Sports Biomechanics: Analyze & Optimize Athletic Performance

Understand The Physics Of Sports: The Diagnostics Of Athleticism, The Musculoskeletal System, Motion Analysis & More

What you'll learn

Learn which methods and diagnostics are used to measure an athlete's performance

Understand how the muscular system works

Get to know the tasks and the fields of work for sports biomechanics

Learn about the structure and functioning of the skeletal system

Understand the biomechanics that allow the best technique for sprinting

Get to know the most essential tools that are used for motion analysis in the industry

Understand how the non-contractile components of the body contribute to an increased performance

Learn how we generate force

Understand the effect of training surfaces and shoes on athletic performance

Get to know the biomechanical principles that describe the physics of all movements

Requirements

No prior knowledge needed

Description

GET TO KNOW THE BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS TO UNDERSTAND, ANALYZE AND OPTIMIZE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE!In this course, we go deep into the science of human movement in order to understand the biomechanics of sports. The goal is to break down motion into its physics in order to analyze and optimize athletic performance.For that, we first need to understand the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. Then, we use different tests, methods and principles to capture the diagnostics and the biomechanics of different movements in sports. Ultimately, with all the prior knowledge that we have gained, we look at the most common tools and devices that are used in the industry for motion analysis.If You Are Curious And Want To Pursue A Career In Biomechanics, Check Out This Course.As a studied biomechanist myself, I study the science of human locomotion and find ways to analyze and optimize movements. This course contains lots of valuable scientifically proven knowledge that I have gained over the years studying and working in the field of biomechanics, put together into 60+ lectures and 3.5 hours of content. Let me share it with you!After finishing this course, you will be able to:Understand the anatomy and the function of the skeletal systemUnderstand structure of the muscular system and the functioning of muscle contractionKnow how to break down movements into its physical propertiesApply different methods to different vertical jump tests to calculate the jump heightUnderstand the biomechanics of sprintingKnow the most common tools used for motion analysis in the industryThe following topics will be covered in this course:Introduction Into Sports BiomechanicsHow can we define sports biomechanics?What are the tasks and what are some possible fields of work for sports biomechanics?Which terms are used in the biomechanics to describe locations and movements?The Skeletal SystemWhat's the structure of bones and joints?What does "stress shielding" mean and why is it bad?What's the structure and function of tendons and ligaments?The Muscular SystemWhich types of muscle are there and how are they built?How do muscles contract and how does it affect force generation?How do muscles and tendons work together to ensure optimal elasticity?Jumping DiagnosticsWhat are the goals of jumping diagnostics?Which different jump tests are there and when should they be used?Which methods are there to calculate different performance parameters like the jump height?Sprint BiomechanicsIn which biomechanical phases can we devide a 100 m sprint?What are the differences in the technique and the biomechanics in each phase?What are the effects of supporting systems (shoes, prostheses etc.) on the sprint performance?Biomechanical PrinciplesHow can we use physics to describe movements in sports?Why do we have the biomechanical principles and how can they help us to understand motion?What are the characteristics of each biomechanical principle?Motion AnalysisWhat are the objectives of motion tracking?Which tools for the analysis of human movement exist in the industry?How can we further analyze data obtained from motion tracking systems?Training SurfacesWhat are the effects of footwear constructions on athletic performance?What are the effects of training surfaces on athletic performance?What are the biomechanical and performance benefits of training barefoot?Of course, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee from Udemy. Feel free to enroll now to see if this course is for you!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction Into Sports Biomechanics

Lecture 1 Welcome To The Course!

Lecture 2 Course Structure & Overview

Lecture 3 Definition Of Sports Biomechanics

Lecture 4 Planes & Axes

Lecture 5 Location & Movement Terminology

Section 2: The Skeletal System: Bones, Joints, Tendons & Ligaments

Lecture 6 Structure & Function Of Bones

Lecture 7 Bone Types

Lecture 8 Stress Shielding

Lecture 9 Anatomy & Functioning Of Joints

Lecture 10 Joint Types

Lecture 11 Anatomy Of The Knee Joint

Lecture 12 Structure & Function Of Tendons & Ligaments

Lecture 13 Ligaments Of The Knee Joint

Lecture 14 Meniscus

Section 3: The Muscular System: Function Of Muscles, Muscle Contraction & Force Generation

Lecture 15 Muscle Types

Lecture 16 Structure Of Skeletal Muscle

Lecture 17 Muscle Contraction

Lecture 18 Quick Reminder!

Lecture 19 Force-Length Relationship

Lecture 20 Muscle Fiber Types

Lecture 21 Muscle Architectures

Lecture 22 Forms Of Muscle Contraction

Lecture 23 Force-Velocity Relationship

Lecture 24 Stretch Shortening Cycle

Lecture 25 Cocontraction

Lecture 26 Muscle Hypertrophy

Section 4: Jumping Diagnostics: Tests & Methods

Lecture 27 Goals Of Jumping Diagnostics

Lecture 28 Squat Jump Test

Lecture 29 Countermovement Jump Test

Lecture 30 Drop Jump Test

Lecture 31 Impulse Method

Lecture 32 Integration Method

Lecture 33 Time-Of-Flight Method

Section 5: Sprint Biomechanics: Biomechanical Properties Of Each Phase

Lecture 34 Initial Phase

Lecture 35 Acceleration Phase

Lecture 36 Maximal Velocity Phase

Lecture 37 Force Generating Components

Lecture 38 Energy Storage & Release

Lecture 39 Effects Of Shoes On Sprinting

Section 6: Biomechanical Principles: Breaking Down Movements & Sports

Lecture 40 Definition Of The Biomechanical Principles

Lecture 41 Principle Of The Optimal Acceleration Path

Lecture 42 Velocity-Time Curve

Lecture 43 Principle Of The Optimal Tendency In The Acceleration Curve

Lecture 44 Principle Of Initial Force

Lecture 45 Principle Of (Temporal) Coordination Of Individual Impulses

Lecture 46 Principle Of Counteraction And Rotational Recoil

Lecture 47 Principle Of Momentum Conservation

Section 7: Motion Analysis: Tools & Strategies

Lecture 48 Motion Tracking: Objectives

Lecture 49 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Lecture 50 Force & Pressure Plates

Lecture 51 2D Motion Analysis

Lecture 52 3D Motion Analysis

Lecture 53 Data Analysis

Lecture 54 Thank You!

Section 8: Training Surfaces

Lecture 55 Effects Of Footwear Constructions On Performance

Lecture 56 Effects Of The Training Surface

Lecture 57 Training In Sand

Lecture 58 Barefoot Training

Lecture 59 Trampolin Training

Section 9: Additional Content

Lecture 60 Location & Movement Terminology

Lecture 61 Joint & Bone Types

Lecture 62 Muscle Map

Lecture 63 Bone Map

Anyone who is interested in the biomechanics of sports,Athletes, trainers and coaches who want to learn more about the science of movement