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Research Topics in Human Movement Biomechanics (B-KUL-L01N7A)

4 ECTSEnglish43 First termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Jonkers Ilse (coordinator) |  De Groote Friedl |  Jonkers Ilse |  Vanwanseele Benedicte
POC Lichamelijke opvoeding en bewegingswetenschappen

Aims

This course introduces the student to state of the art literature, research questions and methodologies in the field of human movement biomechanics.

 

At the end the student is able to:.
 - comprehend and explain state of the art measurement techniques in human movement biomechanics;

- determine the strength and the weakness of different methodologies, measurement protocols and processing workflows.

- evaluate the appropriateness of the data interpretations and conclusions

- evaluate and discuss the quality of a published scientific manuscript in the field of movement biomechanics, convey his/her assessment to peers and guide discussion on this topic. The student is able to make a SWOT analysis of scientific papers

 

This course contributes to:
- critical reading of scientific literature.
- the development of test leader skills.

-the understanding of the interaction and interpretation of multi-parameter processes.

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.

 

Prerequisites credit contract

Students with one of the following degrees are allowed to follow this course :

- Bachelor in physical education and movement sciences

- Bachelor in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy

- Bachelor in medicine

- Bachelor in biomedical sciences

- Bachelor in pharmaceutical sciences

- Bachelor in biomedical engineering

- Bachelor in bioengineering

AND has taken the course (or takes it simultaneously)

- Advanced Research Skills for the Human Movement Scientist  (eg L07M8A)

Prerequisites for students who are not registered for the programs bachelor of Physical Education and Movement Sciences/Master of Movement and Sports Sciences, but wish to include the course as a component of choice in their programme:
These students should contact the coordinator of the course. On the basis of prior knowledge and motivation, the coordinator will determine whether or not the student can be admitted to the course.

Order of Enrolment

Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.


SIMULTANEOUS(L07M8A)

The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
L07M8A : Advanced Research Skills for the Human Movement Scientist

This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
L05I2A : Masterproef bewegings- en sportwetenschappen: deel 2
L07F5B : Orthopedic and Biomechanical Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children
L03J9A : Verdiepend onderzoek in de klinische bewegingsanalyse
L07M8A : Advanced Research Skills for the Human Movement Scientist
L01N6A : Research Techniques in Human Movement Biomechanics
L09I8B : Biomedisch onderzoek in de bewegingswetenschappen: (interne) onderzoeksverdieping

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

4 ects. Research Topics in Human Movement Biomechanics (B-KUL-L01N7a)

4 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture43 First term
De Groote Friedl |  Jonkers Ilse |  Vanwanseele Benedicte
POC Lichamelijke opvoeding en bewegingswetenschappen

Content

This course introduces the student to state of the art literature and research questions in the field of human movement biomechanics, related to – but not restricted to - musculoskeletal loading, rigid body simulations, muscle mechanics, muscle-tendon interaction, neuro-mechanics, mechanobiology, metabolic energy of locomotion. State of the art methodologies related to experimental techniques (e.g. Integrated 3D Motion Capture, Surface EMG, Ultrasound, dynamometry, accelerometry…) – as well as computational techniques (musculoskeletal modelling, rigid body human motion simulation, neuromechanical simulation, finite element simulation…) are presented.

 

Course material

Power point, Reader and course material on Toledo

Evaluation

Evaluation: Research Topics in Human Movement Biomechanics (B-KUL-L21N7a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Paper/Project, Presentation, Participation during contact hours, Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Reference work

Explanation


The weighting of the different exam evaluations will be clarified on Toledo.

Students have to pass all evaluation parts in order to succeed the course.

If some parts of the evaluation are not completed (in time) the overall evaluation is ‘not completed’ (NA)

 

 

The students are expected to be acquainted with the education and the examination regulations of the KU Leuven and the faculty additions, including the rules about plagiarism.

Information about retaking exams

The mark for the 2nd exam opportunity is calculated based only on the score of the exam and the score of the paper/presentation. Students who have passed the paper/presentation in the first exam opportunity do not need to re-do the paper in the 2nd exam opportunity. In that case the score of the paper/presentation will be retained and the student only need to retake the exam.