2020-2021 / EDPH0698-1

Biomechanics : general aspects

Duration

15h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation4 crédits 
 Bachelor in motor sciences3 crédits 

Lecturer

Didier Maquet

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

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, hybrid learning)

Theoretical course: see the timetable notice board.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

See « Assessment section »

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

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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).