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KIN 221Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement

Units
0.50
Faculty
Health
Subject
Kinesiology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The course is structured to introduce measurement, analytical, and computation techniques involving multi-segmental, dynamic analysis of human activity. Examples of human activity in occupational, clinical, and leisure settings from the perspectives of anthropometry, kinematics, kinetics, energetics, muscle mechanics, and electromyography are given. The utility of biomechanical variables in the solution of questions involving human movement.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:
    • KIN121 - Biomechanics of Human Movement (0.50)
    • KIN121L - Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory (0.25)

Corequisites

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
    • KIN221L - Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory (0.25)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00127420 / 280TTh 13:00–14:20
LEC 7011023247 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

76% liked it56% easy84% useful

From 58 ratings and 6 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Advanced biomechanics was basically the theory behind what you learned in KIN 121. This course and elaborates the foundation on mathematical modeling of injury prevention, EMG determination of muscle activation, use of biomechanical equipment and techniques. The evaluations were fair, however, taking adequate notes was just hard for this class.

    Jul 2016 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Dan Viggiani did a good job explaining topics and going in depth. I found the content fun, and although more confusing/in-depth than 121, I think it is easier than KIN 121 if you pay attention and go to class.

    Dec 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • The content was interesting; I found that it went really in-depth on all the copy-pasting I did for the math in KIN 121 lol. Honestly a cool course to better understand how biomechanical movement is assessed, and they touch on some stuff relating to workplace safety, sports, and ergonomics.

    Jul 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • better than 221 in the sense that there was a little more theory and a little less calculations

    Jul 2015 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Chad was a great prof, the course is very understandable.

    Aug 2014 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

6 posts and comments in 6 threads mention KIN 221, November 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2023

IS THIS A HEAVY SEMESTER OR NO??? 0 points, 2 comments

u/Hot-Budget-4679: “For the spring term I taking these courses: KIN 221 KIN 221L KIN 232 BIOL 354 BIOL 239 Would you consider this a heavy semester or it is ok. Should I consider dropping one course and take it later. I’m really confused and I’m not sure what to do. I need help please.”

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Winter 2022

Winter 2019

Spring 2016

Those that have graduated/ are currently in the Kinesiology program, what do you plan to do afterwards? 5 points, 9 comments

u/spikethespider: “So, I found out earlier on that I had little interest in the usual careers students in Kinesiology go for (medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic, sports, nursing), but I ended up staying since I like …”

u/spikethespider: “Most of the required courses have prerequisites that go above and beyond what you'd probably want to take as an elective for non-Kinesiology students (KIN 221 requires KIN 121, which requires KIN 100, KIN 100L, and PHYS 111). …”

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Fall 2015

KIN100 vs SYDE 384 [Biomech Option] 2 points, 3 comments

“Just wondering what people thought of these classes, specifically mechanical students doing the biomech option. Also, does anyone have the SYDE 384 syllabus from a previous term? …”

u/LazyPenSketch: “KIN 100 is just anat stuff, most of it can be looked up online; no need for a course. It doesn't go into details about tissue tolerance, muscle lines of action, muscle forces, etc., or actual biomechanics. Take KIN 221 if possible (skip 121, it'd be useless for engineers).”

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