Human Movement

This three part sport science curriculum was designed by an interdisciplinary research team at McGill University in collaboration with Indigenous teachers from Canoe Lake Miksiw School in northern Saskatchewan. The goal is to promote biomechanics learning for, with, and by Indigenous peoples.

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Knowledge Co-creation & Gathering

General & Specific Knowledge Outcomes

1

Understand basic anatomy & biomechanical concepts

1.1 Identify some basic anatomical structures of the human body

1.2 Demonstrate understanding of general anatomical & biomechanical terminology

1.3 Demonstrate understanding of biomechanics and foundational biomechanical concepts (e.g., kinematics vs. kinetics)

2

Apply biomechanical concepts to real examples of human movement through the use of technological applications

2.1 Identify real-world applications for biomechanics within sport & movement

2.2 Demonstrate understanding of data collection procedures using kinematic analysis software

2.3 Identify & compare movement patterns across various tasks & skills

3

Demonstrate critical thinking

3.1 Compose a relevant research question and hypothesis

3.2 Create and carryout a presentation of research findings

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