Living Physics Portal: 2D Biomechanics - Gait ( walk, jog & run)

Abstract: Analysis of Gait (walking, running) is important for life and health science students. 2D Video Analysis is used here as part of the Biomechanics 2D Motion with 2D Forces submodule, building on 1D video analysis skills in the previous modules. Students can use sample videos of a gait (provided) or take their own videos of and analyze their data for 2D kinematics and the 2D forces acting on the person. Although video analysis is incorporated into lab activities with 2D force plates (in another section), students can also do it on their own at home or as group activity in class without force plates.

Resource Types: Instructor supplement, Student reading, In-class activity, Homework, Video, Lab, Lecture materials

Author:

Nancy Beverly

Mercy College

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Physics Topics:

Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws > Friction

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

Classical Mechanics > Newton's Second Law > Force & Acceleration

Life Sciences Topics:

Biomechanics > Locomotion and Gait

Math Topics:

Algebra

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