Biomechanics

Subject DNCE60016 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2015.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours ( 2 hours per week for 12 weeks)
Total Time Commitment:

60 hours
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Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Examines biomechanics for the purposes of dance science research. An overview of measurement instruments and analysis systems in biomechanics, and study of current literature and research applying biomechanical principles to movement studies.
Learning Outcomes:

Assessment:

Participation and contribution to coursework (40%);
15 minute class presentation during the semester (40%);
Written assignment of not more than 1000 words at the end of semster (20%);
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

Not offered in 2009

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