2017-2018 / EDPH0698-1

Biomechanics : general aspects

Duration

15h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation3 crédits 
 Bachelor in motor skills : general3 crédits 

Lecturer

Didier Maquet

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course studies the physical parameters of human movements.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Understanding how mechanical principles apply to human movement. To stimulate some reflection on the origins of a more efficient and appropriate professional practice.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Mechanical physics, human anatomy, osteology, myology: secured by BAC 1 and BAC 2 courses. Knowledge of trigonometry.

Particular links with a course on the curriculum:

Previously: anatomy, physics

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  • Contents: an illustration of ideas presented during theoretical sessions.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Theoretical course: see the timetable notice board.

Recommended or required readings

PowerPoint is avaible on MyULg.
Reference works :
Simon Bouisset, Bernard Maton : « Muscles, posture et mouvement » Bases et applications de la méthode électromyographique. Hermann Editeurs des Sciences et des Arts, 95.
Enoka, Neuromechanical basis of kinesiology. Human Kinetics, 466

PowerPoint is avaible on MyULg.
Reference works :
Simon Bouisset, Bernard Maton : « Muscles, posture et mouvement » Bases et applications de la méthode électromyographique. Hermann Editeurs des Sciences et des Arts, 95.
Enoka, Neuromechanical basis of kinesiology. Human Kinetics, 466

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam in June.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

MAQUET Didier - ISEPK - B21 - D.Maquet@ulg.ac.be - 04/366.39.27
Secrétariat : Mmes A. DEPAIFVE et A. HANSSEN - ISEPK (Tél. : 04/366.38.90 - 04/366.38.97).