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1. General information
Course:
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
Code:
39303
Type:
BASIC
ECTS credits:
9
Degree:
314 - DEGREE IN SCIENCES OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OF THE SPORT
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
8 - FACULTY OF SPORT SCIENCES
Group(s):
40 
Year:
1
Duration:
AN
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer: JULIÁN ALCÁZAR CAMINERO - Group(s): 40 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Despacho 1.71. Edificio Sabatini
ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y CIENCIAS DEL DEPORTE
5512/96808
Julian.Alcazar@uclm.es

Lecturer: LUIS MARIA ALEGRE DURAN - Group(s): 40 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Despacho 1.60, Edificio Sabatini
ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y CIENCIAS DEL DEPORTE
5506
luis.alegre@uclm.es

Lecturer: IGNACIO LOPEZ MORANCHEL - Group(s): 40 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Despacho 1.72. Edificio Sabatini
ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y CIENCIAS DEL DEPORTE
5531
Ignacio.Lopez@uclm.es

2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Not established
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
Course competences
Code Description
A03 Understand the scientific literature in the field of physical activity and sport in the English language and in other languages of significant presence in the scientific field.
A04 Knowing how to apply information and communication technologies (ICT) to the field of Physical Activity and ports Sciences.
A08 Understand and use common handbooks, as well as manuscripts and, in general, leading bibliography on subjects related to physical activity and sport, in order to prepare reports or solve specific problems that may arise.
B01 Know and understand the object of study of the Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
B02 Know and understand the object of study of the Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
B03 Know and understand the physiological and biomechanical factors that condition the practice of physical activity and sport.
B05 Know and understand the effects of the practice of physical exercise on the structure and function of the human body.
B13 Apply the physiological, biomechanical, behavioral and social principles to the different fields of physical activity and sport.
M111 To acquire the basic knowledge of anatomy required to analyse the functions of the locomotive system during movement.
M113 To analyze exercise programs following anatomical criteria
M114 To apply basic mechanical principles in the analysis of physical activity and sports performance.
M115 To describe the movement and related forces.
M116 To explain the causes of movement and balance.
M117 To be aware of different methodologies (both, basic and complex) designed to analyse the human movement.
M118 To apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the analysis of a sport chosen by the student.
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes
Description
Differentiate the characteristics and structures of bones, muscles and joints.
Identify the functions of the different systems of the human body.
Use motion analysis methodologies to analyze the practice of physical activity and sport.
Use basic anatomical vocabulary to describe any function and movement of the human body.
Select exercises and tasks according to the characteristics and problems of the subject being treated.
Recognize the muscles and joints involved in different movements identifying their functions.
Apply biomechanical analysis of a technical gesture to the teaching of sports skills.
Apply the basic biomechanical principles associated to the movement and states of balance to improve efficiency and reduce injuries in sports practice.
Additional outcomes
Description
6. Units / Contents
  • Unit 1: Context of Biomechanics
    • Unit 1.1: Definitions
    • Unit 1.2: Objectives of Biomechanics of Human Movement
    • Unit 1.3: Areas of Biomechanics
    • Unit 1.4: Subdivisions of Biomechanics
    • Unit 1.5: History of Biomechanics
    • Unit 1.6: Sports Biomechanics in Spain
    • Unit 1.7: Biomechanics in the study plans
    • Unit 1.8: Basic literature
    • Unit 1.9: Biomechanics resources in the Internet
  • Unit 2: Measuring in Biomechanics. Magnitudes
    • Unit 2.1: Quantitative and qualitative methodologies
    • Unit 2.2: Definition of magnitude
    • Unit 2.3: Fundamental and derived magnitudes
    • Unit 2.4: Scalar and vectorial magnitudes
    • Unit 2.5: Units
    • Unit 2.6: Relativity of measurements
    • Unit 2.7: Reference systems
    • Unit 2.8: Space reference terms in Biomechancics
    • Unit 2.9: Validity, objetivity and reliability
  • Unit 3: Types of motion
    • Unit 3.1: Types of motion
    • Unit 3.2: Linear motion
    • Unit 3.3: Angular motion
    • Unit 3.4: Special types of motion
  • Unit 4: Newton's laws
    • Unit 4.1: First law
    • Unit 4.2: Second law
    • Unit 4.3: Third law
  • Unit 5: Torque
  • Unit 6: Balance
    • Unit 6.1: Center of gravity
    • Unit 6.2: Mechanical variables of balance
    • Unit 6.3: Types of balance
    • Unit 6.4: Strategies to recover balance
  • Unit 7: Muscle mechanics
    • Unit 7.1: Mechanical determinants of muscle stregth
    • Unit 7.2: Hill's equation. Force-velocity relationship
    • Unit 7.3: Torque
    • Unit 7.4: Muscle architecture
  • Unit 8: Tissue and material properties
    • Unit 8.1: Types of stress
    • Unit 8.2: Stress-strain relationship. Hooke's law. Young's modulus
    • Unit 8.3: Mechanical responses of living tissues to stress
  • Unit 9: Introduction to anatomy of the locomotor system
  • Unit 10: Types of movement and joint axes
  • Unit 11: Basics of osteology
  • Unit 12: Basics of arthrology
  • Unit 13: Basics of myology and soft tissues
  • Unit 14: Neuromuscular sketeletal structure and reflex arcs
  • Unit 15: Osteology of the upper limb
  • Unit 16: Arthrology of the upper limb
  • Unit 17: Myology of the upper limb
  • Unit 18: Osteology of the trunk and thorax
  • Unit 19: Arthrology and myology of the trunk and thorax
  • Unit 20: Osteology of the lower limb
  • Unit 21: Arthrology and myology of the lower limb
  • Unit 22: Anatomy of the nervous system
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, REMARKS

There will be practical classes (laboratories) both in Anatomy and Biomechacnics, where the contents of the theoretical classes will be applied.


7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
Training Activity Methodology Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) ECTS Hours As Com Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Lectures A03 A08 B01 B02 B03 B13 M114 M115 M116 1.2 30 Y Y
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] Combination of methods A04 A08 B03 B13 M114 M117 M118 0.6 15 Y Y
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study A03 A08 B01 B02 B03 B13 M114 M115 M116 1 25 Y Y
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study A04 A08 B03 B13 M114 M117 M118 1.7 42.5 Y Y
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Lectures B01 B03 M114 M115 1.2 30 Y Y
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] Combination of methods B01 B02 B03 M111 M118 0.6 15 Y Y
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study B03 B05 B13 M118 2.7 67.5 Y Y
Total: 9 225
Total credits of in-class work: 3.6 Total class time hours: 90
Total credits of out of class work: 5.4 Total hours of out of class work: 135

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
Evaluation System Continuous assessment Non-continuous evaluation * Description
Final test 40.00% 50.00% ANATOMY
Progress Tests 20.00% 0.00% BIOMECHANICS
Final test 30.00% 50.00% BIOMECHANICS
Progress Tests 10.00% 0.00% ANATOMY
Total: 100.00% 100.00%  
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).

Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
  • Continuous assessment:
    The evaluation activities will be adapted for the foreign student, according to his/her Spanish and English level.
  • Non-continuous evaluation:
    The evaluation activities will be adapted for the foreign student, according to his/her Spanish and English level.

Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
No further specifications.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours hours

Unit 1 (de 22): Context of Biomechanics
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 4
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3.2
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 6

Unit 2 (de 22): Measuring in Biomechanics. Magnitudes
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 4
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3.2
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 6.5

Unit 3 (de 22): Types of motion
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 4
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3.2
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 6.5

Unit 4 (de 22): Newton's laws
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 4
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3.2
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 6.5

Unit 5 (de 22): Torque
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 3
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3

Unit 6 (de 22): Balance
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 5
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4.2
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5.5

Unit 7 (de 22): Muscle mechanics
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 3
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 2.5
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4.25

Unit 8 (de 22): Tissue and material properties
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 3
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 2.5
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4.25

Unit 9 (de 22): Introduction to anatomy of the locomotor system
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 10 (de 22): Types of movement and joint axes
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4

Unit 11 (de 22): Basics of osteology
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 12 (de 22): Basics of arthrology
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4

Unit 13 (de 22): Basics of myology and soft tissues
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 3
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 14 (de 22): Neuromuscular sketeletal structure and reflex arcs
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5.5

Unit 15 (de 22): Osteology of the upper limb
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 3
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 16 (de 22): Arthrology of the upper limb
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 17 (de 22): Myology of the upper limb
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 3
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 18 (de 22): Osteology of the trunk and thorax
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 19 (de 22): Arthrology and myology of the trunk and thorax
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 20 (de 22): Osteology of the lower limb
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 21 (de 22): Arthrology and myology of the lower limb
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4

Unit 22 (de 22): Anatomy of the nervous system
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 1
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Global activity
Activities hours
10. Bibliography and Sources
Author(s) Title Book/Journal Citv Publishing house ISBN Year Description Link Catálogo biblioteca
 
 
Aguado Jódar, Xavier Biomecánica fuera y dentro del laboratorio Universidad, Secretariado de Publicaciones 84-7719-626-5 1997 Libro sobre prácticas de laboratorio con metodologías sencillas y sofisticadas. Ficha de la biblioteca
Aguado Jódar, Xavier Eficacia y técnica deportiva : análisis del movimiento humano Inde 84-87330-20-7 1993 Libro básico sobre Biomecánica aplicada al deporte. Tiene un enfoque cualitativo, con numerosos ejemplos aplicados a la educación física y el deporte. Ficha de la biblioteca
Alegre, Luis María Causas de la traslación lineal de los cuerpos Editorial Médica Panamericana 978-84-0935-023-4 2008 Capítulo con orientación docente sobre las leyes de Newton, explicadas de forma cualitativa  
Bartlett, Roger Sports biomechanics : reducing injury and improving performance E & FN Spon Routledge 0-419-18440-6 1999 Libro de Biomecánica aplicada al deporte que incluye capítulos sobre las propiedades de los materiales y tejidos. Presenta un enfoque cuantitativo. Ficha de la biblioteca
Blazevich, Anthony Biomecánica deportiva :manual para la mejora del rendimiento Paidotribo 978-84-9910-071-5 2011 Ficha de la biblioteca
Blazevich, Anthony Sports biomechanics: the basics : optimising human performan Libro Bloomsbury 978-1-4081-2749-0 2012 Libro de biomecánica aplicada al deporte con numerosos ejemplos aplicados. Ficha de la biblioteca
Delavier F Guía de los movimientos de musculación Libro Badalona Paidotribo 84-8019-388-3 2006 Libro de tapa blanda con buenas ilustraciones de gestos empleados en musculación y sus relaciones anatómicas Ficha de la biblioteca
Fucci, Sergio Biomecánica del aparato locomotor aplicada al acondicionamiento muscular Elsevier 84-8174-645-2 2003 Libro con un enfoque anatómico que incluye excelentes ilustraciones de la musculatura implicada en diferentes ejercicios de musculación. Ficha de la biblioteca
Gilroy AM Prometheus. Atlas de Anatomía Editorial Médica Panamericana 978-84-7903-600-3 2008  
Izquierdo, Mikel Biomecánica y bases neuromusculares de la actividad física y Editorial Médica Panamericana 978-84-0935-023-4 2008 Compendio de capítulos sobre diferentes aspectos de la Biomecánica. Es el libro reciente más completo en español sobre el tema. Ficha de la biblioteca
Kapandji, A I Fisiología articular. Volúmenes I, II y III. Libro Madrid Médica Panamericana. 978-84-9835-461-4 2010 Libros con excelentes esquemas anatómicos y biomecánicos  
Latarjet M, Ruiz Liard A. Anatomía humana. Tomos I y II Libro Madrid Médica Panamericana. 2004 Atlas clásico de anatomía humana  
McGinnis, Peter Merton Biomechanics of sport and exercise Human Kinetics 0-87322-955-X 1999 Libro con muy buenos ejemplos aplicados al deporte. Explicaciones claras de conceptos básicos. Ficha de la biblioteca
Morin, Jean-Benoit; Samozino, Pierre Biomechanics of Training and Testing: Innovative Concepts and Simple Field Methods Libro Springer 978-3319056326 2018  
Netter F.H. Atlas de Anatomía Humana. Barcelona Masson 1999 Atlas clásico de anatomía humana  
Neumann, D. Fundamentos de rehabilitación física Libro Madrid Paidotribo 2007 Libro que relaciona estructura anatómica y función de manera clara con excelentes ilustraciones  
Sobotta, J; VV.AA Anatomía humana. Tomos I y II Libro Madrid Médica Panamericana. 84-7903191-3 1993 Atlas clásico de anatomía humana  
Viladot Voegeli, Antonio Lecciones básicas de biomecánica del aparato locomotor / Ant Springer Verlag Iberica 84-07-00198-8 2001 Ficha de la biblioteca
Williams P, Warwick R. Gray. Anatomía. Volúmenes I y II Libro Madrid Alhambra-Longman 84-205-2298-8 1992 Libro clásico de anatomía descriptiva Ficha de la biblioteca



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