LBIA003 Measurement of Neuromuscular Function and Performance (3–8 op)

Opinnon taso:
Aineopinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Liikuntatieteellinen tiedekunta
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Avainteksti

To gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in various measurement systems and data analysis in biomechanics.

Kuvaus

General structure of neuromuscular system

Structure and contraction of skeletal muscle

Muscle mechanics

Force production and measurement

EMG: muscle activation, reflexes, electrical stimulation

Data acquisition and processing 

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course a student is able to:

  • describe muscle activation and contraction mechanisms

  • use biomechanical research methods such as force transducers, surface electromyography, muscle and nerve stimulation

  • explain the neural and muscle mechanical factors affecting the force production of skeletal muscle

Lisätietoja

1st fall, period I

Kirjallisuus

  • Enoka, R. M. 2015. Neuromechanics of Human Movement, part I. Champaign. IL, USA: Human Kinetics (147 s.) pages 1-91 and 105-161 (Part II). ISBN: 9780736066792, 0736066799

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Kuvaus:
lectures 12 hours, demonstrations 16 hours + independent laboratory group work. Book exam (pages 1-91 and 105-161)
Arviointiperusteet:
Lectures 50%, literature 50%, demonstrations pass / fail. 8 ECTS (3 ECTS for exchange students without lab work).
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Suoritustapojen osat
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (3–8 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti

Opetus