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Introduction

Train the students in the engineering techniques in the field of physical exercise and sport

Program

1. Introduction to biomechanics in exercise and sport.
2. Exercise and sport physiology. Nutrition, health and performance
3. Human motor control
Motor development, control, and learning
4. Muscle
Muscular contributions to human movement, muscle mechanics, muscle fatigue, electromyography, muscle modelling, and simulation of muscle force production.
5. Experimental techniques for the analysis of human movement.
Two/three dimensional imaging techniques, force platform, strength assessment,
force measurement, electromyography, and data processing methods.
6. Bioengineering approach to sport equipment design
7. Electrical stimulation
motor rehabilitation, training of healthy subjects and athletes
8. Disabled and elderly athletes

Bibliography

Roger M. Enoka, Neuromechanics of Human Movement, Human Kinetics (2002)
Rainoldi A, Minetto MA, Merletti R., Biomedical engineering in exercise and sports, Minerva Medica - Torino (Publ.), 2006
K. Hung, Jani Macari Pallis, Biomedical Engineering Principles in Sports, Springer-Verlag New York, 2004