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Gradebook, Section 1

•  Introduction and Fundamental Concepts lecture notes
  Reading:
        Reiser et al, 2006: Basic principles through the VJ (pdf)
• Problems to solve
•                 Vectors I (source: Dr. Jim Dowling, McMaster)       
•                  Coordinate Conversion problems
•                  Vectors II  (source: Dr. Robertson, U of Ottawa)        
• Kinematics Lecture Notes
•       Landing Video
•       Landing Data (excel file)
•      Kinematics Project
• Kinetics & Energetics Lecture Notes
•       GRF one leg landing old (excel file)
•       GRF two leg landing old (excel file)
•       GRF one leg landing new (excel file)
•      GRF two leg landing new (excel file)
•       GRF landing project
•  CofP analysis project
•       Eyes Open (excel file)
•       Eyes Closed (excel file)
•       Hasan et al, 1990
• Electromyography Project
•       EMG one landing (excel file)
•       EMG two leg landing (excel file)
   

1. Solve problems in the kinematics and kinetics of linear and angular motion using the appropriate equations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the information to be obtained from the collection and processing of video, force platform, and electromyographical instrumentation.
3. Identify biomechanical concepts and principles relevant to solving problem situations in teaching, coaching, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

• None as of the moment
• Calculator  (With trig functions)
• Other readings as assigned:
  Biomechanics History

• Review and amplification of linear and angular kinematics
• Review and amplification of linear kinetics
• Introduction to angular kinetics
• Introduction to the biomechanics of injury
• Introduction to Movement Analysis (video, force platform)