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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Kinesiology & Biomechanics
PES3101
3
0
3

Description
Role of Kinesiology in Physical Education. Axes and planes, centre of gravity, Line of gravity starting positions forearm and wrist joint. Location and action of major muscles. Major characteristics, location and action of major joints on hip, knee and ankle joints. Concept of mechanical bases of kinesiology and its application to Physical Education and Sports. Newton's Laws of motion. Mass, Weight, Force, Equilibrium, Friction, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration and Momentum and their application to sports activities. Nomenclature of movements. Flexion/Extension. Abduction/Adduction. Internal/External Rotation.
Faculty Department
Centre for Innovative and Lifelong Learning Centre for Innovative and Lifelong Learning
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: OMEESWAREE SERVANSINGH
Telephone: 4037400
Email: sunitas@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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