General information


Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Bruno Fernandez-valdes Villa
Sergio Vilches Saez 

Teaching languages


  • Catalan
  • Spanish

Skills


Basic skills
  • B3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ​​study), to make judgments that incorporate a reflection on relevant social, scientific and ethical issues

Specific skills
  • E6 Apply the physiological, biomechanical, behavioral and social principles to the different fields of physical activity and sport

  • E7 Identify the risks to health, the practice of inappropriate physical activities and sports and propose alternatives

General competencies
  • G2 Acquire basic scientific training applied to physical activity and sport in its different manifestations

  • G4 Describe the physiological and biomechanical factors that condition the practice of physical activity and sport

  • G6 Recognize the effects of physical activity on the structure and function of the human body

Transversal competences
  • T6 Generate resources for adapting to new situations and solving problems, and for autonomous learning and creativity

Description


The term biomechanics arises from the combination of the words biology and mechanics. According to its etymology, the term biology comes from the Greek roots "bios"(life), and" logos "or"lodge"(science). Thus, biomechanics is defined in a generic way, as the study of the motion of living things by applying the science of mechanics. This subject will therefore focus on the study of the movement of the human body associated with the practice of physical exercise and sport, analyzing and explaining this movement through the application of the basic laws of physics and mechanics, and the skills acquired. in the matter of anatomy and physiology.

The aim of this subject is to introduce CAFE students to the specialty of biomechanics applied to physical activity and sport, providing the knowledge required to address, analyze and explain the causes that cause the movement of human body, as well as the effects of movement and the environment in which sports activities take place. The learning and understanding of this knowledge will be obtained through a teaching process based on the basic principles and foundations of kinetics and kinematics, as well as the physical properties of different biological tissues of the human body.

It is essential for the CAFE professional to know those factors related to biostructural and movement mechanics, which may or may not cause benefit or harm to the human body during the practice of physical exercise and sport. In the same way, it is necessary to acquire skills that allow the CAFE professional to carry out qualitative and quantitative assessments, in order to develop predictive models that provide anticipated knowledge about the effect of the application of forces and movement on the human body.

 

Learning outcomes


  • Identify the main historical facts of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, as well as know how to recognize the study methods and recording techniques most used in these disciplines, and interpret their data.
  •  Apply through knowledge, kinematics and kinetics of human movement, as well as handle and accurately explain biomechanical terminology.
  •  Apply, based on knowledge, the biomechanical principles of motor skills, as well as their interrelationship with the environment.

Working methodology


The methodology of the subject will be carried out combining face-to-face classroom time, with autonomous work time, with the support of the virtual learning environment. The percentage of time the student spends is distributed as follows:

  Activities ECTS
Face-to-face sessions in the classroom (theory presentation, seminars, personalized tutorials) Theoretical presentations with audiovisual support, simulations, role-playing games, group work, application of practice to theory, problem-based learning (PBL), presentations by students. 2.4
Autonomous study

Personal study, problem solving, information search (bibliography, webography), guided work (questionnaires, wikis, debates, forums, etc.), reproduction of models, video capsules, problem solving.

3.6

 

Both in the face-to-face sessions and in the autonomous work, the student will work individually and in work groups.

Each ECTS is equivalent to 25 hours of student dedication, considering the time invested in the total of the activities related to the face-to-face time and the time of autonomous work, that the professor of the subject guides, as well as the reading times, information search, connection to the Virtual Classroom, elaboration of works.

Contents


Topic 1: Conceptualization, historical bases and foundations.

Topic 2: Mathematical bases.

Topic 3: Physical foundations: mechanics applied to the human body.

  •  Linear and angular kinetics.
  •  Linear and angular kinematics.

Topic 4: Work, energy and power.

Topic 5: Fluid dynamics.

Topic 6: Load and resistance. 

Item 7: Levers and pulleys.

Item 8: Mechanics of biological tissues.

Topic 9: Biomechanical principles.

Item 10: Assessment and analysis tools and techniques.

Learning activities


In addition to the theoretical content classes, during the teaching period included in this subject, the teacher will propose different activities that must be solved and delivered by the students through the 'moodle' platform. That is, a system of continuous evaluation will be applied. The content presented by means of the realization of these activities will allow to value the progression of the alumnado with regard to the integration of the theoretical-practical content of the asignatura, as well as supervise the follow-up that realizes each student on the asignatura. These tasks will be complemented by appropriate feedback from teachers on the activities developed by students.

The activities proposed during the continuous evaluation will involve the performance of work, both individually and cooperatively. The teacher will provide the necessary indications and / or instructions so that the students can develop, elaborate and carry out the delivery of their works autonomously.

All activities will be based on practical cases that will allow the application of the contents taught in a master class format.

Evaluation system


The evaluation of the subject will be carried out by means of a system of continuous evaluation (delivery of individual and collective works), together with the realization of a final examination:

  • Continued avaluation: It will be composed by the sessions of theoretical-practical content and the delivery of the corresponding activities related with these. These activities weigh 50% of the final grade of the subject (25% individual work and 25% collective work, respectively). The instructions for the development of the activities will be delivered via Moodle, and will be explained in due course during the corresponding sessions. The average mark of the set of activities delivered must be equal to or greater than 5/10. A grade of less than 5/10 in this section means the suspension of the total assessment of the subject, regardless of the grade obtained in the final exam. In the case of not attending the practical sessions, the activity corresponding to this session will not be able to be delivered and will be listed as suspended.

 

  • Final exam: The final mark of this exam weighs 50% of the final grade of the subject. This exam will be face-to-face, and will consist of test-type questions and / or to be developed. This exam must be passed with a grade equal to or higher than 5/10 in order to be able to average with the rest of the evaluation activities of the subject. A mark lower than 5/10 supposes the suspense of the examination, and therefore, of the total evaluation of the asignatura.

 

  • Extraordinary examination call: This activity corresponds to the evaluation in recovery period. It is a face-to-face exam, and will consist of test-type questions and / or to be developed. In this exam, the student must achieve a grade equal to or higher than 5/10 in order to pass the subject. Those students in whom the continuous assessment is suspended, will not be able to present to the extraordinary announcement of examination.
Evaluation Evaluation activity Criteria for overcoming skills Weighting Assessed skills
To be continued Seminars and / or internships, and individual work Equal to or greater than 5/10 25% B3, G4, G8, T6, E6, E7
Seminars and / or internships, and collective work Equal to or greater than 5/10 25% B3, G4, G8, T6, E6, E7
Final Final exam Equal to or greater than 5/10 50% B3, G4, G8, T6, E6, E7

 

REQUIREMENTS TO PASS THE CONTINUOUS EVALUATION:

The minimum compulsory attendance at internships is 80%. If there is a justified absence from an internship, proof must be provided and only the minimum grade can be chosen to pass (5/10 points). In the case of not passing the section on individual and / or collective work, it will not be possible to choose to take the exam.

Excused absences count as lack of attendance, and therefore affect each student’s mandatory minimum attendance percentage.

Unexcused absences from the theoretical-practical sessions, in addition to counting as a lack of attendance, disqualify the student from submitting the activity related to that session in which the absence occurs. Therefore, the activity will be listed as suspended.

IMPORTANT:

If the continuous assessment is not passed due to non-compliance with any of the necessary requirements described above, the student will fail the subject.

RECOVERY

In accordance with current regulations, during the assessment in the recovery period, only those students who have taken the assessment exam in the first call and have failed will be able to take the extraordinary exam. . In case of Not Presented, you will not be eligible for recovery.

Evaluation activity

Weighting

Assessed skills 

Examen 

50%

B3, G4, G8, T6, E6, E7

 

According to the qualification system (Royal Decree 1125/2003, of 5 September, establishing the European credit system and the qualification system for university degrees of an official nature and valid throughout the state):

0 - 4,9: Suspension (SS)

5,0 - 6,9: Approved (AP)

7,0 - 8,9: Notable (NT)

9,0 - 10,0: Excellent (SB)

REFERENCES


Basic

Gutiérrez Dávila, M. (1998). Sports biomechanics. Ed. Synthesis: Madrid.

Hochmuth, G. (1973). Biomechanics of sports movements. INEF Madrid: Madrid.

Leal, L., Martínez, D. and Sieso, E. (2012). Fundamentals of exercise mechanics. Ed. European Specialists: Barcelona.