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Introduction: Why Study Biomechanics?
Objectives:
- Define biomechanics
- Identify the goals of exercise and sports biomechanics
- Describe the methods used to
achieve the goals of exercise
and sport biomechanics
- Outline the organization of mechanics
- Define length and the units of measurement for length
- Define time and the units of measurement for time
- Define mass and the units of measurement for mass
Why is the
study of biomechanics important in exercise
science?
1. Technique improvement
2. Equipment improvement or unimprovement
3. Improved training and accelerated learning
4. Injury prevention and rehabilitation
Units of Measurement
| Quantity |
Symbol |
SI Unit |
Abbreviation for SI Unit |
Other Units |
| Time |
t |
second |
s |
millisecond, minute, hour, day, week, year |
| Length |
l |
meter |
m |
millimeter, centimeter, inch, foot, yard, kilometer, mile |
| Mass |
m |
kilogram |
kg |
gram, slug |
| Force |
F |
Newton |
N |
pound |
Websites to assist in measure
conversions:
www.allmeasures.com
www.onlineconversion.com
A
quick mathematical review...before
we go further.
Answers
to problems listed on the final page
of the math review.
Powerpoint slides from the
second
day.
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