Introduction to the Biomechanics of Human Movement

APA 2315

D. Gordon E. Robertson, PhD, FCSB

School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Note, this course replaces APA2313 and cannot be taken with APA 2114.

Last revised: Dr. Robertson no longer teaches this course

“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” Isaac Newton

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Index:

• Course Information
• Course Notes
• Laboratory Information
• Links
• Link to Virtual Campus and Course Labs

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Course Information:

• Course Outline
• Errata to Second Edition of the textbook: Errata3.pdf.
• HyperPhysics Website
• Image Gallery

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Class Notes:

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• History of the Study of Locomotion
• Murphy's Law was developed during biomechanics research
• System International
• IUPAC Green Book
• Hyperphysics link: Physical Units
• Solutions to odd-numbered problems
  
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 2: Basic Concepts
• Hyperphysics link: Vectors and Vector Addition
  
• Example problem
• Quiz
• Solutions to odd-numbered problems
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 3: Statics
• Part 1: Gravity and Forces
• Hyperphysics link: Gravity
• Hyperphysics link: Weight
• Hyperphysics link: Forces
• Feather and hammer drop: Apollo 15
• AVI file
• QuickTime
• Quiz
• Part 2: Levers and Moments of Force
• Moments of force
• Hyperphysics link: Torque
  
• Problems and Answers
• Rules for Free-Body Diagrams
• Solutions to odd-numbered problems
  
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 4: Dry Friction
• Hyperphysics link: Friction
• Example problem
• Solutions to odd-numbered problems
  
• Quiz
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 5: Kinematics
• Part 1: Linear Kinematics
• Hyperphysics link: Linear Motion
  
• Part 2: Projectile Motion
• Hyperphysics link: Trajectories
• Applet
• Applet 2
• Part 3: Angular Kinematics
• Hyperphysics link: Angular Motion
• Hyperphysics link: Centripetal Acceleration and Force
• Solutions to odd-numbered problems
  
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 6: Kinetics
• Forces and Moments of Force
• Body Segment Parameters (Corel) Presentation (.exe), (.pqf), (.pdf) or (.shw)
• Body Segment Parameter Equations
• Table of BSP Proportions
• Hyperphysics link: Coriolis Force
  
• Solutions to odd-numbered problems
  
• Quiz
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 7: Impulse and Momentum
• Part 1: Linear Momentum
• Collisions:
• Newton's cradle: 1 ball and 5 balls
• Applet
• Part 2: Angular Momentum
• Angular momentum demonstration
• Solutions to odd-numbered problems
  
• Quiz
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 8: Work, Energy and Power
• Energy printer version
• Solutions to odd-numbered problems
  
• Quiz
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 9: Fluid Mechanics
• Part 1: Fluid Statics
• Whole body densitometry by underwater weighing
• Part 2: Fluid Dynamics
• Research on pressure distribution during gait at University of Essen
• Hydroperiscope
• View through hydroperiscope
• Swimming Stroke
• Lift or Drag? In Swimming Propulsion
• Important terms and concepts
• Chapter 10: Gait Analysis
• Biomechanics of Locomotion
  

• Appendices
• System International Units
• SI Prefixes
• Conversion Factors
• Greek Alphabet
• Equations
• Physical Constants
• Trigonometry Review
• Glossary of Terms
• Solutions to Odd-numbered Questions

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Laboratories:

• Link to Lab webpage: http://virtualcampus.uottawa.ca

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Canadian Society for Biomechanics (CSB) Information Services:

• CSB Webpage (www.csb-scb.com)
  
• Biomech Motion Analysis System Software
• Canadian University Websites

International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Information Services:

• ISB Website
• Information Services
• Biomechanical Data Sources
• Biomechanical Software Sources
• Employment Opportunities
• ISB Conferences
• Biomch-L Listserver - Newsgroup for biomechanists around the world

WWW Links and Other Societies:

• Academic Societies
• Links
• Search Engines and Online Encyclopedias

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