BIOMECHANICS 1

What happens when the timing and sequence of a movement is wrong?

• It will look uncoordinated and not produce maximum force

• It will look coordinated and provide maximum force

Biomechanics deals with which of the following?

• FORCE

• MATTER

• MOTION

• ALL OF THESE

What joint movement is the knee performing in the picture?

• EXTENSION

• FLEXION

• ROTATION

• CIRCUMDUCTION

What joint movement is the hip joint performing in this picture?

• adduction

• abduction

• rotation

• pronation

What joint movement are the elbow joint performing in this movement?

• rotation

• extension

• flexion

• circumduction

Which statement best describes functional anatomy

• The functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal in relation to sports movement

• The anatomy of all body system in sport

• The functional anatomy of the cardiovascular system and how it helps us move

• The musculoskeletal system and how it works with the cardiovascular system.

A low centre of gravity in a sports movement leads to...

• more stability

• more accuracy

• higher point scoring

• higher skill level

Which profession might use biomechanics

• Sports analyst

• PE Teacher

• Coach

• All of these

What best describes momentum in a sports movement?

• a mass in motion

• a mass in church

• a mass in speed

• a mass in acceleration

A push or pull in biomechanics is called a ...

• friction

• gravity

• force

• speed