Biomechanics I

What is biomechanics?

• the study of biological organisms
• numeric calculations and conversions
• forces acting on the human body
• engines and how they run

Jesse kicked the ball hard.

• Quantitative
• Qualitative

Deonta ran the 100m race in 9.2 seconds.

• Quantitative
• Qualitative

Choosing a location site and criteria for movement would be in which stage of a qualitative analysis?

• Preparation
• Observation
• Evaluation
• Intervention

Which stage of a qualitative analysis is spent gathering information about the movement?

• Preparation
• Observation
• Evaluation
• Interventation

Which stage of qualitative analysis involves making a list of the strengths and weaknesses of a performance?

• Observation
• Intervention
• Preparation
• Evaluation

Providing feedback and reviewing the movement with the person are parts of this stage of analysis?

• Intervention
• Preparation
• Observation
• Evaluation

Which profession might use biomechanics

• Coach
• PE teacher
• Athletic trainer
• All

An example of linear motion is:

• Running
• Diving
• Figure Skating
• Sumo Wrestling

When a diver pushes off the diving board and enters the air, this movement through the air is an example of:

• Stability
• Linear Motion
• Maximum Effort
• Angular Momentum