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Kinesiology and Biomechanics

By Dr. Mohd Arshad Bari   |   Aligarh Muslim University
Learners enrolled: 328
ABOUT THE COURSE:
The Bachelor’s program in Physical Education includes the course Kinesiology and Biomechanics, which offers a foundational understanding of human movement and its relevance to physical education and sports. This course covers various methods of motion analysis, emphasizes the importance of mechanical principles, and examines the structure and function of major joints. Students will develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to muscle function, mechanical concepts such as force and torque, and the application of Newton’s laws to athletic activities. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze human motion from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, thereby enhancing athletic performance and applying biomechanical principles with confidence.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Graduate /Post Graduate students and JRF-NET aspirants

PREREQUISITES:  12th/ Graduation in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Competitive Exam
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Teacher Education
Credit Points : 3
Level : Undergraduate
Start Date : 21 Jul 2025
End Date : 10 Oct 2025
Enrollment Ends : 28 Jul 2025
Exam Registration Ends : 15 Aug 2025
Exam Date : 24 Oct 2025 IST
NCrF Level   : 6.0

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Week 1
1. Introduction to Kinesiology and Sports Biomechanics Part- I
2. Introduction to Kinesiology and Sports Biomechanics Part- II
3. Importance of Kinesiology and Biomechanics for Physical Education Teachers-I
4. Importance of Kinesiology and Biomechanics for Physical Education Teachers-II
5. Importance of Kinesiology and Biomechanics for Physical Education Teachers-III

Week 2
6. Importance of Kinesiology and Biomechanics for Athlete
7. Scope of Kinesiology and Biomechanics-I
8. Scope of Kinesiology and Biomechanics-II
9. Terminology of Fundamental Movements-I
10. Terminology of Fundamental Movements-II

Week 3
11. Application of Fundamental Movements
12. Introduction to Muscular Anatomy
13. Origin , insertion and action of muscles
14. Distance and Displacement
15. Speed Velocity and Acceleration part -I

Week 4
16. Speed Velocity and Acceleration part -II
17. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics part- I
18. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics part- II
19. Concept of Motion part -I
20. Concept of Motion part- II

Week 5
21. Concept of Motion part- III
22. Concept of Motion part –IV
23. Mechanical Systems in Motion I
24. Mechanical Systems in Motion II
25. Introduction to Newton's Laws of Motion -I

Week 6
26. Introduction to Newton's Laws of Motion –II
27. Introduction to Newton's Laws of Motion –III
28. Introduction to Newton's Laws of Motion -IV
29. Equilibrium
30. Centre of Gravity and Line of Gravity

Week 7
31. Line of Gravity
32. Mechanics of Movements -Axes and Planes
33. Lever (Simple Machine) Part-I
34. Lever (Simple Machine) Part-II
35. Concept of Projectile Motion-I

Week 8
36. Concept of Projectile Motion-II
37. Concept of Density
38. Torque
39. Pressure: Concepts, Applications, and Measurement Methods
40. Force-I

Week 9
41. Force-II
42. Force-III
43. Structural Components of Muscles ,Bones, and Joints Part-I
44. Structural Components of Muscles ,Bones, and Joints Part-II
45. Shoulder Joint Mechanics

Week 10
46. Elbow joint Mechanics
47. Wrist joint Mechanics
48. Knee joint Mechanics
49. Analysis in Sports Biomechanics (Qualitative Analysis Part-I)
50. Analysis in Sports Biomechanics (Quantitative Analysis Part-II)

Week 11
51. Analysis in Sports Biomechanics  (Notational Analysis Part-III)
52. Analysis in Sports Biomechanics  (Notational Analysis Part-IV)
53. Videographic Analysis (Experimental Setup-I)
54. Videographic Analysis (Experimental Setup-II)
55. Videographic Analysis (Experimental Setup-III)

Week 12
56. Videographic Analysis (Experimental Setup-IV)
57. Surface EMG, and it’s Application in Sports-I
58. Surface EMG, and it’s Application in Sports-II
59. Practical Session Surface EMG
60. Gait Analysis

Books and references

  1. Blazevich, A. J. (2017). Sports biomechanics: The basics: Optimising human performance. Bloomsbury USA. 
  2. Bartlett, R. (2002). Introduction to sports biomechanics: Analysing human movement patterns. Routledge. 
  3. McGinnis, P. M. (2013). Biomechanics of sport and exercise (3rd ed.). Human Kinetics. 
  4. Kumar, P. (2021). Sports biomechanics and kinesiology. Khel Sahitya Kendra. 
  5. Zatsiorsky, V. (2008). Biomechanics in sport: Performance enhancement and injury. Wiley. 
  6. Hall, S. J. (2007). Basic biomechanics (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. 
  7. Bartlett, R. (2007). Introduction to sports biomechanics: Analysing human movement patterns (2nd ed.). Routledge.

Instructor bio

Dr. Mohd Arshad Bari

Aligarh Muslim University
Dr. Mohd Arshad Bari, an accomplished academic and researcher, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education. Holding a Ph.D. and NET-JRF (MANF) qualification, along with certification in CDF, he brings over 11 years of extensive experience in teaching and research. His expertise lies in Sports Biomechanics, Sports Engineering, and Sports Physical Therapy, focusing on the scientific and technical dimensions of sports performance and rehabilitation. Dr. Bari has supervised four Ph.D. scholars and has an impressive publication record with around 40 research papers to his credit. A recipient of two Young Researcher Awards, he has also successfully completed two major research projects, contributing significantly to the advancement of sports science and education


Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 24 October 2025 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of INI and AMU.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- INI team


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