Background info
What is kinesiology?
The study of movement.
what does injury prevention rely on?
Science backed methods.
What is rehab?
Treatment for an injury.
Due to advancements in kinesiology athletes have gotten…
stronger/faster
What is the components of kinesiology involved with the brain?
Neuroscience
What are the 2 main types of stretches?
Dynamic and static
What types of recovery methods are in rehab after kinesiology advancements?
Precise and science driven recovery methods.
What are 2 muscles that can be targeted for athletes to avoid injury?
Spine stabilizers and core muscles.
True or False is kinesiology essential to professional sports?
True
Sport related warmups increase…
Blood flow
What do refined bio mechanical assessment techniques aid with?
True
What subtopic of science is kinesiology often associated with?
Biology
Coordination and reaction time
Name all 3 benefits of injury rehab.
Recover more efficiently
Regain peak performance faster
Reduce likelihood of future injuries
How do plyometrics produce injury?
By improving muscle strength, neuromuscular control, and joint stability.
Why can athletes benefit from advancements in kinesiology?
To achieve peak performance, and prevent injury.
Improves joint stability and muscular elasticity occurs from what?
Resistance training.
What do the advancements of kinesiology do for rehab progress?
Allows for rehab progress to be monitored and adjusted accordingly.
What does plyometrics training prioritize?
Explosive exercises with rapid muscle lengthening and contractions.