BIOMECHANICS 6

Question 1

What are LIMB KINETICS?

Answer 1

• study of movement in relation to time and space
• evaluates joint/limb efficiency
• videos and infrared cameras record and convert reflective markers placed on the body into digital format

Question 2

Positives of LIMB KINETICS?

Answer 2

Can adjust techniques and improve performance
Immediate
Highly accurate

Question 3

Negatives of LIMB KINETICS?

Answer 3

Accuracy and repeatability is reliant on correct marker placement
Highly specialised
Expensive
Limited to labs

Question 4

What are FORCE PLATES?

Answer 4

• measure ground reaction force
• used to analyse size of force and direction of force acting on body
• when object makes contact with the force plate and electrical output proportional to the force being applied is displayed

Question 5

Positives of FORCE PLATES?

Answer 5

Used to assess gait analysis
Used to design sports shoes
Highly accurate

Question 6

Negatives of FORCE PLATES?

Answer 6

May have to alter stride length
Very expensive
Specialised

Question 7

What are WIND TUNNELS?

Answer 7

• Used to asses wind resistance (drag)
• helped design equipment/clothing
• speed activities (cycling, F1)