Terminology Flashcards

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Biomechanics

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Physics of the human body, study of the mechanics of movement

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Kinesiology

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Science of human movement

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Statics

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Branch of mechanics dealing with systems in a constant state of motion

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Dynamics

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Branch of mechanics dealing with systems subject to acceleration

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Kinematics

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Study of the description of motion, including considerations of space and time

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Kinetics

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Study of the action of forces

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Quantitative Analysis

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Analysis involving the use of numbers

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Qualitative Analysis

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Analysis involving nonnumeric description of quality

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English System

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System of weights and measures originally developed in England and used in the United States today

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Metric System

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System of weights and measures used internationally in scientific applications and and adopted for daily use by every major country except the United States

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