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WorksheetsUnit 3 - Biomechanics Summative Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
How should the arms move during the arm swing phase of a vertical jump?
Arms should swing powerfully upward
Arms should stay at the sides
Arms should cross in front of the body
Arms should be kept behind the back
Which phase of the vertical jump involves controlled eccentric loading that activates the quads and glutes?
Eccentric Phase
Concentric Phase
Arm Swing
Landing
Why is the arm swing important during a vertical jump?
It helps maintain balance
It should swing powerfully upward to aid the jump
It keeps the arms relaxed
It prevents injury
Which of the following is NOT a reason to perform a jump analysis according to the lecture material?
To choose the right exercises
To progress or regress drills
To track fatigue and readiness
To improve nutrition planning
What is the significance of improving reactive strength in jump analysis?
It allows for quick ground contact during plyometrics and sport moves
It increases the time spent in the air
It reduces the need for arm movement
It focuses only on flexibility
What is a potential consequence of ignoring asymmetries found during a jump analysis?
Increased risk of injury to lower body joints
Enhanced cardiovascular endurance
Improved flexibility in the upper body
Better coordination of arm movements
How can jump analysis be used after an injury?
To determine if the athlete has gained weight
To check if mechanics and symmetry have returned
To measure the athlete's height
To assess the athlete's nutrition
Which of the following patterns is considered risky and can be spotted during a jump analysis?
Knee valgus
High jump height
Fast running
Deep breathing
Which condition is shown in the diagram where the knees angle inward?
Knock knees (valgus)
Normal alignment
Bow legs (varus)
Flat feet
What should be observed when analyzing knee alignment during running gait?
Whether the knees are bent or straight
Whether the alignment is inward, outward, or neutral
The speed of knee movement
The color of the runner's shoes
Which aspect of running gait analysis involves checking for excessive pelvic drop or rotation?
Foot Strike
Hip Stability
Trunk
Shoulders
A runner is observed to have asymmetry or rounding in the shoulders. What might this indicate in the context of running gait analysis?
Proper foot strike
Shoulder instability or imbalance
Neutral knee alignment
Stable pelvis
What does uniform wear on the soles of your shoes most likely indicate about your gait?
Overpronation
Underpronation (supination)
Neutral (proper) gait
Flat feet
Which of the following best describes the correct sequence for foot strike during a proper walking gait?
Toe should make contact with the ground first, followed by the heel
Heel should make contact with the ground first, followed by a rolling motion through the mid-foot and pushing off with the toes
Mid-foot should strike the ground first, followed by the heel and then the toes
Toes and heel should strike the ground simultaneously
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of proper shoulder position during walking?
Shoulders should be relaxed
Shoulders should be slightly back
Shoulders should be raised and tense
Arms should swing naturally at your side
How does trunk stability contribute to proper gait?
By allowing the trunk to move independently from the pelvis
By maintaining a steady and controlled posture, activating core muscles, and ensuring the trunk moves as a single unit with the pelvis
By relaxing all core muscles and letting the spine curve naturally
By keeping the trunk rigid and immobile
What happens to the muscle length during an isometric contraction?
The muscle shortens
The muscle lengthens
The muscle length stays the same
The muscle relaxes completely
Which type of muscle contraction is involved when lifting or moving a load and the muscle shortens?
Eccentric
Isometric
Concentric
Relaxed
While performing a plank exercise and maintaining the position without movement, what type of muscle contraction is primarily occurring?
Eccentric
Isometric
Concentric
Dynamic
The activity shown in the image is an example of movement in which plane?
Transverse
Sagittal
Frontal
Oblique
Which concept is illustrated by the diagram labeled "Three Planes of Motion"?
The different planes in which the human body can move
The types of muscle fibers in the body
The stages of muscle contraction
The process of digestion
Which of the following types of movement occurs in the sagittal plane?
Flexion and extension
Abduction and adduction
Rotation
Circumduction
which term refers to the study of how the body moves and the forces acting on it during physical activity?
Biomechanics
Exercise physiology
Sport psychology
Motor control
Which type of joint is found in the elbow?
Ball and socket
Hinge
Pivot
Gliding
What type of joint is found at the shoulder?
Hinge
Ball and socket
Pivot
Gliding
