Year 11 General PE studies biomechanics

Which of the following is not a type of motion used in Biomechanics?

• General

• Angular

• Straight

• Circular

• Linear

A basketball in motion from a chest pass is considered to be in what motion?

• General

• Angular

• Linear

• Circular

A 50m freestyle swimmer is in what type of motion?

• General

• Angular

• Linear

• Circular

Which of these is an example of angular motion?

• Ice skater pirouette

• Gymnastics somersault

• Athlete riding a bike

• 100m sprint

Identify which of the following are phases of movement during a skill

• Execution

• Approach

• Follow-through

• Preparation

Athletes can enhance their performance through biomechanics through:

• Reduction of overuse or impact injuries

• Selection of appropriate equipment

• Most effective performance

• Trial and error