Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) Kinesiology and Biomechanics Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the Second Year BPEd syllabus under the University of Mumbai’s Credit Based Semester and Grading System, in force from the academic year 2015-16. It is the syllabus currently examined: the University set this course on it in the Winter 2025 and Summer 2026 examinations — its own timetables head them “B.P.Ed. (CBSGS) (2 Years Course)” — and it has published no revision.
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Syllabus for Kinesiology and Biomechanics
Objectives
- To understand the nature and scope of Biomechanics in Physical Education & Sports.
- To understand the importance of movement analysis, kinesiological analysis and biomechanical Analysis.
- To understand the knowledge regarding antagonistic and agonistic muscles in the movements.
- To gain knowledge of the application of mechanical principles to fundamental skills and sports techniques.
- To understand basic mathematical problems related to motion, force and levers.
Module 1: Introduction of Biomechanics 12 hours
- a. Meaning, Definition, Scope and importance of Biomechanics in Physical Education and Sports
- b. Basic concepts related to Kinetics and Kinematics
- c. Laws of motion , principles of equilibrium and force, spin and elasticity
- d. Role of biomechanics in improving sports performance
Module 2: Human Movement and Biomechanics 12 hours
- a. Mechanical analysis of various sports activities
- b. Principles of application of biomechanics –Force-motion principles, Force-time principles, Stability-balance principles, Principles of leverage system, Power and Energy and projectiles
- c. Mechanical analysis of fundamental movements-(running, jumping, throwing, pulling and pushing
Module 3: Introduction of Kinesiology 12 hours
- a. Meaning, Definition, Scope and importance of Kinesiology in Physical Education and Sports
- b. Aim, objectives and need of kinesiology
- c. fundamental concept of Planes and Axes
- d. Posture, postural deformation and their corrective measures
Module 4: Structural Kinesiology 12 hours
- a. Kinds of Muscular contraction
- b. Kinesiological and movement analysis
- c. Joints and their movements
- d. Classification and characteristics of skeleton muscles
Module 5: Applied Kinesiology 12 hours
- a. Neuromuscular base of kinesiology- process of muscular contraction
- b. Application of kinesiology to basic skills- Walking, Jumping, Running and Throwing
- c. Elementary problems related to motion, speed, velocity, force and projectiles
References
- Beashel, P.,& Taylor, J. (1996). Advance Studies in Physical Education and Sports. U.K.: Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
- Hall, S.(2004). Basic Biomechanics. New York : WCB. Megraw Hill.
- Hamilton, N., & Luttgens,K.(2002). Kinesiology Scientific Basis of Human Motion. New York : Me Graw-Hill.
- Hay, J. (1993). The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques. New Jersey : Prentice-Hall International. Inc
- Jenson, C., & Schultz, G. (1977). Applied Kinesiology. New York : McGraw. Hill Book company.
- Kundson, D. (2007). Fundamentals of Biomechanics. USA : Springer.
- Me Ardle, W., Katch, F.,& Katch, V. (1981). Exercise Physiology Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance. Philadalphia :Lea & Febiger.
- Me Ginnis. P. (2005). Biomechanics of Sports and Exercise. USA : Human.
- Rameshwaran, N. (1984). Kinesiology Physical Education and Sports. Jalandhar : Prakash Brothers educational publishers.
- Shaw, D. (1998). Biomechanics and Kinesiology of Human motion. New Delhi : Sports Publication.
- Shaw, D. (1998). Pedagogic Kinesiology. Delhi : Sports Publication.
- Thompson,C., & Floyd. R. (2004). Manual of Structural Kinesiology. New York : McGraw-Hill.
Cut from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education, Two Year Course) under the Credit Based Semester and Grading System, in force from the academic year 2015-16. Wording is as printed in that syllabus, and module and teaching-point numbering is as printed there too.
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