10 PED Biomechanics Quiz

Which of the following responses states how can biomechanics assist athletes?

(Please select two responses)

• Break down movement sequences into subroutines

• Improve confidence

• Reduce Injury

• Increase motivation

Which of the following are the main goals of biomechanics?

(Please select two responses)

• Improve blood flow

• Improve technique

• Improve performance

• Improve confidence

When a push or pull happens and two objects interact. This best describes which of the following?

• Gravity

• Levers

• Motion

• Force

A force that interacts between the body and the environment is known as a.....

• Internal force

• Drag Force

• External Force

• Ground reaction force

Which of the following best describes the combination of forces produced by different parts of the body to maximise force production

• Friction Force

• Summation of Force

• Motion

• Joint Reaction Force

What are the two types of external forces?

(Please select two responses)

• Contact force

• Summation of Force

• Internal force

• Non-contact force

The study of forces and their impact on living things is known as.......

• Exercise Science

• Levers

• Force production

• Biomechanics

Throwing a javelin uses which type of biomechanical principle?

• Centrifugal Force

• Projectile motion

• Gravity

• None of the above

Throwing a shot put uses which type of biomechanical principle?

• Levers

• Gravity/Resistance

• Projectile motion

• Centrifugal Force

When looking to improve athlete technique, biomechanics focuses on......

• An understanding of our own technique​

• Develop efficient movement to optimise performance

• Modify equipment to maximise performance​

• All of the above