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GHHE 000/5336 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics (3 cr.)



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An applied study of human performance, including musculoskeletal actions, analysis of motor skills, and training and conditioning techniques, with application of mechanical laws and principles to basic performance patterns. The course aims at enabling the analysis of human movement anatomically and mechanically. The student will understand the different types of skeletal muscle contractions, how they affect joint motion, and comprehend the importance of following the laws of physics when improving motor skills to mitigate injury and/or enhance recovery.



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