PED 471 - Biomechanics of Sport and Fundamental Skills

(3 credits)

Biomechanics, the study of human movement, will focus on balance, buoyancy, leverage, force, angles of rebound, projectiles, motion, and kinesthesis. They will be used to analyze fundamental movement and create specialized sports skills. These factors will be related to learning theory, coaching techniques, and individualization of instruction. The course, designed to accommodate persons new to biomechanics, will enable sport management personnel to recognize efficient movement in visual media and to describe sport skills accurately. Coaches and teachers will learn to identify error in sport skills.

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