What is Biomechanics?
This is the scientific study of mechanical aspects of living organisms.
What is biomechanics?
Study of human movement.
Kinesiology
Running at 7 mph
Quantitative
First step of problem solving.
Read the problem carefully
Phase where you gather knowledge before analysis.
Preparation
Biomechanics applies principles from this subject to human movement.
What is mechanics (forces and motion)?
Description of motion without focusing on forces.
Kinematics
She has smooth movement.
Qualitative
Step where you write formulas that may be useful.
Write possible formulas
Phase where movement is recorded.
Observation
Biomechanics is used to improve performance AND prevent this.
What is injury?
Study of forces acting on the body.
Kinetics
120 degrees of knee flexion
Quantitative
Step where values go into the equation.
Substitute known values
Phase where strengths and weaknesses are identified.
Evaluation & Diagnosis
Biomechanics helps coaches analyze technique to make movement more ____ and efficient.
What is effective?
Study of systems in constant motion (no acceleration).
Statics
Explosive Jump
Qualitative
Step after solving.
Check the answer
Phase where coaching strategies are applied.
Intervention
Name one career that uses biomechanics.
physical therapist, strength coach, athletic trainer, biomechanist
Study of systems subject to change in motion.
Dynamics
Explain in the difference between qualitative and quantitative.
Numbers vs descriptive observation
Final step of the process.
Box answer with correct units
Why is movement analysis important?
Improves performance / prevents injury / corrects technique