BIOMECHANICAL BASICS!
What is biomechanics the study of?
Human Movement
Are fine motor skills small or large muscle movements?
Small muscle movements.
What type of analysis involves watching someone move to improve their skill?
Qualitative movement analysis.
Name 2 component of biomechanics.
Motion, Force, Momentum, Levers, Balance, Equilibrium, Stability.
What is the first stage of learning a skill?
Cognitive stage.
What’s the first step of the movement analysis process?
Preparation.
Give 3 example of biomechanics in everyday life.
Walking, running, lifting, sitting, throwing, riding a bike, carrying a bag.
What type of skill is riding a bike (no clear start or end)?
Continuous motor skill.
What does an observer do during the observation step?
Watches the performance live or on video to gather information about the movement.
How can biomechanics help in sport?
Improve technique, increase performance, reduce injury risk, guide training.
What type of environment is a golf swing usually performed in?
Closed environment.
What happens during the evaluation stage?
Observer identifies strengths and weaknesses, diagnoses issues, and decides how to fix them.
What does momentum equal?
Mass × Velocity.
Name 2 example of a gross motor skill.
Running, jumping, tackling, kicking, swimming, cycling, throwing
3 items that are involved within the intervention phase?
Giving feedback, suggesting corrections through practice, video, technique change, equipment/environment change.