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Biomechanics of Physical Activity Exam Questions and Answers

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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)

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