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Archived Biomechanics student activities for the entire first semester of IPLS course as part of the Humanized Physics Project (2001-2004)
Abstract:
These archived materials are part of the Humanized Physics Project (2001-2004), a multi-institutional effort to create Introductory Physics lab activities with a human context for students preparing for careers in the life sciences. Ideas were shared, but each institution developed its own version of materials. Mercy's lab activities were developed in DataStudio workbooks, now inaccessible. However, the prediction and related student worksheets are made available here.
These materials focus on breaking complex movement into a sequence simple motions. These Biomechanics materials evolved from here - see later submissions
These materials focus on breaking complex movement into a sequence simple motions. These Biomechanics materials evolved from here - see later submissions
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In-class activity, Homework, Instructor supplement
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TOPICS
Physics Topics:
Classical Mechanics > Statics of Rigid Bodies
Life Sciences Topics:
Biomechanics
Biomechanics > Biomechanics of Daily Activities, Exercise Biomechanics
Math Topics:
Algebra; Graphical Analysis; Trigonometry
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Copyright: 2025 Nancy Beverly
CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.Last Edit Date:
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