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Biomechanics Quiz

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Stages of Learning: Which of these is NOT one of the 3 stages of learning?

a)

Associative stage

b)

Physical stage

c)

Cognitive stage

d)

Autonomous stage

2.

What is the beginner stage of learning?

a)

Associative stage

b)

Cognitive stage

c)

Autonomous stage

3.

True or false - The Associative stage is the practice stage and where you refine the accuracy of performing the skill?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True of false..Autonomous is the expert stage of learning?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The Autonomous Stage is where the athletes skill level is:

a)

Starting to develop

b)

Advanced and elite

c)

At the very end of development

d)

Uncoordinated

6.

Feedback on performance is important in which stage:

a)

Cognitive

b)

Autonomous

c)

Associative

d)

All stages

7.

What is the definition of Force Summation?

a)

Your mass and momentum producing maximum force

b)

Being balanced and stable when you move

c)

The combination of forces produced by different parts of the human body

d)

Equal and opposite reactions

8.

True or false - you use the larger muscles first to generate more force

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Large body parts closest to the ground should move

a)

First

b)

Second or Third

c)

Last

d)

If you're not first you're last

10.

True or false - The smaller muscles in the upper body and extremities (hands and feet) are used at the end of the movement for execution and coordination

a)

True

b)

False

11.

By using as many body parts as possible, a person

a)

Generates more momentum

b)

Looks better

c)

Has the right technique

d)

Can reach the hoop easier

12.

Which of these uses the most force summation?

a)

Shotput

b)

Dart Throw

c)

Free Throw

d)

Underarm Volleyball Serve

13.

Which of these uses the least force summation?

a)

Shotput

b)

Dart Throw

c)

Free Throw

d)

Underarm Volleyball Serve

14.

Which of these needs to be the least accurate?

a)

Shotput

b)

Dart Throw

c)

Free Throw

d)

Underarm Volleyball Serve

15.

Which of these needs to be the most accurate?

a)

Shotput

b)

Dart Throw

c)

Free Throw

d)

Underarm Volleyball Serve

16.

Define Balance & Stability

a)

An objects ability to maintain a stable position

b)

The area around the contact points with the ground. The larger it is, the greater stability a person has.

c)

Base of support contributing factors

d)

The point at which all parts of an object are equally balanced

17.

Define Line of Gravity

a)

An objects ability to maintain a stable position

b)

The area around the contact points with the ground. The larger it is, the greater stability a person has.

c)

The vertical line that passes through the centre of gravity to the ground.

d)

The point at which all parts of an object are equally balanced

18.

Define Centre of Gravity

a)

An objects ability to maintain a stable position

b)

The area around the contact points with the ground. The larger it is, the greater stability a person has.

c)

Base of support contributing factors

d)

The point at which all parts of an object are equally balanced

19.

Define Base of Support

a)

An objects ability to maintain a stable position

b)

The area around the contact points with the ground. The larger it is, the greater stability a person has.

c)

Base of support contributing factors

d)

The point at which all parts of an object are equally balanced

20.

How does a person become more stable in relation to my COG (centre of gravity)?

a)

The higher the COG the more stable you are

b)

If the COG is in the centre of the BOS you are stable

c)

The lower the COG, the more stable you are

21.

Who is the most stable sports player ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
22.

Who is the least stable sports player ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
23.

What is projectile motion?

a)

A projectile is anything thrown

b)

A projectile is any object that once projected or dropped, continues in motion by its on inertia (remaining unchanged).

c)

Projectile motion is the force applied to a something thrown

24.

What are the three main parts of projectile motion?

a)

Angle of release, Height of release, Speed of release

b)

Height of release, Weight of release, Speed of release

c)

Speed of release, Force of release, Angle of release

25.

What is the optimal angle of release?

a)

90 degrees

b)

50 degrees

c)

45 degrees

d)

0 degrees

26.

Name a sport that incorporates projectile motion?

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27.

Is this an example of projectile motion?

a)

Yes

b)

No