BE 536 Mechanics of Dance and Sports
An expose' of rigid body mechanics and its application to the study of human movement. The laws of motion and the extent to which they account for human and animal motion. Human body idealized as a collection of rigid bodies, connected by joints in a treelike configuration. Insights into mechanical aspects of leaps, turns, and other complex movements observed in ballet, diving, and gymnastics. Discussion of muscle force distribution during workout exercises such as pullups, situps, and pushups. Inclusion of examples where motion is determined by simulation software such as Autolev3 and Working Model 3D.