Living Physics Portal: Gait (walk, jog, run)

Abstract: This is one of the modules in the Introductory Biomechanics series, which are sets of student activities on mechanics topics in the context of biomechanics for an introductory course. This module of activities introduces kinematics and Newton's laws in the context of human movement and humans moving objects. Modeling the human body as a point object and looking at human motion as sequences of simple motion segments are key components. This update includes PowerPoint worksheets with click-and-drag features, many based on student lab data. These worksheets include a focus on visualizations.

Resource Types: In-class activity, Student reading, Instructor supplement, Lab

Remote Learning Ready: This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.

Author:

Nancy Beverly

Mercy College

TOPICS

Physics Topics:

Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws > Friction

Classical Mechanics > Motion in One Dimension > Acceleration, Position & Displacement, Velocity

Classical Mechanics > Motion in Two Dimensions > 2D Acceleration, 2D Velocity, Center of Mass, Position & Displacement, Projectile Motion

Classical Mechanics > Newton's Second Law > Force & Acceleration, Interacting Objects

Classical Mechanics > Newton's Third Law > Action/Reaction

Life Sciences Topics:

Biomechanics > Biomechanics of Daily Activities, Exercise Biomechanics, Locomotion and Gait

Math Topics:

Algebra; Trigonometry

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Gait (walk, jog, run) - Sample Capstone files

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License: CC: BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license

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