Chapter Three : Kinetic Concepts of Human Movement Flashcards
Biomechanics
The science of studying living things from a mechanical perspective
What is biomechanics used for?
Using the principles of physics to help develop and refine human movement.
Structure and design of equipment
Movement techniques
Causes of overuse injuries
Improving movement for people with disabilities
Quantitative analysis (biomechanics)
Is based on measurement of kinetic (force) and kinematic (distance,speed,acceleration) variables. ie; Technology Video Gonimetry Optoelectronic Electromyography Accelerometers Light gates Timers Force platforms
Qualitative analysis (biomechanics)
Involves descriptions of the quality of the movement
ie; video analysis
Coaches/teachers/trainers analysis
Optoelectronic analysis
Force definition
A push or a pull acting on an object
How does force affect an object
- Change the shape of the object (stretching, squashing or twisting)
- Move the object (start moving, slowing down, changing direction)
Example of force
The force that is put on a pedal by a cyclist makes it move
When a muscle contracts and pulls on the bone
When a tennis ball hits a racquet the strings change shape temporarily
Force equation
Force = Mass X Acceleration
Unit of force is Newtons (N) which is the amount of force required to accelerate 1kg of mass at 1m/s2
Types of Force
Friction
Drag force ( Air and Water)
Gravitational force
Weight
Friction
A force that acts in the opposite direction to motion when 2 surfaces are in contact with one another
Example of increasing friction
Weightlifter uses magnesium chalk to increase friction between hands and bar
Sports shoes worn in volleyball have rubber on the soles to prevent slipping
Football boots have studs to increase friction between the pitch and the shoe to prevent slipping
Example of decreasing friction
Skiis have a flat surface at the bottom of the ski to decrease friction to allow skiier to slide faster
Ballroom dancers have highly polished shoes to decrease friction to allow them to slide to complete dance moves
Ice rinks are resurfaced to be made flat so that the ice skater can glide across the rink easier
Moving an object across a surface in terms of friction
Applying an increasingly greater force that will overcome the maximum static friction. Friction increases as force is applied so once a force becomes greater than friction an object will begin to move.
Maximum static friction definition
The maximum amount of friction that can be generated between 2 non-moving surfaces.
Drag force definiton
When an object or body moves through air or water it will experience an opposite force slowing the object down.
Factors affecting drag force
Air density
Cross sectional area of the body
Speed of the object
Maximising speed in terms of drag force
Reducing impact of factors other than speed through technique (body position) and clothing
Gravitational force definition
Force of attraction between 2 bodies or objects
Mass definition
Is a measure of the amount of matter an object is made up of. (kg)
Weight definition
Refers to the force exerted on the body by gravity. It is directly proportional to the mass of the body (newtons)
Acceleration due to gravity
9.8m/s
Weight calculation
Weight = Mass X Gravity (kg.m/s2)
Inertia definition
The tendency for a body/object to resist a change in its state of motion
Motion and inertia
Greater mass gives a greater inertia
Greater inertia makes it harder to change its state of motion