Biomechanics Basics & Frisbee
What is Biomechanics the study of?
Human Movement
The shin bone is also known as
The tibia
What is force summation?
Force summation is the combination of forces from different parts of the body to make a movement stronger or more powerful.
What is balance?
Balance is the ability to stay upright and in control of your body position.
What is a projectile?
A projectile is anything that is thrown or launched into the air and is only acted on by gravity and air resistance.
Motion, Force, Momentum, Levers, Balance, Equilibrium, Stability.
Name the muscle responsible for stabilising the body
Abdominals and obliques
why is force summation important in sports?
It helps athletes perform better by creating more power—for example, jumping higher, throwing further, or hitting harder.
What is stability?
Stability is how well you can resist falling or being moved while staying balanced.
What are the three main factors that affect projectile motion?
The angle of release, the speed (or velocity) of release, and the height of release.
Give 3 examples of biomechanics in everyday life
Walking, running, lifting, sitting, throwing, riding a bike, carrying a bag.
Which muscle is responsible for elbow extension
Tricep
Name a sport where force summation is used.
eg In a soccer kick, the legs, hips, and arms all work together to create a powerful kick.
Name one way to improve stability during movement.
Widening your base of support (like spreading your feet apart) can improve stability.
what is the optimal angle of release for a projectile?
The best angle for maximum distance is usually around 45 degrees.
How can biomechanics help in sport?
Improve technique, increase performance, reduce injury risk, guide training.
What is the agonist in knee flexion
hamstring
What is the correct order of body parts when using force summation?
Start with the larger, slower body parts (like the legs and hips) and finish with the smaller, faster parts (like the arms and hands).
How does lowering your centre of gravity help with stability?
It makes you harder to tip over, so you stay more stable.
What happens to a projectile after it reaches its highest point?
It starts to come back down because gravity pulls it toward the ground.
How can I improve my frisbee skills, in particular my frisbee pass
Having a knowledge of biophysical aspects - biomechanics and / or functional anatomy to allow me to alter / improve my technique
What is the correct name for the hip flexors
Illiosais
What can happen if force summation is not used properly?
The movement might be weak, uncoordinated, or not go as far or fast as it could.
Give a sport example where balance and stability are important.
In gymnastics, athletes need balance and stability to stay on the beam or land safely from jumps.
How can you manipulate your frisbee throw to ensure optimal performance with projectile motion in mind?
To get the best frisbee throw, you can:
Use the right angle of release – about 30–45 degrees helps you get the most distance.
Throw with enough speed – the faster the frisbee leaves your hand, the further it can travel.
Use a higher release point – releasing the frisbee from a higher position gives it more time in the air.
Keep the frisbee flat and stable – this helps reduce air resistance and makes the flight more accurate.
By adjusting these parts of the throw, you can improve distance, height, and accuracy using the principles of projectile motion.