University of Pittsburgh School of Education

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Health and Physical Activity
Course Description - HPA 1044

 

HPA 1044 - BIOMECHANICS

REQUIRED COURSE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND TEACHER EDUCATION. PROVIDES STUDIES TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE OF BIOMECHANICAL CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES. INCLUDES EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP PROFICIENCY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF MOTOR PERFORMANCE ERRORS. ALSO PLACES EMPHASIS ON APPLICATIONS OF BIOMECHANICS IN MAKING CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DECISIONS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Credits: 3

Related Programs:

This course is not offered in the Summer 2010 (2107) or Spring 2010 (2104) or Fall 2009 (2101) terms.