Introduction to Biomechanics - Qualitative Quantitative

What is Biomechanics?

• the study of the movement of things using mathematics and physics

• the study of the movement of living things using the science of mechanics

• the study of human movement

Kinesiology is the study of human movement. What subject areas are within the scope of Kinesiology?

• Biomechanics

• Mathematics

• Motor behaviour

What is the two major sub-branches of mechanics?

• Kinematics

• Kinetics

• Static

• Dynamic

What are the two subdivisions of biomechanics?

• Kinematic

• Kinetic

• Static

• Dynamic

The main reason to study biomechanics is for...

• injury prevention

• looking good

• enhance performance

A quantitative implies that numbers are involved.

• True

• False

Qualitative approach implies that numbers are involved.

• True

• False

In Malaysia, we use which unit of measurement system?

• English system

• Asian system

• the International System of Units

• US d'Unites

"Amri finished his 100 meter sprint at 10.5 secs"

What type of statement is used in the above sentence?

• Qualitative approach

• Quantitative approach

"Amri ran really fast in that race!"

What type of statement is used in the above sentence?

• Qualitative approach

• Quantitative approach