Jackie Hudson, Teacher

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Current Courses

Phed 185 -- Biomechanics

Phed 224 -- Biomechanical Analysis

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Syllabus

Introduction to Applied Biomechanics

• Paradigm of Performance
• Domains of Knowledge in Biomechanics
• Analytical Approaches
• Core Concepts of Kinesiology
• Brief Bibliography of Biomechanics

History and Philosophy

• Pre-Modern Excerpts (Cooper & Glassow, Wells, Broer)
• Modern Excerpts (Bunn, Hay, Hay & Reid)
• Evolution of Biomechanics
• Bloom's Taxonomy Applied to Biomechanics
• Epistemology Applied to Biomechanics
• Other Philosophical Perspectives Applied to Biomechanics

Post-Modern Conceptualizations of Biomechanics

• Free Write on Skillful Movement
• Slanted Rope Continuum
• Paradigm of Physical Performance
• Purpose/Observation System for Studying & Understanding Movement

Research Design

• Steps for Asking and Answering a Question
• Glossary of Terms in Research Design
• Options for Operationalizing the Core Concepts

Technical Notes

• Quantitative Fundamentals
• Fundamentals of Videography/Cinematography
• Video Data Collection Procedures
• Some Guidelines for Smoothing Biomechanical Data
• Introduction to Force Plates
• Low-tech Biomechanics

Figures and Tables

• Schematic of 2D Video Set-up
• Filming Record
• Spatial Model (Stick Figure) of a Runner
• Linear Position Data Matrix for a Running Trial
• Anthropometric Parameters
• Sample Force Plate Data: Vertical Jumping

Articles and Essays

• Guidelines and Standards for Undergraduate Kinesiology
• Core Concepts of Kinesiology
• Efficacy of a Mini-trampoline Program for Improving the Vertical Jump
• Sports Biomechanics in the Year 2000: Some Observations on Trajectory
• Conceptions of Coordination
• Intersegmental Coordination: An Exploration of Context
• Interception and Intersegmental Coordination: Effects of Practice
• Intersegmental Coordination in Stair Climbing
• Biomechanics of Balance: Paradigms and Procedures
• An Exploration of Balance and Skill in the Jump Shot
• The Volleyball Approach: An Exploration of Balance
• An Exploration of Balance and Skill in Olympic Weightlifting
• The Golf Swing: An Exploration of Balance and Skill
• A Biomechanical Analysis by Skill Level of Free Throw Shooting
• Shooting Techniques for Smaller Players
• Drop, Stop, Pop: Keys to Vertical Jumping

Assignments/Papers

• Weekly Assignments
  • Pre-Test: Review of Kinesiology
  • Application of Core Concepts
  • Browse Biomechanics
  • Asking Questions
  • Annotating Articles I
  • Annotating Articles II
• Filming Protocol
  • Sample
• Research Design
• Group Investigation
  • Guidelines
  • Worksheet
• Integration Paper
  • Some Notes on Preparing an Integration Paper
• Individual Investigation
  • Guidelines
• Technology Exam
• Examples of Student Research Topics
• Rubrics
  • Application of Core Concepts
  • Positive Comments on Integration Papers
  • Negative Comments on Integration Papers
  • Positive Comments on Individual Investigations
  • Negative Comments on Individual Investigations

Phed 323 -- Seminar in Biomechanics

Integrative Biomechanics: Safe and Skillful Performance (2001)

Multimedia presentation on shoulder impingement in swimming

Survey of the Core Concepts of Kinesiology (1996)

Complexity/Experience Interaction

Biomechanics of Balance (1995)

The culminating projects for this class were a 90 minute symposium at the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports in Thunder Bay, Ontario and 5 articles on balance.

Phed 324 -- see information for Phed 224