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PAPER REQUIREMENTS (10%)I. IntroductionII. Review of LiteratureIII. Methodology – if you collected dataIV. Qualitative biomechanical analysis (refer to class notes for appropriate components of analysis)V. SummaryVI. Conclusion-Critically think and express the importance of the analysis project/processVII. References – follow APA format (American Psychological Association)VIII. Appendices – any collected data, informationPRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS (5 %)Biomechanics ProjectWorking in groups, you will be required to develop, organize, and present a project in biomechanics. The value of this project is 15% of your final grade and will not be accepted late. Each project must include the requirements listed below but also maintains room for your own creativity and interests. You will not be given time during lecture to work on this project, however lab time may be used on occasion. Feel free to ask questions along the way but do not procrastinate! This project will be divided into 3 areas of Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis: (1) to improve technique, (2) to improve training, and (3) to understand injury development.PAPER REQUIREMENTS (10%)The project must be submitted in research paper format, typed with graphs, charts, photos, or other appropriate graphics that help convey the information. Two copies of the paper must be submitted, one in a 3-ring notebook. The notebook copy should include a table of contents and a system of dividers for quick reference to the topics listed in the table of contents. A reference list and any appendices should complete the notebook.Present the following information in the order listed:I. Introduction a. Identify your topicb. Inform the reader of your content and its organizationII. Review of Literature a. Provide references justifying the need for your investigationb. Provide references justifying your methods of investigationIII. Methodology – if you collected dataa. What did you do to collect the information?i. Subject(s) informationii. Procedures followediii. ReferencesIV. Qualitative biomechanical analysis (refer to class notes for appropriate components of analysis)a. Section 1 – to improve techniquei. Develop a theoretical model of the most effective techniqueii. Observations of an actual performance iii. Evaluation of the performance – compare to most effective or ideal technique1. Identify biomechanical factors, principles, & critical features (3 things)iv. Feedback that would be provided – what were discrepancies between real & ideal?b. Section 2 – to improve trainingi. Divide the activity into temporal phasesii. Identify joints involved AND their motionsiii. Determine the type of muscular contraction (C, E, or I) iv. Determine the predominant functional muscle group at each jointv. Identify instances when rapid joint angular accelerations (speeding up or slowing down) occurvi. Identify any extremes in joint ranges of motionc. Section 3 – to understand injury developmenti. Potential for traumatic (acute) / overuse (repetitive) injures – provide appropriate documentationii. Intrinsic factors related to injury development1. Anthropometrics2. Skeletal alignment3. Fitness – flexibility / endurance / mass4. History of injuryiii. Extrinsic factors related to injury development1. Characteristics of taska. Discrete/Continuousb. Intensity2. Characteristics of environmenta. Surfaceb. Equipmentc. RulesV. Summary-Briefly restate the purpose and methodology of your projectVI. Conclusion-Critically think and express the importance of the analysis project/process-Relate the general process and your specific topic to your future -Emphasize what can be learned from this detailed process and how that information can be appliedVII. References – follow APA format (American Psychological Association)VIII. Appendices – any collected data, informationWhile this is a very detailed list of what to include in your project, use your own imagination and insight to express the information. In other words, let your interests guide you. Please use charts,graphs, figures, tables, etc. to express information in a clear, concise manner. For example, Section 2 (training) can be summarized in a table format to identify the needed information:Phase Joint(s) Joint MotionMuscleContractionFunctional Muscle GroupRapid accel. or impactExtreme ROMElbow flexion eccentric extensors at end of phasenoAgain, be detailed and creative. Try to avoid relying solely on the resources you currently have –get to the library, use the internet, find the information!!PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS (5 %)Each group will have 20 minutes to present their topic. You may use any medium you’d like (powerpoint, overheads, posters, etc.). You are responsible for insuring all audio/visual equipment is provided. Present the information you feel represents what you did. Each group must also allow time for a question & answer period. Keep your audience in mind and target them for your presentation. Each member of the group must participate for full


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