Sports Biomechanics: Analyze & Optimize Athletic Performance

Understand The Physics Of Sports: The Diagnostics Of Athleticism, The Musculoskeletal System, Motion Analysis & More

GET TO KNOW THE BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS TO UNDERSTAND, ANALYZE AND OPTIMIZE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE!

In this course, we dive deep into the science of human movement to understand the biomechanics of sports. The goal is to break down movement into its physical and biological components in order to analyze and optimize athletic performance.

To achieve this, we begin with the fundamentals: the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. From there, we apply biomechanical principles, diagnostic tests, and analytical methods to understand how different movements in sports work. Finally, we explore the most common tools and technologies used in the industry for motion analysis and performance diagnostics.

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As a trained biomechanist, I study human locomotion and develop methods to analyze and optimize movement. This course combines scientifically proven concepts with practical knowledge I’ve gained over the years through studying and working in the field of biomechanics.

The course includes 60+ lectures and over 3.5 hours of content, structured to give you a solid and comprehensive foundation in sports biomechanics.

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After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the anatomy and the function of the skeletal system

2. Understand structure of the muscular system and the functioning of muscle contraction

3. Know how to break down movements into its physical properties

4. Apply different methods to different vertical jump tests to calculate the jump height

5. Understand the biomechanics of sprinting

6. Know the most common tools used for motion analysis in the industry

Course Content Overview:

Introduction Into Sports Biomechanics

• How can we define sports biomechanics?

• What are the tasks and what are some possible fields of work for sports biomechanics?

• Which terms are used in the biomechanics to describe locations and movements?

The Skeletal System

• What's the structure of bones and joints?

• What does "stress shielding" mean and why is it bad?

• What's the structure and function of tendons and ligaments?

The Muscular System

• Which types of muscle are there and how are they built?

• How do muscles contract and how does it affect force generation?

• How do muscles and tendons work together to ensure optimal elasticity?

Jumping Diagnostics

• What are the goals of jumping diagnostics?

• Which different jump tests are there and when should they be used?

• Which methods are there to calculate different performance parameters like the jump height?

Sprint Biomechanics

• In which biomechanical phases can we devide a 100 m sprint?

• What are the differences in the technique and the biomechanics in each phase?

• What are the effects of supporting systems (shoes, prostheses etc.) on the sprint performance?

Biomechanical Principles

• How can we use physics to describe movements in sports?

• Why do we have the biomechanical principles and how can they help us to understand motion?

• What are the characteristics of each biomechanical principle?

Motion Analysis

• What are the objectives of motion tracking?

• Which tools for the analysis of human movement exist in the industry?

• How can we further analyze data obtained from motion tracking systems?

Training Surfaces

• What are the effects of footwear constructions on athletic performance?

• What are the effects of training surfaces on athletic performance?

• What are the biomechanical and performance benefits of training barefoot?

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