MECH ENG 3107 - Sports Engineering II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 3107 Course Sports Engineering II Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 2102 & MECH ENG 2002 Restrictions BE (Mechanical & Sports) Assessment assignments, final exam, compulsory laboratory experiments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Paul Grimshaw
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students should:
1 Have a good understanding of the design, properties and testing of sports equipment; 2 Understand the concepts of designing sports shoes, sports surfaces, racquets, bats and clubs; 3 Understand the principles of equipment performance and matching; 4 Be capable of designing sports equipment based on the rules of governing sporting bodies; 5 Be capable of designing protective equipment; 6 Be able to calculate mechanical properties of equipment; 7 Understand principles of quantification of performance and optimisation of training with sports biomechanics methods; 8 Understand the principles of holistic innovation of sports equipment; 9 Be capable of customising sports equipment for elite athletes; 10 Understand the principles of expert witness reports; 11 Have had experience with testing of sports equipment. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4,5,6,11 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,3,4,5,9 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,3,4,5,7,9,10 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,8,11 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2,3,4,8 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4,8,10 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 3,4,5,8,9,10 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
In addition to the resources provided by the 成人大片’s Library service, access to the following texts will be highly beneficial throughout this course:
Grimshaw, P. N., Lees, A., Fowler, N., and Burden, A. (2007) Instant notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics. Taylor and Francis, London. ISBN – 1 8599 6284 X.
Hong, Y., editor (2002) International Research in Sports Biomechanics. Routledge Publishers, New York. ISBN – 0415262302.
Subic, A. J. and Haake, S. J., editors (2000) The Engineering of Sport: research, development and innovation. Blackwell Scientific, Oxford, UK. ISBN – 0-632-055634.
Payton, C. and Bartlett, R. (2007) Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in sport and exercise. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-43469-0
Kreighbaum and Smith (1996) Sports and Fitness equipment design. Human Kinetics Publishers. ISBN 0-87322-695-X
Nørstrud H.: Sport Aerodynamics. Springer, Berlin, 2008.
John G et al.: Stadia, a design and development guide; 4th ed., Architectural Press/Elsevier, Oxford, 2007.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will primarily involve combined lectures and tutorials.
Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
Introduction and Overview- Overview of sports disciplines, equipment and rules
- History of the development of sports equipment
- Equipment and Energy
Sports Equipment Technology- Sports Shoes, design systematic and concepts
- Sports Surfaces (gymnastic floors, tracks, artificial and natural turf; design, properties and testing)
- Sport Balls – design, performance, testing and consistency of manufacturing (golf, cricket, baseball, tennis, soccer, rugby, basketball, hockey balls, ten-pin bowling)
- Racquets, Bats and Clubs - design, performance, vibrations, testing (tennis, badminton, cricket, baseball, golf, hockey)
- Skis and snowboards (design, properties and testing)
- Protective Equipment (mats, PPE, striking shields, ski safety barriers, buoyancy aids; impact, cushioning, energy absorption; design, properties and testing)
- Mountaineering Equipment (ropes, rope brakes, chalk; design, properties and testing)
- Bicycles (design, properties and testing)
- Ice skates, Bobsleigh, and Skeleton
- Athletics Equipment (javelin, discus and vaulting poles; design, properties and testing)
- Archery (bow and arrows; design, properties and testing)
- Equipment for Disability Sport (racing wheelchairs, running prostheses; design, properties and testing)
- Holistic Innovation of sports equipment
Sports Biomechanics- Introduction to Sports Biomechanics (applications, profession)
- Sports Performance
- Biomechanics of selected sports disciplines (weight lifting, sprinting, jumping, pole vaulting, martial arts, skiing, golf)
- Sports Injuries (biomechanics, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation)
Legal issues- Rules, standards, and technical specification of sports equipment
- Principles of Expert Witness Reports
- Interpretation of equipment-related rules for legal purposes
- Legal and illegal advantage through equipment
- Legal bending of rules for equipment design
- Change of rules and re-design of equipment
- Case reports (equipment and sports biomechanics)
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Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment for Sports Engineering II (MECH ENG 3107) will consist of tutorials, assignments, laboratories, a group project and a final exam. A detailed break-down of the assessment will be provided.
Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at laboratory sessions (to be advised) is mandatory.
Assessment Detail
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Submission
All assessable material will need to be submitted by the nominated due dates (to be advised). Late submissions will incur a penalty of 10% per day.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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