Biomechanics

liepr1012  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

Biomechanics
4.00 credits
30.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Dewolf Arthur;
Language
French
Content
The course content will be divided into three parts:
 - Anthropometry: concepts of the rigid body, the centre of gravity and moment of inertia
- Kinetic analysis: calculation of forces and moments of force in a static situation
- Dynamic situations and concepts of energy, work and power
The student will have to use the basics of biomechanics in an integrated way in the fields of motor science: analysis of joint movements; segmental modelling of the body; inertia; balance and posture; muscular leverage; energy transformation during a movement
Teaching methods
The course aims to give students mathematical tools for modelling and understanding the movement of the human body.
Theory (lecture) + practical sessions
Evaluation methods
The written exam consists of questions on theory and exercises.
The evaluation is carried out by means of a MCQ examination. The examination is "homogeneous" (5 answer proposals for each question, 1 correct answer expected per question, same weighting for all questions). No points are awarded for no answer or incorrect answers.
The minimum threshold (c) of the learning outcomes (corresponding to a mark of 10/20) is set by the following formula: c = ((n+1)/2n) x 100, where n represents the number of propositions per question. In this case, the "minimum pass mark" (c) is set at 60%. In other words, 60% of the questions must be answered correctly to obtain 10/20.
Other information
This course is strictly reserved for FSM students and is not open to other UCLouvain students. 
 
Online resources
Moodle
Teaching materials
  • Une machine à calculer non programmable est nécessaire .
  • Support de cours publié sur Moodle
Faculty or entity
FSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Motor skills : General

Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation