MECH ENG 3107 - Sports Engineering II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

Sports equipment is an integral part of sportive activity. Sophisticated and innovative design enhances the performance of athletes and prevents injuries. Equipment customised for elite athletes may provide a competitive edge. Sports and exercise equipment sales account for approximately 35% of the global sporting goods market, whilst sports apparel comprises 50% and athletic footwear 15%. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of sports equipment design and technology for competitive purposes, including customisation and legal principles of design within the rules.

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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 + laboratory classes
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assumed Knowledge	MECH ENG 2102 & MECH ENG 2002
Restrictions	BE (Mechanical & Sports)
Assessment	assignments, final exam, compulsory laboratory experiments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Paul Medwell

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

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	Have had experience with testing of sports equipment.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-10
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1-5, 7-10
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1-4, 8-10
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1-6, 8, 10
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	3-5, 8-10
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1-3, 5, 8, 9

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.

Recommended Resources

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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will primarily involve combined lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

In addition to lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes, students are expected to spend an appropriate amount of time acquiring knowledge pertinent to the course, working on assessments and tutorials, and preparing for and attending examinations.

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)
Review
A detailed course programme and timetable will be provided.
Specific Course Requirements

To be advised.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Assignment(s)	10	Individual	Summative	TBA
Laboratory(s)	10	Individual	Summative	TBA
Group Project	30	Group	Summative	TBA
Exam	50	Individual	Summative	TBA
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance at laboratory sessions (to be advised) is mandatory.

Assessment Detail

Details of the assessment tasks will be provided.

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.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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