TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences ESS 3301 001 Introduction to Biomechanics Summer I 2015 Course Instructor Name: Maria Fernandez del Valle, PhD. Email: maria.fernandez-del-valle@ttu.edu Office: Exercise & Sports Sciences building, Room 144 Office hours: Thursday 3:00 to 4:00 pm Homepage: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hess/content/faculty/facultypage/mfernandez.php Course Time and Place Section 001: MTWRF from 12:00 to 1:50 pm - ESS room 170 Course Description The course focuses on the principles of biomechanics, qualitative analysis of motion, concepts of functional anatomy and internal and external mechanical factors that affect human movement. Course Format, Objectives and Methods of Assessments This course will be lecture-based. OBJECTIVES Section I: The student will demonstrate an understanding of skeletal and muscular considerations for movement. Section II: The student will have an understanding of the functional anatomy of upper, lower extremities and trunk. Section III: The student will have knowledge of mechanical analysis of human motion (kinetic and kinematic). EVALUATION BB quizzes, In-class activities, In-class clickers, Exam 1 BB quizzes, In-class activities, In-class clickers, Exam 2 BB quizzes, In-class activities, In-class clickers, Exam 3 Student achievement of course objectives will be assessed through pop-up quizzes, three in-class examinations and in-class assignments. Required materials - Hamill & Knutzen. Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement (3rd edition). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009. - Three Ring Notebooks for Class Notes and Lecture Notes Downloaded from BB. - Each student needs to bring ResponseCard (The ResponseCard RF: ISBN is 978-1-934931-39- 4) from the bookstore ($28.00). Register your ResponseCard in Blackboard. Go to the side menu bar and click on ResponseCard Registration Site. Recommended material: Floyd, R.T, Thompson C. Manual of Structural Kinesiology (19th Ed.) McGraw-Hill, 2014 McGinnis, P.M, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (2nd Ed.) Champaign: Human Kinetics. 1
Grading BB quizzes......60 pts Clickers...80 pts Attendance...20 pts In-class activities......140 pts Exams Exam 1...100 pts Exam 2...100 pts Exam 3......100 pts Total 600 pts Criteria for Grading 90% of 600 A 540 points 80% of 600 B 480 points 70% of 600 C 420 points 60% of 600 D 360 points 59% or less F 359 points You must make a C in this class to count towards your major. I do not round up. How to Make an A in this Class Turn off and put away cell phones. Attend to class and be punctual. Download the lecture notes in Blackboard. Read the scheduled readings before class. Come to every class and bring your book, and notebook. Take notes. Highlight the material covered in the lecture notes in the book and concentrate on mastering this material in the book. Do not forget to bring your ResponseCard. Do and review the on-line quizzes Participate in your Group Assignments and meet the deadlines. The Texas Tech University Catalog states that students are expected to spend approximately two hours in preparation for each hour of lecture. Quizzes (60 points): You will have a total of 4 blackboard quizzes during the semester (15 points each). Quizzes are scheduled (see schedule). They will be opened at 9 am and will remain open for three consecutive days until 4 pm of the third day. For these quizzes you will be allowed to use your ring notebooks, group assignments, the downloaded lecture notes, and the book. Answers, both correct and wrong, will become available after the deadline of each quiz. Technical problems: If you experience any technical problem related to BB while taking your quizzes, you should contact BB support immediately. To be able to retake the quiz, the instructor will need an official notification from BB support that confirms that there was a BB issue/error while the student was taking the quiz. An email to the instructor stating that you 2
were "kicked out of blackboard", that your "screen froze", or similar will not help you to re-take the quiz. Wi-fi connection, internet connection, or laptop/computer-related issues will not be considered. How long do you have to turn in the notification? When a technical problem is experienced, you should initiate the process immediately. You should proceed promptly to allow the support service to detect the issue. Notifications will not be accepted later than 1 week after the event occurs unless there are exceptional circumstances that justify the delay. After the 1 week has passed, no quizzes make-ups are possible. Clickers (80 points): Assessments will be given randomly throughout the semester (every week) using the ResponseCard. You must bring your ResponseCard to class every day. It is your responsibility. If you do not have your ResponseCard you will not be able to take the in-class assessment. In-class assessments will be over your pre-reading assignments or the lecture material covered that day. You are responsible for reading the material that will be covered prior the class (see tentative schedule). Attendance (20): Attendance will be taken randomly throughout the semester using in-class practices, clickers, sign in/out sheet, or other. You must attend to class every day. Practices will be given randomly in class. The instructions will be provided. In-class activities (140 points): Student will work in groups to complete 4 assignments/activities. Specific information for assignments and the rubrics will be available in blackboard. List of activities: Activity 1: Trigonometry (25 points) Activity 2: Qualitative analysis (45 points) Activity 3: Projectile Motion (45 points) Activity 4: Forces: Free Body Diagrams (25 points) Students are expected to attend to the session/s scheduled in the syllabus. Students that do not attend to class on that dates will not be assigned to groups, and they will receive zero points for that activity. Students are also expected to contribute to and participate equally within the group. Rules about expected contribution and participation will be provided. 70% of the grade (Activities 1, and 4: 17.4 points, and Activities 2 and 3: 31.5 points) will be based on each activity s rubric and will be equal for all the members of the group. 30% of the grade (Activities 1, and 4: 7.6 points, and Activities 2 and 3: 13.5 points) will be based on the group members evaluation. Each member will be responsible for grading the rest of the group anonymously. The grade scale in this case (peer evaluation) MUST BE accompanied by an explanation (fail to provide explanations for the grades will result in a zero for the student grading). These group grades will be given to me on a sheet of paper signed with all the grades for the rest of the group members the day of the deadline AT THE BEGINING OF THE CLASS. You must print the peer-evaluation form for each activity. Those will be provided at the activities' instructions that you will find in blackboard. Each assignment is to be returned at the scheduled dates. ANY LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR GRADED, RESULTING IN A SCORE OF ZERO. 3
For every Activity that you miss and you cannot provide an excuse letter (see Make-up policies bellow), you will be required to write 3 page of a research paper (Activities 1, and 4) or 6 page of a research paper (Activities 2 and 3). For every paper you turn in, you could obtain maximum of 50% of the points. The topic of the paper should be approved by the instructor. Instructions and a rubric-criterion for grading will be provided in blackboard. Submitted research papers will be checked for plagiarism. How long do you have to turn in the research paper? When you miss an Activity and you cannot provide an excuse letter, you should start working on your research paper as soon as possible. Research papers will be accepted if they are turned in within 1 week after the deadline has passed, via Blackboard submission except the Activity 4 research paper. Activity 4 research paper should be turned in on the day of the final before the exam starts. You will notify the instructor by email: maria.fernandez-del-valle@ttu.edu your intention to submit the research paper, and a submission tab will be opened on Blackboard. Examinations (300 points total): Students will be required to take three exams (100 points each) consisting of multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in the blank, matching questions, short-questions, and problems. Examination questions will be taken from power-point lectures, the textbook chapters, activities, practices and other material used in class. Equations for the exams will be provided in an equation-sheet. You will be required to bring your own calculator (NON-PROGRAMABLE) for each exam. Failure to take the exam on the scheduled date will result in a zero for that exam. Make-Up Policies You are expected to take your exams, quizzes, and turn in activities at the required times. Unverified illness, computer issues, oversleeping, no-shows, etc. are not adequate excuses for missing work and will result in 0 points for that activity (including, but not limited to exams, quizzes, activities, assessments or attendance points). Please do not email the instructor or TA about such issues without a University excuse letter (see below). How to proceed? EXAMS, ACTIVITIES, IN-CLASS CLICKERS, QUIZZES, AND ATTENDANCE: Make-ups are only allowed with a university excuse from the Dean s Office. How do you obtain an excuse letter from the Dean s Office? DO NOT CONTACT THE DEAN'S OFFICE TO REQUEST AN EXCUSE LETTER. The student should go to The Center of Campus Life located at the Student Union Building (SUB) and provide appropriate documentation to initiate this process. If they come to the conclusion that your absence is worthy The Center of Campus Life contact the Dean s office and a letter is sent to the instructor. How long do you have to turn in your excuse letter? If you are having an emergency or other type of reason to request an excuse letter, you should proceed promptly. Excuse letters will not be accepted later than 1 week after the event occurs unless there are exceptional circumstances that justify the delay. After the 1 week has passed, no make-ups are possible. Tardiness and/or Class disruption: Tardiness will not be tolerated. The doors of the classroom will be closed 5 minutes after the class starts. The classroom doors will close at 12:05 and it will remain closed until 1:50 pm. Students will not be allowed to enter/leave the class at any time until the class ends. 4
Class Attendance: Attendance will be randomly recorded for this class. Students are expected to attend class in order to successfully complete in-class assessments, clickers, practices, and prepare for the exams. Civility in the Classroom It is expected that all students in class will treat fellow classmates and the Instructor(s) with respect. Respect includes, but is not limited to, arriving to class on time, not making unnecessary noise or talking when others are speaking, being attentive to those who are speaking, and not engaging in disruptive behaviors. A student lacking civility will be asked to stop. If the behavior continues, the student will be asked not to return to the classroom. Technological devices (cell phones, laptops, tablets, and/or similar): Technology can be useful in the classroom, but it can also be a source of distraction for their owners and for other students that are trying to pay attention. It is disrespectful to other classmates and the instructor. Cell phones will not be allowed in-class unless the instructor requires their use as a part of an assessment, practice, or activity. Cell phones should be put away during the class time. If students abuse their cell phones during the class, the device will be taken away from them and left at the instructors' desk until the class ends. If the behavior continues, the student will be asked to leave the classroom and 25 points will be subtracted from the final grade. Laptops and tablets will be allowed in-class for educational purposes (take notes, use the class notes posted in BB, etc.), but if those devices are abused the instructor will ask the student to put them away. If the behavior continues, the student will be asked to leave the classroom and 25 points will be subtracted from the final grade. Write down here the important dates here: IMPORTANT EVENTS DATE DEADLINE Activity 1 Activity 2 (I) Activity 2 (II) Activity 3 Activity 4 Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 (FINAL) 5
Tentative Schedule Week Lecture Material Quizzes Reading Assignments T, Jun.2 th W, Jun. 3 th T, Jun. 4 th F, Jun. 5 th Introduction, Review of Syllabus Chapter 1: Basic Terminology Chapter 1: Basic Terminology Chapter 2: Skeletal Considerations Chapter 2: Skeletal Considerations Activity 1. Trigonometry pp. 3-16, 16-21 pp. 28-36, 38 pp. 40-41, 48-52 M, Jun. 8 th T, Jun. 9 th W, Jun 10 th T, Jun. 11 th F, Jun. 12 th M, Jun. 15 th T, Jun.16 th W, Jun. 17 th T, Jun. 18 th F, Jun. 19 st M, Jun. 22 th T, Jun.23 th W, Jun. 24 th T, Jun. 25 th F, Jun. 26 th M, Jun. 29 th T, Jun.30 th W, Jul. 1 st FINAL Chapter 3: Muscular Considerations Qualitative Analysis I TEST 1: covering Section I Activity 2: Qualitative Analysis part I Ch5: Upper extremity Ch5: Upper extremity Ch6: Lower extremity Ch6: Lower extremity Ch7: Trunk Qualitative Analysis II Activity 2: Qualitative Analysis part II TEST 2: covering Section II VIDEO analysis and report (No class) VIDEO analysis and report (No class) Ch8: Linear Kinematics: Average Ch8: Linear Kinematics: Projectile Motion Activity 3: Projectile Motion Ch9: Angular Kinematics: Average Problems & Linear-Angular Relationship Ch10: Linear Kinetics: FBD & Newton s Laws Activity 4: Forces-Free Body Diagrams TEST 3: covering Section III Quiz 1: Ch 1,2, 3 & QA (start 06/09, stop 06/11) Activity 1 deadline Quiz 2: Ch 5,6 & 7 (start 06/16, stop 06/18) Activity 2 deadline I (VIDEOS) pp. 64-68, 73-79, 81-82, 84 Notes in BB pp. 140-145,147-155 pp. 163-168 pp. 188-197, 200, 208-214, 223-228, 233-234 pp. 260-264, 266-267 pp. 269, 272-273 Quiz 3: Ch. 8 (start 06/23, stop 6/25) Activity 2 deadline II pp. 308-310, 315-316 pp.326-329 Ch8 Problems: 1-24 Activity 3 deadline Quiz 4: Ch 9 & 10 (start 06/30, stop 07/2) Activity 4 deadline (inclass submission) pp. 338-342, 346-348, 350-353 Ch9 Problems: 1-3, 5-8, 10-12, 15-23. pp. 383-388, 371-372, 372-380, 391-392 Ch10 Problems: 1-9, 12-13, 15, 17, 19-25 6
Absence due to religious observance. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day, according to the legal definition, will be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence if, not later than the 15th day after the first day of the semester, the student has notified the Instructor of each scheduled class that the student will be absent for a religious holy day. This notification will be in writing and will be delivered by the student personally to the Instructor of each class, with receipt of the notification acknowledged and dated by the Instructor, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the Instructor of each class. A student who is excused under this policy must not be penalized for the absence, but the Instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment. Absence due to officially approved trips. The Texas Tech University Catalog states that the person responsible for a student missing class due to a trip should notify the Instructor of the departure and return schedule in advance of the trip. The student may not be penalized and is responsible for the material missed. The student has to follow the instructions and make arrangements with the instructor (see make-up policies above) prior to religious observance and/or officially approved trips absences. Illness and Death Notification and Absences. Whether an absence is excused or unexcused is determined solely by the instructor with the exception of absences due to religious observance and officially approved trips described above. The Center for Campus Life will notify faculty, at the student s request, when a student is absent for four consecutive days with appropriate verification of a health related emergency. This notification does not excuse the student from class, it is provided as a courtesy. The service is explained as follows and can be found on the Center for Campus Life web site at: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/centerforcampuslife/. The Center for Campus Life is responsible for notifying the campus community of student illnesses, immediate family deaths and/or student death. Generally, in cases of student illness or immediate family deaths, the notification to the appropriate campus community members occur when a student is absent from class for four (4) consecutive days with appropriate verification. It is always the student s responsibility for missed class assignments and/or course work during their absence. The student is encouraged to contact the faculty member immediately regarding the absences and to provide verification afterwards. The notification from the Center for Campus Life does not excuse a student from class, assignments, and/or any other course requirements. The notification is provided as a courtesy. Student Conduct Responsible citizenship among college students includes honesty and integrity in class work; regard for the rights of others; and respect for local, state, and federal laws as well as campus standards. Specific standards concerning the rights and responsibilities of students and registered student organizations at Texas Tech are contained in the Code of Student Conduct and Student Handbook. Students are expected to become thoroughly familiar with and abide by these standards. The Code of Student Conduct and Student Handbook may be obtained from the Office of Student Judicial Programs, Student Union, (806) 742-1714, or online at www.studentaffairs.ttu.edu or www.depts.ttu.edu/studentjudicialprograms 7
Academic Misconduct Academic Integrity. It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work that they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. The Instructor in a course is responsible for initiating action for dishonesty or plagiarism that occurs in his or her class. In cases of convincing evidence of or admitted academic dishonesty or plagiarism, an Instructor should take appropriate action. Before taking such action, however, the Instructor should attempt to discuss the matter with the student. If cheating is suspected on a final exam, the Instructor should not submit a grade until a reasonable attempt can be made to contact the student, preferably within one month after the end of the semester. See the section on Academic Conduct in the Code of Student Conduct for details of this policy. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the Instructor) or the attempt to commit such an act. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Copying from another student s test paper. 2. Using materials during a test that have not been authorized by the person giving the test. 3. Failing to comply with instructions given by the person administering the test. 4. Possessing materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test, such as class notes or specifically designed crib notes. The presence of textbooks constitutes a violation only if they have been specifically prohibited by the person administering the test. 5. Using, buying, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an unadministered test, test key, homework solution, or computer program. 6. Collaborating with or seeking aid or receiving assistance from another student or individual during a test or in conjunction with an assignment without authority. 7. Discussing the contents of an examination with another student who will take the examination. 8. Divulging the contents of an examination, for the purpose of preserving questions for use by another, when the Instructor has designated that the examination is not to be removed from the examination room or not to be returned to or kept by the student. 9. Substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself to take a course, a test, or any course related assignment. 10. Paying or offering money or other valuable thing to, or coercing another person to obtain an unadministered test, test key, homework solution, or computer program, or information about an unadministered test, test key, homework solution, or computer program. 11. Falsifying research data, laboratory reports, and/or other academic work offered for credit. 12. Taking, keeping, misplacing, or damaging the property of the university, or of another, if the student knows or reasonably should know that an unfair academic advantage would be gained by such conduct. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the appropriation of, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means material that is attributable in whole or in part to another source, including words, ideas, illustrations, structure, computer code, other expression and media, and presenting that material as one s own academic work being offered for credit. Any student who fails to give credit for 8
quotations or for an essentially identical expression of material taken from books, encyclopedias, magazines, Internet documents, reference works or from the themes, reports, or other writings of a fellow student is guilty of plagiarism. Collusion includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing academic assignments offered for credit or collaboration with another person to commit a violation of any section of the rules on scholastic dishonesty. Falsifying academic records includes, but is not limited to, altering or assisting in the altering of any official record of the university, and/or submitting false information or omitting requested information that is required for or related to any academic record of the university. Academic records include, but are not limited to, applications for admission, the awarding of a degree, grade reports, test papers, registration materials, grade change forms, and reporting forms used by the Office of the Registrar. A former student who engages in such conduct is subject to a bar against readmission, revocation of a degree, and withdrawal of a diploma. "Misrepresenting facts" to the university or an agent of the university includes, but is not limited to, providing false grades or resumes; providing false or misleading information in an effort to receive a postponement or an extension on a test, quiz, or other assignment for the purpose of obtaining an academic or financial benefit for oneself or another individual; or providing false or misleading information in an effort to injure another student academically or financially. Students with Disabilities ADA Statement: Any student who because of a disability may require special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the Instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary accommodations. Student should present appropriate verification from AccessTECH. No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved university procedure. Students with disabilities are encouraged to use AccessTech which publishes a Desk Reference for Faculty and Staff that is very helpful. You may call the AccessTech Office at 742-2092 to request a copy. Ombudsman for Students The Ombudsman for Students is available to assist students with any conflict or problem that has to do with being a student at Texas Tech University. You may visit the Ombudsman in 237 Student Union Building or call 742-4791. 9