health and Human Services, and/or the
University of Toledo.
Course Content Outline (tentative; order and content of labs is subject to change)
HU-M-AN labs
Measuring Coordination
Affordances
Qualitative Assessment: Developmental sequences
Constraints
Gait Analysis
Velocity and acceleration lab
Biomechanics research
Evaluation Procedures
Laboratory Assignments = 90%
Attendance = 10%
Grading Scale
A ≥90%
A- = 85-89%
B+ = 80-84%
B = 75-79%
C+ = 70-74%
C = 65-69%
D+ = 60-64%
D = 55-59%
F<55%