Department overview
Department of Sports Biomechanics was introduced in the year of 1983 as a part of Faculty of Sports Sciences, NSNIS Patiala. Since then, the department is working towards providing biomechanical support to national and international level athletes as well as educating coaches & athletes regarding importance of biomechanics and correct technique in sports.
Main focus
- To provide scientific support to National camper, NCOE athletes, Khelo India athletes, athletes under TOPS scheme and STC athletes.
- To identify the reason for recurrent injuries and suggest intervention in coordination with Physiotherapy and SnC department.
- To educate coaches and athletes regarding importance of understanding biomechanics in sports.
- To prepare Biomechanics education material for awareness purpose.
- To conduct research in the area of sports biomechanics.
- To provide support to various academic courses conducted by NSNIS, Patiala.
Testing parameters
Speed and agility test using electronic timing gates
- Speed test
- Split timings
- Lap timings
- Agility test
Video analysis
- Qualitative analysis
- Quantitative analysis
- Kinematic parameters
- Kinesiological analysis
Force profile
- Countermovement jump
- Drop jump
- Balance test
- Any specific test on need basis
Isokinetic dynamometer
- Torque parameter
- Position parameter
- Time parameter
- Asymmetry
- Agonist-Antagonist ratio
Equipment
- Force Platform with Bioware software (Kistler -9281 EA, 600mm x 400 mm)
- Portable force platform with MARS software (Kistler – 9286 BA, 600mm x 400mm)
- Video Analysis System, consist of 3 high speed camera (Sony FDR AX 700) and Dartfish Pro(s) video analysis software
- Electronic Timing gates (smart speed)
- Isokinetic Dynamometer (Humac Norm)
Biomechanics
Equipment
Equipment
Academic activities
- Diploma in Sports Performance Analysis (in collaboration with Punjabi University, Patiala)
- M.Sc. Sports Coaching
- Diploma in Sports Coaching
- 6 weeks certificate course in sports coaching
- Refresher courses for coaches
- Various sports science diploma courses
- Post graduate diploma is sports medicine (for MBBS doctors)
- Internship program
Staff Members
Dr. Rahul Tiwari, HPA-Biomechanics
- Ph.D. (Sports Science)
- M.Sc. Sports Biomechanics (Scotland, UK)
- MPT Sports and Clinical Biomechanics
Research and Publication
- Book Published: Biomechanics – Mechanical Aspects of Human Motion by Ramesh Rai
- Scientific publication and presentation: More than 40 article published in various National and International journals
10 key note lecture and 35 scientific paper presentation in various national and International conferences.
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