Applied Biomechanics

Understand the mechanical principles of human movement to analyze performance and identify injury risks. Learn how forces affect the body during exercise and daily activities.

123 courses

Foundations of Mechanics of Materials: Stress, Strain, and Axial Loading

Master the fundamentals of structural analysis by learning how to calculate stress, strain, and deformation in axially loaded components.
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Practical Finite Element Analysis: Beginner FEA with Ansys Workbench

Master the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis and set up your first engineering simulations in Ansys Workbench with this step-by-step written guide.
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Foundations of Machine Design: Materials, Stress, and Mechanical Elements

Learn the core principles of mechanical engineering design, from analyzing stress and fatigue failure to selecting materials and sizing shafts and fasteners.
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Engineering Mechanics: Structural Analysis and Statics Applications

Learn to model and analyze the equilibrium of real-world engineering structures, from complex trusses and frames to friction-dependent mechanical systems.
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Beam Bending Analysis and Structural Design Fundamentals

Master the principles of internal forces, stress distributions, and deflection in structural beams through clear written explanations and engineering exercises.
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Structural Mechanics: Deflections, Buckling, and Failure Analysis

Master the principles of structural integrity by learning to calculate beam deflections, analyze column stability, and apply modern failure theories.
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Introduction to Engineering Statics: Force Systems and Equilibrium

Master the foundational principles of engineering mechanics to confidently analyze force systems, reaction forces, and structural equilibrium in physical bodies.
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Assisted Stretching Biomechanics and Client Safety

Master the mechanical principles of human movement to provide safe, effective assisted stretching techniques that respect individual physiological limits and tissue health.
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Gait Analysis and Biomechanics of Human Locomotion

Learn to observe, analyze, and assess human walking patterns and movement mechanics using foundational biomechanics and modern digital assessment techniques.
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Foundational Sports Anatomy and Musculoskeletal Movement

Master the essentials of human anatomy and biomechanics to understand how the spine, upper limbs, and lower limbs function during athletic movement and physical activity.
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Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics for Movement Professionals

Master the mechanics of the human body and learn to design effective exercise programs through a deep understanding of anatomical function and movement science.
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Mechanics of Materials: Structural Engineering Fundamentals

Learn the essential principles of stress, strain, and material behavior to design safe and stable structures like beams, columns, and shafts.
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Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics and Vibration Analysis

Learn how structures and physical systems respond to dynamic forces, mastering core principles of vibration, stiffness, and damping through clear written explanations.
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Structural Forces: Tension, Compression & Trusses

Gain a foundational understanding of how structures manage forces through tension and compression, enabling you to analyze trusses and appreciate the engineering of tensegrity systems.
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Designing for the Human Body: Anthropometry and Biomechanics

Learn how to apply physical human measurements, biomechanics, and motor skills to design ergonomic, comfortable, and highly usable physical products and digital interfaces.
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Ergonomics in Design: Human-Centered Product and Workspace Creation

Learn to design products and workspaces that maximize human safety, comfort, and productivity using foundational anatomical and anthropometric principles.
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Engineering Mechanics Fundamentals: Kinematics, Dynamics, and Energy

Master the core principles of classical mechanics, from particle motion to energy conservation, and build a strong foundation for your engineering studies.
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Introduction to Ship Stability and Marine Calculations

Master the essential physics, buoyancy principles, and mathematical calculations required to understand and assess vessel stability at sea.

Environmental Geomechanics: Fundamentals of Waste Containment

Learn how soil and rock mechanics solve critical environmental challenges, from designing safe waste containment systems to modeling contaminant transport.

Introduction to Bipedalism: Evolution and Biomechanics of Walking

Explore how humans evolved to walk upright by studying the evolutionary history, anatomical changes, and mechanical principles of bipedal locomotion.
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