chapter one Flashcards
biomechanics
physics (mechanics) of motion exhibited or produced by biological systems
kinesiology
multidisciplinary study of human motion, including the anatomical, biomechanics, cultural, motor, pedagogical, physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of motion
mechanics
branch of physics concerned with the side effect of forces and energy on the motion of bodies
statics
branch of mechanics concerned with objects in a state of equilibrium (at rest or in a constant state of motion)
dynamics
branch of mechanics concerned with objects in a state of accelerated or changing motion
kinetics
study of forces that inhibit, cause, facilitate, or modify motion of a body
kinematics
study or description of the spatial and temporal characteristics of motion without regard to the causative forces
spatial
relating to, or with respect to, the three dimensional world
temporal
relating to, or with respect to, time
exercise physiology
the study of physiology under conditions in which physical work has caused disrupted homeostasis
motor control
mechanisms used by the nervous system to control and coordinate the movements of the musculoskeletal system
motor development
progression of motor control throughout the life span because of maturation
motor learning
relatively permanent changes in proficiency of motor control through experience and/or practice
ergonomics
discipline concerned with human-machine interaction
physical therapy
field dedicated to evaluating and treating movement abnormalities
occupational therapy
field focused on helping people to improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living and self-care tasks after an injury, disability, or other health condition
sports medicine
field dedicated to the prevention, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries that occur during sports participation
adapted movement
movement patterns that emerge because of compensation for changes to the physical body
pedagogy
study of principles and methods of instruction
coaching
study of principles and methods of instructing athletes
functional anatomy
study of the specific functions of individual structures that make up an organism
open-loop
movements occurring too rapidly to be modified by sensory feedback
closed-loop
movements that can change during performance because of sensory feedback
proprioceptors
muscle, tendon, joint, and other receptors that provide information about position, force, velocity and more
occupational biomechanics
specialized area of biomechanics focused on human mechanisms in work environments
sports medicine
field dedicated to the prevention, immediate treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries that occur during sports participation
adapted physical education
the process of modifying equipment, the environment, or both in order to successfully teach movement activities to all populations
