Biomechanics: The Physics Of Human Movement

GET TO KNOW THE BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN BODY BY COMBINING THE PHYSICS WITH THE ANATOMY!

In this course, we apply mechanical principles to the musculoskeletal system to understand, analyze, and optimize human movement.

In other words, we combine human anatomy with classical mechanics, forming the interdisciplinary science known as biomechanics. Whether you come from a medical, sports, or health background and already understand the human body—or from an engineering or physics background and are familiar with mechanics—this course will help you understand the other side of the puzzle.

Interested in a Career in Biomechanics? This Course Is for You.

As a trained biomechanist, I study human locomotion and develop methods to analyze and optimize movement. This course brings together scientifically proven knowledge and practical insights I’ve gained over years of studying and working in the field of biomechanics.

The course includes 60+ lectures and over 3.5 hours of content, structured to give you a solid and comprehensive foundation in biomechanics.

I will guide you through all the essential topics in biomechanics—from the fundamental principles of mechanics (statics, elastostatics, kinematics, and kinetics) to the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. Throughout the course, we’ll use practical examples to illustrate real-world applications of biomechanics in sports, medicine, and industry.

After finishing this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the basics of the mechanics as well as the anatomy

2. Know possible fields of work for biomechanics

3. Understand how forces act in static and dynamic systems

4. Understand how bodies deform under stress and strain

5. Understand how the human body is built mechanically

6. Know the most common tools used for motion analysis in the industry

Course Content Overview:

Definition

• How can we define the term biomechanics?

• What are the tasks of biomechanics and which fields of work are there?

• What are some practical examples for biomechanical problems?

Basics Of Physics: Mechanics

• What do we need to know about the mechanics?

• How can we physically define parameters like the velocity, the force or the energy?

• What are the mathematical formulas to calculate those parameters?

Statics Of The Human Body

• What are Newton's laws are why are they important to understand?

• How can we calculate forces and moments in static systems?

• What and where is the center of gravity of a body?

The Skeletal System

• What's the structure of bones and joints?

• What does "stress shielding" mean and why is it bad?

• How is the knee joint built and what's the biomechanical role of the patella?

Stability & Resistance Of The Human Body

• Which types of loading and deformation are there?

• How can we define and calculate internal forces?

• How can we calculate the stress and the strain within objects?

The Muscular System

• What's the structure and function of tendons and ligaments?

• Which types of muscle are there and how are they built?

• How do muscles contract and how does it affect force generation?

Kinematics & Kinetics Of Human Movement

• What's the difference between kinematics and kinetics?

• How can we describe moving bodies?

• How can we calculate forces in dynamic systems?

Motion Analysis: Tools & Strategies

• What 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?

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