SPMG 6820 - Human Movement Science and Instrumentation

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Utah Tech University

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Description:

Explores the human movement science and the instrumental technology used to capture it in sport, both for performance and injury prevention. Technologies and instrumentation for measuring and tracking movement performance will be introduced, along with computer software and methods for computing variables of interest to coaches, performance directors, and decision-makers in the area of biomechanics and performance metrics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Measure and summarize movement profiles and attributes for athletes. 2. Develop models of movement grading and cultivate variables of interest for tracking performance improvement through training programs. 3. Test and explain new or innovative equipment and training design for validity and insight to decision-makers. 4. Enhance athletic performance through coordination and integration of movement quality data with data from strength and conditioning, sports medicine, motor learning, and coaching experts. 5. Produce summary reports of movement data for ease of understating by coaches, medical staff, and strength and conditioning staff to aid in their work with athletic performance. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

General Education

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