PQ 12.1 STATIC AND DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

Which organization set forth the seven principles of biomechanics?

• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

• International Olympic Committee (IOC)

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

• Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

In which category do the seven biomechanical principles include stability, maximum effort, linear motion, and angular motion?

• Linear motion, angular motion

• Maximum effort, linear motion

• Stability, maximum effort

• Angular motion, stability

What is the branch of mechanics that deals with objects or bodies in a state of constant, unchanging motion?

• Thermodynamics

• Kinematics

• Statics

• Dynamics

What is the law of motion closely related to the study of statics?

• Law of universal gravitation

• Newton's third law

• Newton's second law

• Newton's first law

What is the branch of mechanics that deals with changes in the rate at which a system is moving as a result of forces applied to it?

• Kinematics

• Thermodynamics

• Statics

• Dynamics

What are the product of changes in movement patterns?

• Internal forces

• None of the above

• External forces

• Both internal and external forces

What do the seven principles of biomechanics help movement professionals provide to their students, athletes, patients, or clients?

• Meaningful feedback

• Encouragement

• Criticism

• Praise

What do the seven principles of biomechanics help to explain?

• How to perform better in sports

• Why certain body characteristics may be more desirable in some contexts

• How to prevent injuries

• How to improve flexibility

What is the typical body characteristic of a football lineman?

• Short and lean

• Tall and heavy

• Short and heavy

• Tall and lean

What is the typical body characteristic of a gymnast?

• Tall and heavy

• Short and lean

• Tall and lean

• Short and heavy