Exam 1 Flashcards
What is biomechanics
Study of movement of living things using the science of mechanics
What is human movement made up of
Internal forces = muscles
External forces = collisions, landings and wind resistance
What is rigid body mechanics broken up into
Kinematics
Kinetics
What is a Rigid body
A solid body in which deformation is zero or so small that it can be neglected
What is rigid body mechanics
Assume the bodies are rigid and do not deform under the action of applied forces
What is Kinematics
Time Velocity Angle Position Acceleration
What is Kinetics
Force Torque Impulse Work Power Momentum
What is the purpose of studying biomechanics
Improve performance
Reduced injury risk
By improving human performance we
Improve high achieving athletic performance
Human performance is
NOT limited to high achieving athletic competitions
Performance occurs during any human activity
We can reduce injury risk by what two areas
The mechanics results from injury
The mechanics that are a result of an injury
Mechanic results from injury involve
An incorrect landing that leads to an injury e.g. ankle
Mechanics that are a result of an injury involves
Changing your gait due to the injury e.g. changing gait due to ankle injury
We cannot ________ all injuries but can _______
Eliminate
Decrease the potential of injury
What are the ways we achieve goals
Modify movement technique
Equipment research and development
