SBT696 - BIOMECHANICS of SKELETAL MUSCLES
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOMECHANICS of SKELETAL MUSCLES | SBT696 | 1st Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Drill and Practice | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Dr. Hüseyin Çelik | |||||
| Course objective | The knowledge of mechanical behavior of muscles and in vivo muscle behavior in terms of movement production | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | ? Muscle architecture: muscle fascicles and their arrangements, muscle paths, and attachments ? Biomechanics of tendons, aponeuroses, and passive muscles ? Active muscle force production and transmission, history effects in muscle mechanics ? Use of basic surface electromyography in biomechanics ? Muscle mechanical behavior during and after a stretch ? Force transmission from muscle to bone, muscle moment arms, joint torques ? Functional roles of bi-articular muscles ? Eccentric/concentric muscle action in human motion ? Computer modeling and simulation of Hill-type muscle models ? Skeletal muscle biomechanical adaptations to increased use | |||||
| References | ? Zatsiorsky, VM., Prilutsky BI. Biomechanics of skeletal muscles, 2012. ? Lieber, RL. Skeletal muscle structure, function, and plasticity, 2010. ? Herzog. W. (edited) Skeletal muscle mechanics: From mechanisms to function, 2000. ? Demirel, AH., KoÅŸar, ÅžN. Ä°nsan anatomisi ve kineziyoloji, 2002. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Muscle architecture and biomechanical principles |
| Week 2 | Properties of tendons and passive muscles |
| Week 3 | Mechanics of active muscle |
| Week 4 | Muscles as force and energy absorbers, and muscle models |
| Week 5 | From muscle forces to joint moments |
| Week 6 | Bi-articular muscles in human motion |
| Week 7 | Midterm exam |
| Week 8 | Eccentric/concentric muscle action in human motion |
| Week 9 | Biomechanical principles in coordination of human motion |
| Week 10 | Skeletal muscle biomechanical adaptations |
| Week 11 | The use of surface electromyography in biomechanics |
| Week 12 | Computer modeling and simulation of Hill-type muscle models |
| Week 13 | Student presentations |
| Week 14 | Student presentations |
| Week 15 | Preparation to final exam |
| Week 16 | Final Exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 4 | 20 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 6 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 4 | 16 | 64 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Total Workload | 35 | 83 | 300 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Develops and enhances expertise in movement and sport based on undergraduate competences. | X | ||||
| 2. Possesses necessary technological knowledge in exercise and sport science. | X | ||||
| 3. Understands research methodology in exercise and sport science. | X | ||||
| 4. Applies theoretical and practical knowledge effectively in exercise and sport science. | X | ||||
| 5. Synthesizes information from various fields to develop new analysis, synthesis, and solutions in exercise and sport sciences. | X | ||||
| 6. Plans, conducts, and reports scientific research in exercise and sport sciences. | X | ||||
| 7. Utilizes technological equipment to solve problems in exercise and sport science. | X | ||||
| 8. Develops and evaluates national/international strategies and policies in exercise and sport. | X | ||||
| 9. Works independently or as part of a team in exercise and sport sciences. | X | ||||
| 10. Publishes scientific articles or presents papers in national journals or scientific meetings. | X | ||||
| 11. Embraces lifelong learning, critically analyzing information in exercise and sport sciences. | X | ||||
| 12. Reads, analyzes, and conducts evidence-based research in exercise and sport science. | X | ||||
| 13. Critically analyzes and evaluates professional social environment norms and values. | X | ||||
| 14. Proficient in at least one European language at B2 level. | X | ||||
| 15. Assimilates, evaluates, and communicates variables and data in Exercise and Sport Science, considering relevant social, scientific, and ethical principles. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest