KIN 201-3 Biomechanics

This course will cover the application of basic

mechanics to human movement. It will provide

students with a basic understanding of how forces act

on body segments and how movements are

produced. The subject matter of this course is

relevant to quantifying all forms of physical activity,

from activities of daily living, physically challenged

movement patterns, to elite athletic performance. It

also has applications in medical settings, including

rehabilitation and sports medicine. Prerequisite:

MATH 152 or 155, PHYS 101 or 120, PHYS 102 or

121, PHYS 130 or 131, KIN 142.