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HL40579: Musculoskeletal modelling of human motion

[Page last updated: 19 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department for Health
Credits: 7.5 [equivalent to 15 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 150
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWPF 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Portfolio (CWPF 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take HL30562
Learning Outcomes: Compare the use of computer simulation and modelling to address tasks relating to the effects of musculoskeletal geometry and adaptations on movement outcomes.
Critique the use of computational modelling techniques in human biomechanics
Design simple models and set-up computer simulation procedures through a text-based user interface
Evaluate the role of computational modelling techniques in the prediction and analysis of human motion
Evaluate the use of muscle models in the generation of different types of human movement.
Produce biomechanical outcomes of human motion via computer simulation and critically evaluate them
Select and apply computer simulation methods to estimate internal joint/muscle forces or predict human motion


Aims: To develop knowledge and ability to use advanced computer simulation algorithm for the analysis and simulation of human motion in sporting and functional activities. To demonstrate the ability to critically discuss the outcomes of such simulations procedures and synthesize information to evaluate their use in different scenarios.

Learning outcomes: 1. Evaluate the role of computational modelling techniques in the prediction and analysis of human motion 2. Evaluate the use of muscle models in the generation of different types of human movement. 3. Design simple models and set-up computer simulation procedures through a text-based user interface 4. Select and apply computer simulation methods to estimate internal joint/muscle forces or predict human motion 5. Produce biomechanical outcomes of human motion via computer simulation and critically evaluate them 6. Compare the use of computer simulation and modelling to address tasks relating to the effects of musculoskeletal geometry and adaptations on movement outcomes. 7. Critique the use of computational modelling techniques in human biomechanics

Content: Computer simulations and modelling algorithms for human movement analysis Musculoskeletal model building Muscle models: theory and use Optimisation algorithms for the estimation of muscle forces and internal joint loading Movement simulation and prediction

Course availability:

HL40579 is Optional (DEU) on the following courses:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFM22 : MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Year 4)
  • UHHL-AKM22 : MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study year abroad (Year 5)
  • UHHL-AKM22 : MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Combined Professional Placement and Study Abroad (Year 5)
  • UHHL-AKM22 : MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement (Year 5)

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