Chapter 1 - Introduction To Sports Biomechanics

Biomechanical

Kinematics

Describes the appearance of motions

pattern, speed, degree of coordianation

Kinetics

The study of forces associated with motion

Newton Law to solve the situation.

Inertia / Acceleration / Action and Reaction

Anthropometric factors

1. size
2. shape
3. weight of the segments

Biomechanic Improving

Safety factors in activities

Occupational biomechanics by Don B. Chaffin

Example Injury

Handlebar Parsy

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Method

Wind Tunnel

measure aerodynamics forces

Problem Solving

Quantitative / Qualitative

Quantitatve
-Number involved

Ali throw the shot put 2.3 m during training.

Qualitative
- Not involving number

General Questions

Specific Questions

Zainal make a curve cross ball to the teammates

Formal / Informal Problems

Formal

1. set information given
2. particular goal, answer or desired
3. set of operation

Informal

1. Information given
2. processed to be use
3. Unclear goal

Terminology

Biomechanic

Science involving the study of biological systems from a mechanical perspective

Biomechanist

Study of anatomical and functional aspect of living organism.

Kinesiology

Study of human movement

Sport Medicine

The term that encompasses both clinical and scientific aspects of exercise and sport

Menchanics

Statics

The study of the system that are in a state of constants motion. Either at rest or moving with a constant velocity.

Dynamics

The study of system in which acceleration is present.

Unit Measurement

U.S

English System

1. inches
2. feet
3. miles
4. pound

Major Country except U.S

Le Systems International d'Uites / S.I / METRIC sytem

1. gram
2. kilogram
3. meter