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  Course Description
Course Name : Anatomical Basis of Sports Biomechanics

Course Code : ANA522

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BEHİCE DURGUN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the importance of anatomical approach to the sports biomechanics
Analyzes the linear and angular motion from the kinematic and kinetic viewpoint
Compares the kinematic and kinetic parameters in linear and angular motion
Explains gravity, Newton´s Laws and inertia
Analyzes the summation of force, impulse and conservation of angular momentum
Explains the effects of external and internal forces on the human body
Summarizes group function of the muscles affecting individual joints and exercises for group muscles
Relates the function of muscles in sports activities to biomechanical principles

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to integrate the knowledge of human anatomy with biomechanical principles (such as movements, resistance and friction effects) in order to understand and develop sports performance.

Course Contents : The importance of anatomical approach to the sports biomechanics, kinematic and kinetic analysis of linear and angular movements, gravity, stability, Newton´s Laws and inertia, summation of forces, conservation of angular momentum, the effects of external and internal forces on the human body, group functions of the muscles affecting individual joints and exercises for muscles

Language of Instruction : Turkish+English

Work Place : Classrooms of Anatomy Department


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Anatomical approach to sports biomechanics Reading recommended sources Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
2 Kinematic and kinetic analysis in linear motion Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
3 Kinematic and kinetic analysis in angular motion Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
4 The association of kinematic parameters in linear and angular motion Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
5 The association of kinetic parameters in linear and angular motion Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
6 Gravity and stability Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
7 Newton´s Laws Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
8 Inertia Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
9 Summation of force, impulse, the conservation of angular momentum Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
10 MIDTERM EXAM İntegration knowledge from different units Written or oral exam
11 Muscle groups on the upper extremity joints and exercises Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies, anatomical models
12 Muscle groups on the trunk joints and exercises Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies, anatomical models
13 Muscle groups on the head-neck joints and exercises Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies, anatomical models
14 Group action of muscles on the lower extremity joints and exercises Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies, anatomical models
15 Function of muscles in sports activities and biomechanical principles (ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION) Research, preparing questions, team work, lifelong learning, critical thinking Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
16/17 FINAL EXAM İntegration knowledge from different units Written or oral exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  B. Durgun. The Anatomical Basis of the Sports Biomechanics, Lecturer Notes (Powerpoint slides)
Required Course Material(s)  Internet and library database
 Recommended papers and other published or online materials


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Conducts studies on Anatomy and related fields individually or as a team member. 4
2 Gives seminars on a topic related to anatomy. 3
3 Directs learning after critically evaluating information on anatomy. 3
4 Applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning to the studies he/she conducts. 4
5 Discusses and shares his/her anatomical knowledge, current developments and his/her work with inside and outside groups in a systematic way. 4
6 Communicates orally and in writing in a foreign language. 2
7 Follows the ethical and legal rules in the acquisition, storage, usage and after usage procedures of cadavers. 0
8 Develops strategies on anatomical procedures and evaluates the results within a scientific and ethic framework. 5
9 Explains anatomical concepts and fields of study in anatomy. 4
10 Describes normal macroscopic structure of the human body, the interactions of organisms with each other, their vascularity, innervation, lymphatic drainage and functional relationship. 2
11 Distinguishes variations and anomalies of the human body. 0
12 Describes the surface anatomy structures. 1
13 Explains the structure and functional relationships of human nervous system. 0
14 Reinforces his/her knowledge of the human body structure with the basic knowledge of other disciplines in anatomy. 5
15 Has knowledge on information technology, technical equipment, cadaver and microscopic techniques at the required level. 2
16 Integrates the knowledge of anatomy with different disciplines to create, interpret, analyse and synthesise new information using different research methods and proposes solutions. 5
17 Plans research in anatomy and writes reports. 2
18 Does macroscopic and microscopic dissection on cadavers using appropriate techniques. 0
19 Draws the projections of in vivo reference points, surface contours, textures, vessels and nerves to the body wall. 0
20 Makes measurements about his/her research and does animal experiments. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 137
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.48
ECTS Credit: 5