Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biomechanics
Course Code: BYF625
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to introduce basic biomechanic concept, analysis of motion and other activities, biomechanical properties of body regions and extremities.

Course Content

Basic biomechanic concept, analysis of motion and other activities, motion control, vectors, torque, gravitation, center of gravity, balance, biomechanical properties of body regions and extremities are studied.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the basic biomechanical concepts
2.Gain knowledge on the analysis of movement
3.To learn the biomechanical properties of joints
4.To learn about biomechanics of standing up on feet and movement, to gain knowlege on analysis of movement
5.To gain knowledge on the control of the movement and its biomechanical interpretation
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lynn S. LİPPERT, Clinical kinesiology for physical therapist assistants,FADavis Co,2000.
2.Gürbüz ÇELEBİ, Biomedical physics, Barış yayınları, İzmir 2008.
3.Sedat MURATLI et al., Biomechanical principles of sport movements, Bağırgan Yayınları, Ankara, 2000.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic biomechanic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Torque and lever systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
General principles of joint biomechanics and level of freedom of mobile joints
Week 4 - Theoretical
Force-velocity, stress-strain relationships, electromechanic delay, stress circle of rupture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Calculation of forces acting on joints, mechanical advantage
Week 6 - Theoretical
The effect of gravity and center of weight on mechanical calculations, equilibrium state
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Biomechanics of the movement of joints
Week 9 - Theoretical
Joint biomechanics the jaw
Week 10 - Theoretical
Joint biomechanics the arm
Week 11 - Theoretical
Joint biomechanics the foot
Week 12 - Theoretical
Joint biomechanics the hips and the bomechanics when walking stick is used
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biomechanics of standing up on feet: weigth distribution in the vertebra
Week 14 - Theoretical
Analysis of movement, control of the movement and its biomechanical interpretation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%2.5
Assignment1%2.5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132365
Assignment215234
Presentation 215132
Reading34115
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination124226
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)194
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026