KINE 1301 - Biomechanics

Biomechanics is ...

• the study of the mechanical laws and principles that govern movement in biological systems, particularly in the human body. 

• The study of mechanics

• The study of mechanical engineering of the human body

• The study of bioengineering

Which of the following best describes kinematics?

• Study of forces causing motion

• Study of motion without considering forces

• Analysis of chemical reactions

• Investigation of muscle fatigue

What role do muscle forces play in biomechanics?

• They resist sliding motion

• They are exerted by gravity

• They generate movement through contractions

• They provide stability only

What is torque in the context of biomechanics?

• A push or pull acting on an object

• A scalar quantity indicating speed

• Rotational force causing movement around an axis

• The total distance traveled

Which of the following is a kinematic variable?

• Torque

• Velocity

• Ground reaction forces

• Muscle contractions

How is biomechanics applied in sports performance enhancement?

• By increasing muscle mass

• By analyzing and refining athletic techniques

• By developing new sports rules

• By reducing the number of games

How does biomechanics assist in injury prevention?

• By designing new sports equipment

• By identifying faulty movement patterns

• By analyzing chemical reactions

• By increasing the number of sports events

What is linear motion?

• • Movement along a straight path, such as running straight ahead.

  
  

• movement around an axis

• movement in a spiral pattern

• movement up and down

What is angular motion?

• motion where the body moves along the curved path

• Movement along a straight path

• movement of a zig-zag pattern

• movement up and down

What are the types of forces in biomechanics?

• muscle forces

• gravitational forces

• ground reaction forces

• frictional forces