Legacy Course Catalog
PHYS 128 - Physics Of Martial Arts
| Effectivity: | 08/25/2003 - Fall 2007 *** @ Purdue Fort Wayne Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr |
| Short Title: | Physics Of Martial Art |
| Description: | A conceptual study in physics as it applies to martial arts. In particular, Newtonian mechanics, rotational dynamics, material study, and center of mass will be addressed. No martial arts experience is necessary nor will any martial art be taught. Unlike other conceptual physics courses, this course will very much focus on the forces a human can exert on another object. From these beginnings, the course will develop the student's conceptual understanding of momentum, work, energy, power, and intensity to achieve a final goal of understanding collisions. The course will also examine leverage, rotational dynamics, and center of mass (throwing, grappling, and joint maneuvers). |
| Department: | Physics |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
