Kinesiology 535 - Muscle Mechanics & Modeling

Fall
2017
01
3.00
Graham Caldwell
TU TH 4:00PM 5:15PM
UMass Amherst
41739
Introduction to the mechanical properties of human muscle, and evaluation of the importance of these properties in human movement. Topics include: research methods used to describe these properties, and the role of modeling in understanding muscular properties and segmental motion patterns. Laboratory experience includes using a computer muscle model.
Graduate and Senior Kinesiology majors only. KIN 430 or KIN Graduates
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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