Biomechanics: Force - Motion - Stability & Balance

True or False?

To absorb force, many athletes use equipment aimed to support their performance and reduce the chances of injury.

• True

• False

Biomechanics is...?

• how the heart works

• the study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems

• a detailed analysis and assessment of sports movements

• a made up word

True or False?

Sporting movements can be transferred across sports?

• True

• False

Biomechanics is important because...

• the knowledge gathered can assist athletes and coach to improve results; develop and practice the most efficient and effective technique

• it can help develop and enhance equipment

• increases the chance of prolonging an athletes sporting career

• it combines technique with principles for a more efficient, smooth movement, less energy expenditure and better accuracy

True or False?

All movement and motor skills — including running, jumping, throwing, kicking and striking — requires internal muscular force (muscle contraction) being produced and applied.

• True

• False

True or False?

Balance is a person’s ability to control their equilibrium in relation to gravity only

• True

• False

True or False?

Stability is your body’s ability to return to a desired position or trajectory following a disturbance

• True

• False

Equilibrium is

• when something is out of balance

• found only in a mathematics equation

• a state of rest of balance; can be dynamic (moving) or static (still)

• not found in sport