Analysing Skill and Technique (Leaving Cert Physical Education): Flashcards
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Biomechanics definition
Biomechanics definition
Study of structure, function & movement of living body
Two uses of biomechanics
Two uses of biomechanics
Improve performance & reduce risk of injury
Sagittal plane divides body into
Sagittal plane divides body into
Left and right halves
Frontal plane divides body into
Frontal plane divides body into
Front and back halves
Transverse plane divides body into
Transverse plane divides body into
Upper and lower halves
Sagittal axis runs through body
Sagittal axis runs through body
Front to back
Vertical axis runs through body
Vertical axis runs through body
Top to bottom
Frontal plane rotates around
Frontal plane rotates around
Sagittal axis
First class lever: position of fulcrum
First class lever: position of fulcrum
Between the load and effort
Most common lever type in human body
Most common lever type in human body
Third class lever
Vector quantity has
Vector quantity has
Magnitude (size) and direction
Scalar quantity has
Scalar quantity has
Magnitude (size) but no direction
Newton's 1st Law name
Newton's 1st Law name
Law of Inertia
Newton's 3rd Law states
Newton's 3rd Law states
For every action, equal & opposite reaction
Economy of movement means
Economy of movement means
How efficiently athlete uses energy performing skill