Biomechanics of Physical Activity
Biomechanics applies to ______,_______, and ___________. - Answer-motion, structure, and
functioning of all living systems
Biomechanics in the field of physical activity study how these principles affect _______________ and
_____________ of the human body. - Answer-human movement, structure
What are the goals of biomechanics? - Answer-Improve the outcomes of our movements (such as
performance effectiveness) and increase or maintain the safety and health of our tissures
Applications of biomechanics - Answer-1. improve movement techniques for sport performance,
locomotion, and motor skill acquisition
2. improve equipment
3. prevent injury
Two main themes of study of biomechanics - Answer-1. Function: how we produce forces to generate,
maintain, or slow down movement during physical activity
2. Structure: how forces (such as gravity) affect our body tissue
Examples of what biomechanics do - Answer-researcher, performance enhancement specialist, forensic
biomechanist, university specialist, or ergonomist (human factor engineer)
Biomechanics applies to ______,_______, and ___________. - Answer-motion, structure, and
functioning of all living systems
Biomechanics in the field of physical activity study how these principles affect _______________ and
_____________ of the human body. - Answer-human movement, structure
What are the goals of biomechanics? - Answer-Improve the outcomes of our movements (such as
performance effectiveness) and increase or maintain the safety and health of our tissures
Applications of biomechanics - Answer-1. improve movement techniques for sport performance,
locomotion, and motor skill acquisition
2. improve equipment
3. prevent injury
Two main themes of study of biomechanics - Answer-1. Function: how we produce forces to generate,
maintain, or slow down movement during physical activity
2. Structure: how forces (such as gravity) affect our body tissue
Examples of what biomechanics do - Answer-researcher, performance enhancement specialist, forensic
biomechanist, university specialist, or ergonomist (human factor engineer)
