Human movement, in particular walking gait is studied in some detail. Particular focus will be on what is 'normal' gait and from there the focus will shift to clinical populations and how gait is altered. The methods with which gait is analysed, from observational gait analysis to three-dimensional motion analysis, will also be explored with emphasis on interpreting the data and understanding how the data was obtained.
Aims
The aim of the module is to enable students to analyse critically the latest developments in movement analysis.
Learning Outcomes
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. discuss the characteristics of human locomotion
2. demonstrate competence in the critical analysis of relevant experimental data;
3. demonstrate competence in written communication.
4. demonstrate competence in advanced motion analysis techniques
Syllabus
Seminar 1 – Introduction (no assessment)
Seminar 2 – Paper on spatial temporal parameters.
Seminar 3 – Paper on normative gait
Seminar 4 – Paper on elderly gait
Seminar 5 – Paper on falls and falls prevention
Seminar 6 – Paper on turning gait
Seminar 7 – Paper on amputee gait
Seminar 8 – Paper on reliability and validity of motion analysis
Seminar 9 – Paper on energetics of gait
Seminar 10 – Discussion of papers for student essay topics (no assessment)
Labs 4x2 hours – competence in motion analysis techniques
(note seminar titles are not fixed and subject to change if a “hot topic” arises during the course of the module).
Aims
The aim of the module is to enable students to analyse critically the latest developments in movement analysis.
Learning Outcomes
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. discuss the characteristics of human locomotion
2. demonstrate competence in the critical analysis of relevant experimental data;
3. demonstrate competence in written communication.
4. demonstrate competence in advanced motion analysis techniques
Syllabus
Seminar 1 – Introduction (no assessment)
Seminar 2 – Paper on spatial temporal parameters.
Seminar 3 – Paper on normative gait
Seminar 4 – Paper on elderly gait
Seminar 5 – Paper on falls and falls prevention
Seminar 6 – Paper on turning gait
Seminar 7 – Paper on amputee gait
Seminar 8 – Paper on reliability and validity of motion analysis
Seminar 9 – Paper on energetics of gait
Seminar 10 – Discussion of papers for student essay topics (no assessment)
Labs 4x2 hours – competence in motion analysis techniques
(note seminar titles are not fixed and subject to change if a “hot topic” arises during the course of the module).