Spring 2027

Biomechanics of Physical Activity

Comprehensive study of biomechanical foundations and principles underlying physical activity, including musculoskeletal determinants of human movement, analysis of sports skills, feedback, and cueing techniques.

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Summary

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.30 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.73 GPA, 30.8% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.96 GPA, 21.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate and apply fundamental principles from physics and mechanics to human movement.

  • Describe and apply biomechanical concepts related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness.

  • Gain the skills necessary to assess both proper and improper movement strategies and provide teaching cues based on biomechanical principles to facilitate movement mastery.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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Declared in Physical Education and MATH 112

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.30 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.73 GPA, 30.8% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.96 GPA, 21.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Musculoskeletal determinants of human movement
  • Analysis of sports skills
  • Feedback and cueing techniques
  • Biomechanical concepts related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness

Skills

  • Apply fundamental principles from physics and mechanics to human movement.
  • Describe and apply biomechanical concepts related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness.
  • Assess proper and improper movement strategies and provide teaching cues based on biomechanical principles.

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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