In this course, we go deep into the science of human movement in order to understand the biomechanics of sports. The goal is to break down motion into its physics in order to analyze and optimize athletic performance.
In this course, we go deep into the science of human movement in order to understand the biomechanics of sports. The goal is to break down motion into its physics in order to analyze and optimize athletic performance.
For that, we first need to understand the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. Then, we use different tests, methods and principles to capture the diagnostics and the biomechanics of different movements in sports. Ultimately, with all the prior knowledge that we have gained, we look at the most common tools and devices that are used in the industry for motion analysis.
If You Are Curious And Want To Pursue A Career In Biomechanics, Check Out This Course.
As a studied biomechanist myself, I study the science of human locomotion and find ways to analyze and optimize movements. This course contains lots of valuable scientifically proven knowledge that I have gained over the years studying and working in the field of biomechanics, put together into 60+ lectures and 3.5 hours of content. Let me share it with you.
After finishing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the anatomy and the function of the skeletal system
Understand structure of the muscular system and the functioning of muscle contraction
Know how to break down movements into its physical properties
Apply different methods to different vertical jump tests to calculate the jump height
Understand the biomechanics of sprinting
Know the most common tools used for motion analysis in the industry
The following topics will be covered in this course:
Introduction Into Sports Biomechanics
How can we define sports biomechanics?
What are the tasks and what are some possible fields of work for sports biomechanics?
Which terms are used in the biomechanics to describe locations and movements?
The Skeletal System
What's the structure of bones and joints?
What does "stress shielding" mean and why is it bad?
What's the structure and function of tendons and ligaments?
The Muscular System
Which types of muscle are there and how are they built?
How do muscles contract and how does it affect force generation?
How do muscles and tendons work together to ensure optimal elasticity?
Jumping Diagnostics
What are the goals of jumping diagnostics?
Which different jump tests are there and when should they be used?
Which methods are there to calculate different performance parameters like the jump height?
Sprint Biomechanics
In which biomechanical phases can we devide a 100 m sprint?
What are the differences in the technique and the biomechanics in each phase?
What are the effects of supporting systems (shoes, prostheses etc.) on the sprint performance?
Biomechanical Principles
How can we use physics to describe movements in sports?
Why do we have the biomechanical principles and how can they help us to understand motion?
What are the characteristics of each biomechanical principle?
Motion Analysis
What are the objectives of motion tracking?
Which tools for the analysis of human movement exist in the industry?
How can we further analyze data obtained from motion tracking systems?
Training Surfaces
What are the effects of footwear constructions on athletic performance?
What are the effects of training surfaces on athletic performance?
What are the biomechanical and performance benefits of training barefoot?
Of course, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee from Udemy. Feel free to enroll now to see if this course is for you.
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