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WorksheetsBiomechanics Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of these best defines the term 'biomechanics'?
The machinery or working parts of something.
The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.
The branch of applied mathematics dealing with motion and forces producing motion.
The branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy.
Which of the following is NOT a biomechanics principle?
Application of force
Leverage
Overtraining
Transfer of momentum
Which of these would a Biomechanist use in their occupation?
Computer and computer software
Camera and tripod
Lycra body suit and body markers
All of the above
Which of these is NOT a specific example of a sporting injury?
Broken bone
Sprained wrist
Torn hamstring
Concussion
Which of these is NOT a reason why an injury may occur whilst playing sport?
Accidents
Correct technique
Incorrect use of equipment
Uneven playing surface
Which of these best defines the term 'injury prevention'?
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
The instance of being injured physically or emotionally.
An effort to prevent or reduce the severity of bodily injuries caused by external mechanisms, such as accidents, before they occur.
What are the TWO MAIN benefits that biomechanics has on an athlete?
Increased performance
Breaking world records
Getting new equipment
Reduced risk of injury
Newton's first law of motion states that 'an object will remain at rest or in it's current state of motion unless ...' what?
Acted upon by an unbalanced force.
It's mass is too great.
It is pushed, kicked or hit.
There is no gravity present.
Newton's second law of motion states that 'force equals ...' what?
Mass / Speed
Mass x Acceleration
Inertia x Mass
Mass / Gravity
Newton's third law of motion states that 'for every action there is ...' what?
An unbalanced force acting upon it.
A chain of reactions.
An equal and opposite reaction.
A range of possible outcomes that may occur.
Striking a cricket ball with a cricket bat is an example of which of Newton's 3 laws of motion?
Law of Acceleration
Law of Action and Reaction
Law of Inertia
A baseball sitting stationary on a t-ball stand is an example of which of Newton's 3 laws of motion?
Law of Acceleration
Law of Action and Reaction
Law of Inertia
A swimming pushing their feet off the wall is an example of which of Newton's 3 laws of motion?
Law of Acceleration
Law of Action and Reaction
Law of Inertia
What are TWO reasons why changes in equipment may occur over time.
To increase the chance of injury
Advancements in technology
Changes in rules or regulations
To decrease performance
Which of the following is NOT an effect that a change in equipment will have on an athlete's performance?
Improved performance
Increased safety and reduced injury
Improved training
Increased frustration due to correct umpire calls
Which of the following is NOT a classification of injury?
Acute
Chronic
Long term
Overuse
An injury caused by a collision between two players is an example of which type of injury?
Indirect injury
Direct injury
An injury caused by a muscle imbalance or poor posture is an example of which type of injury?
Internal injury
External injury
'Preventive injury risk assessment and training to prevent the problem before it happens' is which of the following?
Rehabilitation
Prehabilitation
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 steps that should be taken when dealing with a soft tissue injury?
Referral - refer to qualified professional
Ice - 20 minutes every 2 hours for 2 days
Compression - apply compression bandage
Reduce - reduce the amount of use of the injury
