Terminology Flashcards
Biomechanics
Physics of the human body, study of the mechanics of movement
Kinesiology
Science of human movement
Statics
Branch of mechanics dealing with systems in a constant state of motion
Dynamics
Branch of mechanics dealing with systems subject to acceleration
Kinematics
Study of the description of motion, including considerations of space and time
Kinetics
Study of the action of forces
Quantitative Analysis
Analysis involving the use of numbers
Qualitative Analysis
Analysis involving nonnumeric description of quality
English System
System of weights and measures originally developed in England and used in the United States today
Metric System
System of weights and measures used internationally in scientific applications and and adopted for daily use by every major country except the United States