EXSC 365

OBJECTIVES: Students will demonstrate how to apply physical laws to human motion. Included physical laws deal with forces, linear and angular motion (and projectile motion), fluid mechanics, and tissue mechanics. Applications of these physical laws to issues related to exercise and sport (e.g., technique, training, and injury) will be examined.

INSTRUCTOR:

Matt Seeley, PhD, ATC
116 B Richards Building, or Biomechanics Lab (124 RB)
email: matt_seeley@byu.edu
phone: 801.422.4970

OFFICE HOURS:

M/W 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

CLASS TIME & PLACE:

T/H: 10:00-10:50 PM @ 255 Smith Fieldhouse

TEXT:

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
Peter M. McGinnis
Published by Human Kinetics in 2004

A copy of the text is on reserve in the college learning resource center. The text is not required. However, I strongly encourage each student to purchase it, as the text contains numerous practice problems, and the completion of these problems will be most helpful in preparing for quizzes and exams. Also, the text provides excellent instruction regarding most of the material that will be covered this semester.

CLASS WEBSITE: http://neon.byu.edu/~seeleym/exsc365(seeley)/index365.html. This site provides the learning outcomes (objectives) for all chapters and outlines for some chapters, as well as links to other relevant information including a tentative class calendar, sample problems, term project helps, and other items. I would like to credit Dr. Iain Hunter, as he is responsible for much of the format for this website.

COURSE OUTLINE: 1. Basics of Force

2. Linear Force and Linear Motion

3. Angular Force and Angular Motion

4. The Mechanics of Human Gait

5. Projectile Behavior (Balls, Javelins, People, and More)

6. Mechanical Behavior of Human Bone, Muscle, and Connective Tissue

7. Biomechanical Applications for Coaching, Training, and Injury Prevention

EXAMS: Two midterm exams and a final exam will be given; each exam will be taken in the testing center, comprehensive, and worth 20% of your final grade.

QUIZZES: Twenty short quizzes will be given throughout the semester; each quiz will count for 1% of your final grade. These quizzes will be administered via i-clicker technology. Consequently, each student will be required to purchase an i-clicker remote. These can be purchased in the BYU bookstore, among other locations. To register your i-clicker, go to www.iclicker.com/registration, and complete the registration process at this site.

TERM PROJECT: A complete description will be given in class. This project will be worth 20% of your final grade.

	Weighting:
	Midterm Exams	40%
	Quizzes	20%
	Project	20%
	Final Exam	20%
	Grade Ranges :
	A	92-100%
	A-	90-91%
	B+	88-89%
	B	82-87%
	B-	80-81%
	C+	78-79%
	C	72-77%
	C-	70-71%
	D+	68-69%
	D	60-67%
	E	less than 60%

Honor Code Standards

In keeping with the principles of the BYU Honor Code, students are expected to be honest in all of their academic work. Academic honesty means, most fundamentally, that any work you present as your own must in fact be your own work and not that of another. Violations of this principle may result in a failing grade in the course and additional disciplinary action by the university.

Students are also expected to adhere to the Dress and Grooming Standards. Adherence demonstrates respect for yourself and others and ensures an effective learning and working environment. It is the university’s expectation, and my own expectation in class, that each student will abide by all Honor Code standards. Please call the Honor Code Office at 422-2847 if you have questions about those standards.

Preventing Sexual Discrimination or Harassment

Sexual discrimination or harassment (including student-to-student harassment) is prohibited both by the law and by BrighamYoung University policy. If you feel you are being subjected to sexual discrimination or harassment, please bring your concerns to the professor. Alternatively, you may lodge a complaint with the Equal Employment Office (D-240C ASB) or with the Honor Code Office (4440).

Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability that may affect your performance in this course, you should get in touch with the office of Services for Students with Disabilities (1520 WSC). This office can evaluate your disability and assist the professor in arranging for reasonable accommodations.