Analysing Skill and Technique (Leaving Cert Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is biomechanics the study of?
What is biomechanics the study of?
Structure, function & movement of body
Which is a purpose of using biomechanics in sport?
Which is a purpose of using biomechanics in sport?
Improve performance & reduce injury
How does the sagittal plane divide the body?
How does the sagittal plane divide the body?
Into left and right halves
What does the frontal plane divide?
What does the frontal plane divide?
Body into front and back halves
What type of movements does the transverse plane facilitate?
What type of movements does the transverse plane facilitate?
Rotational movements
Which axis does the frontal plane rotate around?
Which axis does the frontal plane rotate around?
Sagittal axis
In a first class lever, where is the fulcrum positioned?
In a first class lever, where is the fulcrum positioned?
Between the load and effort
Which lever type is most common in the human body?
Which lever type is most common in the human body?
Third class levers
What is mechanical advantage in levers?
What is mechanical advantage in levers?
Effort arm longer than load arm
What defines a vector quantity?
What defines a vector quantity?
Has magnitude and direction
What does Newton's 1st Law of Inertia state?
What does Newton's 1st Law of Inertia state?
Object stays at rest/motion unless forced
What does Newton's 3rd Law state?
What does Newton's 3rd Law state?
Every action has equal opposite reaction
What does economy of movement refer to?
What does economy of movement refer to?
How efficiently energy is used in a skill