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Lab 1: Linear Kinematics-Ball Drop
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Lab 2: Linear Kinematics-Ball Throw 
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Lab 3:  Linear Kinematics of Projectiles
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Lab 4: Angular Kinematics-Underhand Fast Pitch
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Lab 5: Linear & Angular Kinematics-Linear to Angular Converions

Lab 6: Linear Kinetics-Coeffiecient of Friction

Scientific Paper Instructions

Physical Education 349-Biomechanics
Garrick Larson, Instructor

Class Time:  1:20 - 2:30 p.m.
Classroom:  Olson Forum Room 137
Instructor: Garrick Larson
Email: gzlarson@cord.edu
Phone: (218) 299-4304 (office) Phone: (218) 287-1047 (home)
Office: Memorial Auditorium Room 204
Office Hours: TuTh 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Other hours arranged by appointment
Texts: Basic Biomechanics, 4th Ed. Susan J. Hall
Manual of Structural Kinesiology, 15th Ed. Clem Thompson and R. Floyd

Objectives:
1) Teach students applied anatomy as it relates to the ACTIONS of specific muscles or muscle groups in physical activities.
2) Introduce students to the development of a WEIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM designed for appropriate muscles given a specific activity.
3) Introduce students to the use of a VIDEO CAMERA FOR THE ANALYSIS OF TECHNIQUE (qualitative and quantitative) and more detailed biomechanical analysis.
4) Learn how basic BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND MATHEMATICS  relate to physical activities.
5) Gain experience WRITING A SCIENTIFIC PAPER.

Course Policies:
Attendance: Strongly recommended but not required except for testing dates. Attendance may play a role with students who are on the edge of the next higher grade.
Make-up work: Valid excuses only; i.e. serious illness, death or serious illness of family member. In any case, the instructor and the Student Affairs Office should be notified immediately. Proof of illness or death may be requested. A student may be excused for college-sponsored activities. The instructor should be informed at the beginning of the semester of any anticipated absences due to college-sponsored activities. In most cases of college-sponsored activities, the student will complete any work required before leaving.
Late work: 10% or one point, whichever is greater, will be subtracted from the score per weekday. Once an exam has been returned to the class all those not having taken the exam will receive a zero.
Violation of Academic Integrity: Students should not try to obtain exams from former Biomechanics students, nor will students disclose exam questions to other students who have not yet taken an exam or to future students of the class. A violation of this policy will result in a minimum penalty of an F for the exam in question, and a maximum penalty of dismissal and an F for the class. Violations of Academic Integrity will be reported to the Academic Dean, in which case additional penalties may result.

Grading: Minimum Percentage/Grade 93.3 A 90.0 A 86.7 B+ 83.3 B 80.0 B- 76.7 C+ 73.3 C 70.0 C- 66.7 D+ 63.3 D 60.0 D- <60.0 F

Tests and Assignments:  Test 1 138 pts Test 2 163 pts Test 3 139 pts Test 4 65 pts Test 5 43 pts Technique Paper 100 pts Scientific Paper 200 pts Assignments ~100-150 pts Total 900-1000 pts

Weight Training Program: Students will design a 6-week upper body and lower body weight training program for their chosen activity.  The weight training program should be designed for during the competitive season, adjusting for typical competitions.  Students should include the number of sets, repetitions and intensity (based on a percentage of the athlete's 1-10 repetition maximum).  In addition, the intensity should be labeled as Light, Moderate or Heavy.
Technique Paper: Students will complete a qualitative biomechanical paper describing the technique/coaching pointers for an activity of the students’ choice. Students will develop a video checklist to assess technique.  Students will compare novice and skilled performers for the activity. Students may use the library, interlibrary loan and the internet to assist in the writing of the technique paper. The paper should utilize biomechanical and anatomical terminology learned from class. The activity should be divided into phases to assist in the description of the technique.
Scientific Paper: Students will complete a quantitative scientific paper including title, abstract, introduction, review of literature, methods of data collection, results, discussion, conclusion, annotated bibliography and copies of references. The paper will be based on an activity of the students' choice. Students will videotape the activity and do a descriptive analysis, including linear and angular kinematics. Students will use the library, interlibrary loan and the internet to receive at least fifteen articles related to their activity to assist in the writing of the introduction, review of literature, discussion and conclusion.
Course Changes: The following schedule lists testing dates and probable lectures for each class period. The instructor reserves the right to move test dates forward or backward with at least one week's notice. At the instructor’s discretion tests/quizzes/assignments may be added or deleted. Students are expected to complete exams during the scheduled time blocks unless they have a conflict related to a college-sponsored activity or work commitment.

Pressure Insole
Pressure Barefoot w/ Video
Pressure Mountain
Pressure Figure Skating
Pressure Ski
Pressure Basketball
Pressure Soccer Dribble