Silvio Lorenzetti: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018

Name PD Dr. Silvio Lorenzetti
Name variantsSilvio Lorenzetti
S. Lorenzetti
S. R. Lorenzetti
Silvio Rene Lorenzetti
FieldBiomechanics
Address
ZHAW, School of Engineering
Technikumstrasse 9
Abteilung MPS
8400 Winterthur
SWITZERLAND
E-mailsl@ethz.ch
URLhttp://www.sport.ethz.ch
DepartmentHealth Sciences and Technology
RelationshipPrivatdozent

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
376-1168-00LSports Biomechanics Restricted registration - show details 3 credits2VS. Lorenzetti
AbstractVarious types of sport are studied from a mechanical point of view. Of particular interest are the key parameters of a sport as well as the performance relevant indicators.
Learning objectiveThe aim of this lecture is to enable the students to study a sport from a biomechanical viewpoint and to develop significant models for which evaluations of the limitations and verifications can be carried out.
ContentSport biomechanics is concerned with the physical and mechanical basic principles of sports. The lecture requires an in-depth mechanical understanding on the side of the student. In this respect, the pre-attendance of the lectures Biomechanics II and Movement and Sports Biomechanics or an equivalent course is expected. The human body is treated as a mechanical system during sport. The interaction of the active and passive movements and outside influences is analysed. Using sports such as ski-jumping, cycling, or weight training, applicable models are created, analyzed and suitable measuring methods are introduced. In particular, the constraints as well as the limitations of the models are of great relevance. The students develop their own models for different sport types, critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages and evaluate applicable measurement methods.
Lecture notesHandout will be distributed.