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  2. INTRODUCTION - Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics (BMP) Curriculum  (V13: This is the latest version.)
INTRODUCTION - Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics (BMP) Curriculum
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Highlights: Engage your pre-health students with forces and applications of Newton's Laws as they pertain to the body!
Abstract: Forces Acting in the Human Body is the second chapter of an active learning, fully ADAPTABLE, biomedically relevant curriculum designed for pre-health students. Biomedical relevant topics such as human gait analysis and osteoarthritis are investigated through force concept analysis. Included: Active Reading Text, Biomedical Expert Videos, Learning Activities & Assessment Questions. Suggestions for classroom use are included in the INTRODUCTION document, & instructors are encouraged to adapt as needed to best fit institution/course needs.
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Physics Topics: 

Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws > Friction, Pressure

Classical Mechanics > Gravity > Universal Gravitation

Classical Mechanics > Newton's First Law > Inertia at Rest, Inertia in Motion, Measuring Inertia

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

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

Classical Mechanics > Statics of Rigid Bodies > Center of Gravity, Equilibrium, Resolution of Forces

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Biomechanics > Biomechanics of Daily Activities, Exercise Biomechanics, Injury and Injury Prevention, Kinesiology, Locomotion and Gait

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Structure/Function Relationships > Biomechanical

Human and Animal Physiology > Musculoskeletal > Healthy Musculoskeletal Function, Musculoskeletal Injury/Disorders

Medical Applications > Specializations > Dentistry and Orthodontia, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy

Medical Applications > Treatment and Intervention > Assistive Devices

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Algebra; Geometry; Graphical Analysis; Trigonometry

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Copyright:   2023 Nancy Donaldson, Mayuri Gilhooly, Ralf Widenhorn, Priya Jamkhedkar

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

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