Fall 2025 - BPK 301 D200

Biomechanics Laboratory (3)

Class Number: 6394

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 10, 2025
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PHYS 102 (or 121 or 126 or 141), BPK 201.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A laboratory course on the quantitative biomechanical evaluation of human movement. Students will learn analysis techniques for quantifying kinematics and kinetics of body segments in athletes, normal populations, and special populations during activities such as walking and jumping. Experiments will look at the nature of muscular force generation, and the mechanical impedance properties of the musculoskeletal system, as well as patterns of muscle activation, using surface EMG. Quantitative.

Materials

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Department Undergraduate Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

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