"Sports biomechanics is a quantitative based study and analysis of professional athletes and sports activities in general."
Application of biomechanics to sports performance, including studying the mechanics of movements and designing equipment to enhance performance.
Kinematics: The study of motion without regard to the forces causing that motion.
Kinetics: The study of forces causing motion.
Force: A push or pull on an object.
Momentum: The product of an object's mass and velocity.
Torque: A force that causes rotation.
Centre of mass: The point at which the mass of an object is evenly distributed.
Balance: The ability to maintain a stable position or posture.
Stability: The ability to resist being tipped over.
Power: The rate at which work is done.
Energy: The ability to do work.
Work: The transfer of energy from one object to another.
Elasticity: The ability of an object to return to its original shape after being deformed.
Stretch-shortening cycle: A process in which a muscle is pre-stretched before being contracted, resulting in greater force production.
Muscular co-ordination: The ability of different muscles to work together in a coordinated manner.
Muscle activation: The process by which a muscle is stimulated to contract.
Joint angle: The angle between two adjoining bones.
Joint stability: The ability of a joint to resist being dislocated.
Joint mobility: The range of motion a joint can attain.
Proprioception: The ability to sense the position and movement of one's own body.
Feedback: Information received by an individual about their performance.
Skill acquisition: The process of learning new skills and techniques.
Technique analysis: The process of analyzing movement patterns for the purpose of improving performance.
Equipment design: The design of sports equipment with the aim of improving performance and reducing injury risk.
Injury prevention: The identification and implementation of measures to reduce the risk of injury during sports performance.
Rehabilitation: The process of restoring function and performance following injury or illness.
Performance analysis: The use of technology to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement.
Biomechanical modeling: The creation of mathematical models to represent the movement of the human body.
Kinematics: This involves the analysis of motions and movements in sports, including the types of movements (e.g. linear, angular), the forces involved, and the sequencing and timing of movements.
Kinetics: This involves the analysis of forces and their effects on the movement of the body, including muscle forces, joint forces, and ground reaction forces.
Electromyography (EMG): This involves the measurement and analysis of the electrical activity of muscles during movement, which can provide insight into the forces and movements involved.
Computer simulation: This involves the use of computer models to simulate and predict the movement and forces involved in sports performance, using data from sensors and other sources.
Injury prevention: This involves the application of biomechanics principles to help prevent sports injuries, by analyzing and improving technique, equipment, and training methods.
Equipment design: This involves the application of biomechanics principles to design more effective and efficient sports equipment, such as shoes, racquets, and balls.
Performance analysis: This involves the use of biomechanical data to analyze and improve sports performance, including technique, strategy, and training methods.
Rehabilitation: This involves the use of biomechanical principles to design effective rehabilitation programs for sports injuries, by analyzing and improving movement patterns and joint function.
"It can simply be described as the physics of sports."
"The laws of mechanics are applied in order to gain a greater understanding of athletic performance through mathematical modeling, computer simulation, and measurement."
"Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of the methods of mechanics."
"Statics, which is the study of systems that are in a state of constant motion either at rest or moving with a constant velocity, and dynamics, which is the study of systems in motion in which acceleration is present."
"Dynamics may involve kinematics (the study of the motion of bodies with respect to time, displacement, velocity, and speed of movement) and kinetics (the study of the forces associated with motion)."
"Sports biomechanists help people obtain optimal muscle recruitment and performance."
"A biomechanist also uses their knowledge to apply proper load barring techniques to preserve the body." Please note that while these quotes provide relevant information, rephrasing may be required for some study questions.