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Quantitative Analysis of Human Movement

I.    Course Objective

To develop familiarity with the methods and concepts associated with the quantification of human movement. Emphasis will be placed upon the biomechanical analysis of two and three-dimensional video data.

II.   Course Content

A.   Techniques in two and three-dimensional cinematography.

B.   Two and three-dimensional analytic geometry.

C.   Introduction to vector analysis techniques.

D.   Kinematic analysis techniques.

1.  Kinematic analysis of a particle in plane motion. 

a.   Patterns of human motion.

b.  Measures of movement velocity.

c.   Measures of movement acceleration. 

2.  Kinematic analysis of rigid body motion.

a.   Measures of angular velocity.

b.  Measures of angular acceleration.

E.   Kinetic analysis techniques ‑ Newton's Laws.

1.  Measurement techniques in the determination of force.

2.  Measurement techniques in the determination of torque.

3.  Measurement techniques in swimming hydrodynamics.

F.   An introduction to microcomputer assisted analysis of human motion.    

1.  The Kinematic Analysis software is used in a student video analysis project.

2.   Powerpoint software is used graphical file production and for the development of a research presentation.

3.  Visual Basic Programming and movement data analysis

III.  Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1)  Use vector algebra techniques to compute a variety of biomechanical measures.

2)  Understand the process of computing three dimensional measures of movement.

3)  Set up video cameras and record video data for a three dimensional analysis of movement.

4)  Capture video files for a movement on a computer and perform a quantitative analysis of that movement.

5)  Compute linear velocity and acceleration, given position data on a given body landmark.

6)  Compute angular velocity and acceleration given angular position on a given body segment.

7)  Use spreadsheet software to compute a variety of kinematic and kinetic measures from video analysis data files.

8)  Prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation on a student selected video analysis project.

 

IV.  Course Materials:

Schleihauf, Robert E.  Quantitative Analysis of Human Movement (Reader)

 

IV. Grading:

Your final course grade will be based upon the accumulated point scores from the following course components:

 

Homework assignments: 50 points

Lab assignments / Quizzes: 100 points

Video analysis project and PowerPoint presentation: 150 points

Midterm: 100 points

Final: 100 points

 

Note: Homework assignments and lab assignments must be completed on time – no late submissions will be accepted. Your final point score total will be graded on a curve.

 

Equations and Exams:

It is not necessary to memorize all of the equations that are used to solve problems on exams. The following equations will be provided on the exam answer sheets:

 

Equations:

Distance = SQR((DX)2 + (DY)2 + (DZ)2)

SF = Dt / Ds

Vector Direction: q = Tan-1(DY / DX)

Position Vector: P = X i + Y j

Displacement Vector: D = DX i + DY j

MAG(A) = SQR((Ax)2 + (Ay)2 + (Az)2)

Vector Multiplication by a scalar:

V = Vx i + Vy j

V * S = Vx * S i + Vy * S j

unit vector a:  a = A / MAG(A)

2D cross product:

A x B = (Ax By ‑ Ay Bx) k

3D cross product:

A x B = (Ay Bz ‑ Az By) i + (Az Bx ‑ Ax Bz) j + (Ax By ‑ Ay Bx) k

3D Dot product: 

A . B = (Ax * Bx) + (Ay * By) + (Az * Bz)

2D Dot product: 

A . B = (Ax * Bx) + (Ay * By)

for unit vectors a and b:

q = Cos-1((ax * bx) + (ay * by) + (az * bz))

VD = VP + w ´ r

T = R x F

T = I a     

F = MA   

1 Radian = 57.3 degrees

Final Exam: According to Academic Senate policy F76-12 a time period is set aside at the end of each semester for a formal examination period.  All classes are expected to meet during the final examination period whether an examination is given or not.  The final examination schedule is published each semester in the Class Schedule. http://www.sfsu.edu/~acaffrs/faculty_manual/8_8.htm

CHHS Withdrawal Policy: The last day to drop a class is February 20, 2009.  From February 21-April 24, 2009, you must submit a withdrawal petition. Withdrawal from a class after Feb. 20 will be considered for serious and compelling reasons only, and must have accompanying documentation. The following reasons are not considered serious and compelling: Changing your major, poor performance, class not required for graduation/major, or more time needed for other classes. If you wish to withdraw from class due to unexpected changes in your work schedule, illness or family emergencies, documentation will be required, along with a copy of unofficial transcripts. If you are requesting a withdrawal, bring your petition and appropriate documentation to the instructor. From April 25-May 15, 2009 you may not withdraw from a class or the University, except in the case of a serious, documented illness or verified accident.

CR/NC Option: March 20, 2009 8am at midnight is the last day to request the CR/NC option. The Associate Dean will not approve requests for changes if you miss this deadline.

Late Add Policy: The period to add classes with a late permit number is from February 9-20 (midnight), 2009. It is your responsibility to procure a late permit number from your instructor and add the class. Faculty cannot add you into a class. After this deadline a Late Add Justification form and Add form must be signed by your instructor, Chair and CHHS Associate Dean to add. This will be approved only if there was an administrative error.

Check your registration through MySFSU: Sign up for CR/NC, drop and add classes by the appropriate deadline online through MySFSU. ALWAYS check your registration after making any changes and BEFORE deadlines to be sure you are registered properly for your classes. This is a student responsibility.

Deadlines for all registration procedures, including withdrawals and requests for credit/no credit, are listed in the class schedule and will be strictly adhered to by the instructor, the Department Chair and the Associate Dean of College of Health & Human Services. 

This can be viewed on the Registration Calendar at the following website:  http://www.sfsu.edu/~admisrec/reg/regsched084.html

Disability Programs and Resource Center: Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor.  The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process.  The DPRC, located in SSB 110, can be reached by telephone at 415-338-2472 (voice/TTY) or by e-mail at dprc@sfsu.edu.

Disability Programs and Resource Center: Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor.  The disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process.  The DPRC, located in SSB 110, can be reached by telephone at 415- 338-2472 (voice/TTY) or by e-mail at dprc@sfsu.edu