Biomechanics 2 (6835.4)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain the capabilities and limitations of different biomechanical equipment in their use to assess human movement;
2. Collect and analyse data from multiple pieces of biomechanical equipment to assess human movement;
3. Describe and analyse typical and pathological human gait to identify deviations, causes, and intervention strategies; and
4. Apply biomechanical knowledge in sport, clinical, and occupational settings.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
6834 Biomechanics 1Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Crystal Kean |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Crystal Kean |
Required texts
Required readings are available through the Biomechanics 2 UCLearn site Reading List. These readings will support the lecture material and practical activities. Please ensure you access the Reading List via the Biomechanics 2 UCLearn site.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit, except for Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
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Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
There are no compulsory attendance requirements. However, students are expected to engage with learning material and encouraged to attend all practical laboratory classes.
Lectures
All lectures will be pre-recorded lectures and provided via UCLearn.
Practical Laboratory Classes
The practical session represents an opportunity to apply content covered in lectures/readings and thus provide a vital part of the understanding and learning process. Students are encouraged to attend all practical sessions. Data for the Gait Lab Report assessment will be collected and processed during the Week 2 and 3 practical sessions. Summary data will then be made available via the Biomechanics 2 UCLearn site in Week 5. The Case Study Assessment will be completed in Week 13 during the allocated practical session and requires all students to attend. As the Gait Lab Report and Case Study Assessment relate heavily to the practical activities, it is important students attend the practical classes.
Required IT skills
The use of UCLearn, library searching skills, word processing, manipulation of data and creation of graphs using Excel (or similar software), and electronic presentation skills are necessary for this unit.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
