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What is biomechanics?

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The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.

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What is biomechanics?

The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.

What is the difference between kinematics and kinetics?

Kinematics describes motion without considering its causes, while kinetics deals with the forces causing or resulting from motion.

What is displacement?

The change in position of a body.

How is velocity calculated?

Velocity is given by $v = \frac{d}{t}$.

What is acceleration?

The rate of change of velocity, given by $a = \frac{v_f - v_i}{t}$.

What is force?

An interaction that changes the motion of an object, given by $F = ma$.

What is torque?

A force that causes rotation, given by $T = Fd \sin(\theta)$.

What does Newton's First Law state?

A body at rest will stay at rest, and a body in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

What is Newton's Second Law?

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass, given by $F = ma$.

What does Newton's Third Law state?

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

What are the three types of levers?

1. First-Class Lever: Fulcrum between effort and load. 2. Second-Class Lever: Load between fulcrum and effort. 3. Third-Class Lever: Effort between fulcrum and load.

What is mechanical advantage?

The ratio of the output force to the input force, given by: $$ \text{Mechanical Advantage} = \frac{\text{Load}}{\text{Effort}} $$.

What is linear motion?

Motion where all parts of an object move the same distance in the same direction at the same time.

What is angular motion?

Motion where an object moves in a circular path around an axis of rotation.

What is projectile motion?

The motion of an object thrown or projected into the air, subject to only the acceleration of gravity.

What is video analysis in movement study?

A method used to study movement by recording and analyzing footage to identify areas for improvement.

What do force plates measure?

The forces exerted by the feet on the ground, used to analyze balance, gait, and jump performance.

Why is understanding movement analysis important?

It is crucial for optimizing athletic performance and preventing injuries.

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS)

Movement Analysis

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS)

Movement Analysis

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