HLTH 305- Introduction to Biomechanics
Increases the health science major's understanding of human movement and provides the foundation for critical analysis of physical activity and exercise. The approach includes the use of both quantitative and qualitative problems and applications that are designed to illustrate biomechanical principles. 
Prerequisite:  HLTH151 or permission of instructor.

Course Materials-

• Course Requirements
• Syllabus

PowerPoint Presentations

Introduction to Biomechanics

• What is Biomechanics

• Anatomical Terminology

• Mechanical Terminology

• Vectors

• Vertical Jump

Mechanics in Biomechanics

• Linear Kinetics

• Linear Kinematics

• Projectile Motion

• Projectile Motion Examples

• Angular Kinematics

• Angular Kinetics

• Center of Gravity

Anatomical Biomechanics

• Biomechanics of Biological Material

• Biomechanics of the Skeletal System

• Biomechanics of Joints

• Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments

• Biomechanics of the Muscular System I

• Biomechanics of the Muscular System II

• Biomechanics of the Muscular System III

• Biomechanics of the Nervous System

Review Problems

• Muscle Anatomy Review

• Muscle Chart Upper Extremity

• Muscle Chart Lower Extremity

• Algebra Review

• Vector Homework Problems

• Vector Practice Problems

• Vector Practice Problems 2

• Projectiles Quiz

• Muscle Functions Quiz