{"id":49,"date":"2019-04-01T04:13:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T04:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=49"},"modified":"2019-04-01T04:34:44","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T04:34:44","slug":"biomechanics-of-sports-and-physical-exercise","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/chapter\/biomechanics-of-sports-and-physical-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomechanics of sports and physical exercise"},"content":{"raw":"<div><span style=\"float: right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2VXeK5CbfiM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"http:\/\/epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/download.png\" alt=\"epgp books\" width=\"75px\" height=\"75px;\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Contents:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n1. Goals\u00a0\u00a0 of studying biomechanics of sport and physical activity\r\n\r\n<em>1.1. Ways of improving the goals<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>1.1.1. Training<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>1.1.2 . Technique<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>1.1.3. Equipment<\/em>\r\n\r\n2. Branches of biomechanics\r\n\r\n<em>2.1. External Biomechanics<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.1 Forces<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2..1.2. Linear Kinematics<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.3 Linear Kinetics<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.4. Work, Power ,Energy<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.5. Torques and movements of force<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.6. Angular Kinematics<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.7. Angular Kinetics<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.2. Internal Biomechanics<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.2.1 Mechanical Properties of the Musculoskeletal System<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>2.2.2. Nervous System<\/em>\r\n\r\n3. Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training\r\n\r\n<em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.1 Biomechanics and Training<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.2 Technical Training<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.3 Physical Training<\/em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4 .Technology in Biomechanics<\/span>\r\n\r\n<em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.1 Tools for Measuring Kinematics<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.2 Tools for Measuring Kinetics<\/em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Summary<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Learning Objectives-<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n1.\u00a0 To understand the meaning of biomechanics in terms of human physical activity and sport.\r\n\r\n2.\u00a0 Goals of studying biomechanics in sport and physical activity\r\n\r\n3.\u00a0 To distinguish between external and internal biomechanics\r\n\r\n4 .To understand the different types of external biomechanics\r\n\r\n5.\u00a0 To evaluate the different types of internal biomechanics\r\n\r\n6.\u00a0 Understanding how the results of a qualitative analysis improve technical training\r\n\r\n7.\u00a0 To discuss the steps involved in a qualitative anatomical analysis\r\n\r\n8.\u00a0 Understanding the advantages of following a set of physical training\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Introduction<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Biomechanics is the study of forces and their impact on the living system. Human biomechanics or biomechanics of sports and physical exercise is the study of forces and their impact on the human body during physical exercise and sports.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Goals of studying biomechanics of sport and physical activity<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>1.1. Ways of improving the goals<\/em>\r\n\r\ni)\u00a0 To improve performance in the given physical exercise or sport\r\n\r\nii)\u00a0\u00a0 To provide precautionary measures for injury and rehabilitation\r\n\r\niii)\u00a0 To increase physical fitness\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese goals can be improved through the process of:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">1.1.1<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Training<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">An athlete or an individual practicing physical exercise is or maybe limited by strength or endurance of certain muscle groups, speed of motion or by specific aspects of motion technique equipment and technique improvement .Therefore, the coach needs to analyse the mechanical values that may lead to threshold stimuli.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">1.1.2\u00a0 Technique<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">A qualitative analysis, can be used to correct the movement, for better execution of the movement, or to change the actions and positions of the sport performance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"248\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Figure 1.1. To successfully complete triple jumps in figure skating human body requires strong arms and shoulders.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Source Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_figure_skating_terms\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_figure_skating_terms)<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>1.1.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Equipment-<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Using the right equipment that will give advantage to the recreational athletes or to the elite.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2. Branches of biomechanics<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"317\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>2.1. External Biomechanics<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">External forces and their effects on the body and its movement \u2013 Movement of a body is determined by the external actions that acts on the body.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Forces<\/em>- Force is a push or a pull that are exerted by an object on another object . When a force acts on an object there is always action and a reaction i.e. the force exerted by one object on another is matched by an equal but oppositely directed force exerted by the second object on the first. Forces are classified into internal and external forces.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n- Internal Forces-\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Internal forces are forces that act within the object whose motion is being investigated. The human body consists of organs, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and other tissues and these structures exert forces on one another. The internal pulling forces are referred to as tensile forces . The internal pushing forces that act on the ends of an internal structure are referred to as compressive forces.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Muscles pull on tendons, which pull on bones and at joints, bones push on cartilage, which pushes on other cartilage and bones. When the structures are under tension or compression internal forces hold\u00a0<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">things together. Sometimes the internal forces is lesser than the tensile or compressive forces acting on a structure. When this happens, the structure fails and breaks. When muscles pull, tendons rupture, ligaments tear and bones break structural failure in the body occurs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"441\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Figure 1.2. The forces acting on a shot-putter and a shot at the instant before release.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">(Source :Biomechanics of sport and exercise Peter M. Mc Ginnis )<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExternal Forces\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">When objects interact with the environment surrounding is known as external forces. External forces can be divided into contact forces and noncontact forces.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In sports and exercise, the force of gravity is the only noncontact force and the most important contact forces in sports is between solid objects, such as the athlete and some other object . Friction and Normal Contact Force<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Static friction <strong>-<\/strong> When dry friction acts between two surfaces that are not moving relative to each other.\u00a0<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Limiting friction <\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">When there is maximum amount of friction developing before two surfaces begin to slide.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Dynamic friction<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> When dry friction acts between two surfaces that moves relative to each other, also known as <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">sliding friction<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> and <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">kinetic friction.<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">An important force in every sport and physical activity is friction . Locomotion requires frictional forces, so the shoes we wear are designed to provide proper frictional forces between our feet and the supporting surface. Thus we want large frictional forces in most athletic shoes, so that the materials used for the soles have large coefficients of friction.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.1.2 Linear Kinematics<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">It is concerned with the description of linear motion. speed, distance and direction of an object <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Kinematics: <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Motion can be defined as the action or process of a change in position. Linear Motion-<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Rectilinear translation - When all points on a body or object move in a straight line without changing the direction and the orientation of the object and all points on the object move the same distance. Curvilinear translation<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> When all points on a body or object move so that the orientation of the object does not change and all points on the object move the same distance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Angular Motion \u2013It is also known as rotator motion , occurs when all points on a body or object move in circles about the same fixed central line or axis. An example of angular motion is the body an ice-skater in a spin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">General Motion \u2013 It is a combination of both linear and angular motions.Example- running and walking.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.1.3<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Linear Kinetics<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Newton\u2019s first law \u2013It explains that objects do not move or do not change their motion unless a net external force acts on them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Newton\u2019s Second Law of Motion or Law of Acceleration : The change of motion of an object is proportional to the force impressed; and is made in the direction of the straight line in which the force is impressed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;text-align: initial\">Newton\u2019s second law explains a cause-and-effect relationship where it explains that acceleration is caused and is also the effect of force . An object accelerates if the net external force acts on it. If an object accelerates, a net external force must be acting to cause the acceleration. Impulse and Momentum<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">In sports and human physical activity, we are concerned with the final outcome resulting from external forces acting on an athlete or object over some duration of time than with the instantaneous acceleration of the athlete or object at some instant during the force application. Impulse is the product of force and the time during which force acts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Momentum of an object depends on the velocity on sport and physical activity because the objects we deal with has a constant mass.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">In certain other activities,we can use impulse to decrease momentum.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Newton\u2019s Third Law of Motion \u2013which states that to every reaction there is always an equal and opposite reaction. This law explains about the reaction \u2013action.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"><em>2.1.4<\/em><\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Work, Power, and Energy<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">They explaining the causes of motion without Newton\u2019s Law Work be defined as the product of force and displacement. Mathematically, it can be expressed as :<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">U <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">=<\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> F(d)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">where,<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">U <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">= work done on an object (the letter<\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> W <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">would be a better abbreviation for work, but we already used it to represent weight),<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">F <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">= force applied to an object, and<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">d <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">= displacement of an object along the line of action of the force<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Energy is defined as the capacity to do work.We have two different types of energy:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Kinetic energy - energy due to motion<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Potential energy - energy due to position<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;text-align: initial\">Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy due to an object\u2019s position relative to the earth where the energy of an object is related to the object\u2019s weight and its elevation or height above the ground.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Strain energy \u2013The\u00a0 energy caused due to the deformation of an object.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Work\u2013Energy Relationship<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Energy is transferred from one object or system to another which is a form of work. Also, the unit of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">measure for work and energy is joules.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-Doing Work to Increase Energy<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-Doing Work to Decrease(or Absorb) Energy<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-Conservation of Mechanical Energy: when no work can be done energy is conserved. Thus ,the total mechanical energy of the object remains constant if no external forces other than gravity act on the object.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Power is defined as the rate of doing work. It can be regarded as how quickly or slowly a work can be done. The maximum power output a human is capable of producing during exercise or sport is related to the duration of the activity involved that is dependant with the metabolic capabilities of the human body.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.1.5 Torques and Moments of Force<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Torque is the turning effect produced by a force.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Eccentric force - An external force that is not directed through the center of gravity of an object.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Muscular Torque \u2013 when a muscle contracts it creates a force by pulling on it\u2019s point of attachments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"208\" \/>\r\n<div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Figure 1.3. The biceps brachii exerts a torque around the axis of the elbow joint by producing a force\u00a0<em>(F<\/em>m<em>) <\/em>with a moment arm<em> (r) <\/em>around the joint.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Source Link: https:\/\/www.tutelman.com\/golf\/swing\/models1_.html)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Center of gravity <strong>-<\/strong>The point in a body or system where mass or weight is evenly distributed or balanced and where the force of gravity acts.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In sports and physical exercise centre of gravity provides stability i.e the capacity of an object to return to equilibrium or to its original position after it has been displaced.The stability of an object is affected by :<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n-the height of the center of gravity\r\n\r\n-\u00a0 size of the base of support\r\n\r\n-\u00a0 weight of the object\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.6 Angular Kinematics<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Angular kinematics describes objects in angular motion.Angle is formed by intersection of a line and a plane or two lines ,two planes.Angular position is the orientation of a line with another line or plane. Absolute angular position \u2013 A position where a line or plane is fixed and immovable relative to the earth position.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelative angular position \u2013 A position where a line or plane is capable of moving\r\n\r\nAngular displacement- The change in absolute angular position experienced by a rotating line\r\n\r\nAngular velocity -The rate of change of angular displacement\r\n\r\nRelationship between linear and angular velocity\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">The\u00a0 angular\u00a0 displacement\u00a0 and\u00a0 linear\u00a0 distance relationship\u00a0 provides a good understanding\u00a0 For\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">instance, if we take into consideration a swinging golf club ,all points on the club undergo the same\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">angular displacement and\u00a0\u00a0 the same average angular velocity. This is because they all take the same\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">time to undergo that certain displacement.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Planes and Axes of Motion<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Anatomical Planes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Sagittal plane( anteroposterior plane) - An imaginary plane running anterior to posterior and superior to inferior dividing the body into right and left parts<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Frontal plane (coronal or lateral plane) \u2013It runs side to side and superior to inferior, dividing body into anterior and posterior parts<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Transverse plane( horizontal plane)- runs from side to side and anterior to posterior, dividing body into superior and inferior parts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Cardinal plane <\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> A plane that passes through the midpoint or center of gravityof the body.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nTable 1.1. - Anatomical Planes of Motion and Their Corresponding Axes of Motion\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"168\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"481\" height=\"473\" \/>\r\n\r\nFigure 1.4 Anatomical Planes of Motion and Their Corresponding Axes of Motion\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Source Link : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/574771971165806104\/\">https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/574771971165806104\/)<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>2.1.7 Angular Kinetics<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>It <\/em>explains the causes of angular motion\r\n\r\n<em>Angular inertia (rotary inertia<\/em>) \u2013is the property of an object to resist changes in its angular motion.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A body may have more than one moment of inertia because an object may rotate about more than one axis of rotation.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>2. 2 Internal biomechanics<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>2.2.1 Mechanical Properties of the Musculoskeletal System<\/em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The important connective tissues important to the structure of the musculoskeletal of human body are bone, cartilage, ligament and tendon. Age and activity may also affect the mechanical properties of the connective tissues.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.2.2 Nervous System<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">The nervous system controls of the musculoskeletal system. It is divided into the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nervous system consists of all the nervous tissue that lies outside the skull and the vertebral column. According to function it performs ,it is again divided into: <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Somatic nervous system \u2013 voluntary, involved in conscious sensations and actions<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Autonomic nervous system<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> involuntary,\u00a0 involved with unconscious sensations and actions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">There are three types of neurons:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">(1)\u00a0 Sensory or afferent neurons - responsible for sensations<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">(2)\u00a0 motor or efferent neurons- receive stimuli from interneurons or sensory neurons<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">(3)\u00a0 Interneurons<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Sensory and motor neurons are situated in peripheral nervous system and the interneurons are situated within the central nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"275\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Figure 1.5 Scheme showing the pathways of a neural impulse from external stimulus to muscle action<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">(Source Link: <a href=\"http:\/\/leavingbio.net\/the%20nervous%20system_files\/the%20nervous%20system.htm\">http:\/\/leavingbio.net\/the%20nervous%20system_files\/the%20nervous%20system.htm<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">There are two types of analysis \u2013 qualitative and quantitative<\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">.<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> A qualitative biomechanical analysis relies on subjective observations whereas a quantitative biomechanical analysis uses actual measurements to quantify the mechanical parameters of the performance. <\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Steps of a Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">It consists of four steps:<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">1. Description \u2013 To develop a theoretical model of the most effective technique and to describe what it would look like.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.\u00a0 Observation- To observe the performance<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.\u00a0 Evaluation \u2013 To compare the ideal technique to the observed performance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.\u00a0 Instruction - Educate or instruct advice to correct<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis: This analysis is limited however, teachers or coaches may make some performance measurements and thus do some limited quantitative biomechanical analysis.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">For instance, equipement such as stopwatch and a tape measure may be used to measure and quantify the biomechanical parameters.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.1 Biomechanics and Training<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">The principle of specificity is a fundamental principle of training . Therefore as the principle suggests exercises and drills must be specific to sport and physical activity. If the exercises and drills used in training are closely matching the aspects of the skill we are training for, we will have greater gains in performance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.2 Technical Training<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Training time and practice for specific sport or physical activities are usually devoted to improving technique (technical training) or physical condition (physical training). The time proportion allocated to technical training depends in part on the technical difficulty of the activity. Technical training may involve performing drills or performing the actual skill that mimic specific aspects of the skill. Biomechanics can thus contribute to improvements in sport and various physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;text-align: initial\">Technical training may have some effect on the performer\u2019s physical condition, and physical training may have some effect on the performer\u2019s technical proficiency.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.3 Physical Training<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">The other part of training is the physical training, physical training is directed at altering performance limitations due to the physical condition of the performer whereas technical training is directed primarily at correcting or improving aspects of technique training.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Physical training is directed at improving the various components of physical fitness that includes :<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">1.\u00a0 muscular strength,<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.\u00a0 muscular power,<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.\u00a0 muscular endurance,<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.\u00a0 flexibility,<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">5.\u00a0 cardiovascular fitness, and<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">6.\u00a0 body composition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Technology in Biomechanics<\/strong><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">As technology improves measurement techniques are constantly evolving .There are various tools for measuring biomechanical variables that vary in cost and sophistication from simple stop watches to highly sensitive force platforms and multi-camera motion capture systems. The tools has been categorized as tools for measuring kinetics and tools for measuring kinematics .<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.1 Tools for Measuring Kinematics<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Popular tools for measuring kinematic includes; timing systems,velocity-measuring systems (based on radar or laser light), accelerometers, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial sensors and optical imaging systems (film cameras, video cameras, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.2 Tools for Measuring Kinetics<\/em><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Kinetic variables are based depending on the force of the cause of change in motion. Some popular tools for measuring kinetic variables in biomechanics force platforms, strain gauges,<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Summary<\/strong><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Human biomechanics or biomechanics of sports and physical exercise is the study of forces and their impact on the human body during physical exercise and sports. Forces play a major role in the movement ,motion and co-ordination of the body whereas, Work, Power, and Energy explains the causes of motion without Newton. Torques and Moments of Force.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Center of gravity is the point in a body or system where mass or weight is evenly distributed or balanced and where the force of gravity acts. In sports and physical exercise centre of gravity provides stability i.e the capacity of an object to return to equilibrium or to its original position after it has been displaced. Angular Kinematics describes objects in Angular Motion. Angular Kinetics explains the causes of Angular Motion mechanical properties of the Musculoskeletal System. Also, the Nervous System controls Musculoskeletal System. We have two types of analysis that can improve the performance which are the qualitative biomechanical analysis that relies on subjective observations of the performance, whereas the quantitative biomechanical analysis uses actual measurements to quantify certain mechanical parameters of the performance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Biomechanics can be used to improve performance by improving training for that performance. A basic principle of training is specificity. Biomechanics can improve the specificity of training by identifying specific aspects of technique that need to be perfected by identifying exercises and drills that mimic specific aspects of the exercise technique or specific muscle groups used during the performance; and by identifying the specific muscles whose strength, power, or flexibility limit the performance. A study on the qualitative anatomical analysis of a performance also identifies the specific muscles that are active during a movement or performance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>you can view video on Biomechanics of sports and physical exercise<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2VXeK5CbfiM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-120\" src=\"http:\/\/epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/download.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"<div><span style=\"float: right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2VXeK5CbfiM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/download.png\" alt=\"epgp books\" width=\"75px\" height=\"75px;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1. Goals\u00a0\u00a0 of studying biomechanics of sport and physical activity<\/p>\n<p><em>1.1. Ways of improving the goals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.1.1. Training<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.1.2 . Technique<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.1.3. Equipment<\/em><\/p>\n<p>2. Branches of biomechanics<\/p>\n<p><em>2.1. External Biomechanics<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.1 Forces<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2..1.2. Linear Kinematics<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.3 Linear Kinetics<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.4. Work, Power ,Energy<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.5. Torques and movements of force<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.6. Angular Kinematics<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.7. Angular Kinetics<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.2. Internal Biomechanics<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.2.1 Mechanical Properties of the Musculoskeletal System<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.2.2. Nervous System<\/em><\/p>\n<p>3. Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.1 Biomechanics and Training<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.2 Technical Training<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.3 Physical Training<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4 .Technology in Biomechanics<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.1 Tools for Measuring Kinematics<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.2 Tools for Measuring Kinetics<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Summary<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Learning Objectives-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0 To understand the meaning of biomechanics in terms of human physical activity and sport.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0 Goals of studying biomechanics in sport and physical activity<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0 To distinguish between external and internal biomechanics<\/p>\n<p>4 .To understand the different types of external biomechanics<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0 To evaluate the different types of internal biomechanics<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0 Understanding how the results of a qualitative analysis improve technical training<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0 To discuss the steps involved in a qualitative anatomical analysis<\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0 Understanding the advantages of following a set of physical training<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Biomechanics is the study of forces and their impact on the living system. Human biomechanics or biomechanics of sports and physical exercise is the study of forces and their impact on the human body during physical exercise and sports.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Goals of studying biomechanics of sport and physical activity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>1.1. Ways of improving the goals<\/em><\/p>\n<p>i)\u00a0 To improve performance in the given physical exercise or sport<\/p>\n<p>ii)\u00a0\u00a0 To provide precautionary measures for injury and rehabilitation<\/p>\n<p>iii)\u00a0 To increase physical fitness<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These goals can be improved through the process of:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">1.1.1<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Training<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">An athlete or an individual practicing physical exercise is or maybe limited by strength or endurance of certain muscle groups, speed of motion or by specific aspects of motion technique equipment and technique improvement .Therefore, the coach needs to analyse the mechanical values that may lead to threshold stimuli.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">1.1.2\u00a0 Technique<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">A qualitative analysis, can be used to correct the movement, for better execution of the movement, or to change the actions and positions of the sport performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled.png 330w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-65x49.png 65w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-225x169.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Figure 1.1. To successfully complete triple jumps in figure skating human body requires strong arms and shoulders.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(Source Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_figure_skating_terms\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_figure_skating_terms)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>1.1.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Equipment-<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Using the right equipment that will give advantage to the recreational athletes or to the elite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2. Branches of biomechanics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-1.png 732w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-1-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-1-65x28.png 65w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-1-225x97.png 225w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-1-350x152.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>2.1. External Biomechanics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">External forces and their effects on the body and its movement \u2013 Movement of a body is determined by the external actions that acts on the body.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Forces<\/em>&#8211; Force is a push or a pull that are exerted by an object on another object . When a force acts on an object there is always action and a reaction i.e. the force exerted by one object on another is matched by an equal but oppositely directed force exerted by the second object on the first. Forces are classified into internal and external forces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Internal Forces-<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Internal forces are forces that act within the object whose motion is being investigated. The human body consists of organs, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and other tissues and these structures exert forces on one another. The internal pulling forces are referred to as tensile forces . The internal pushing forces that act on the ends of an internal structure are referred to as compressive forces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Muscles pull on tendons, which pull on bones and at joints, bones push on cartilage, which pushes on other cartilage and bones. When the structures are under tension or compression internal forces hold\u00a0<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">things together. Sometimes the internal forces is lesser than the tensile or compressive forces acting on a structure. When this happens, the structure fails and breaks. When muscles pull, tendons rupture, ligaments tear and bones break structural failure in the body occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-2.png 271w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-2-184x300.png 184w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-2-65x106.png 65w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-2-225x366.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Figure 1.2. The forces acting on a shot-putter and a shot at the instant before release.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">(Source :Biomechanics of sport and exercise Peter M. Mc Ginnis )<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>External Forces<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">When objects interact with the environment surrounding is known as external forces. External forces can be divided into contact forces and noncontact forces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In sports and exercise, the force of gravity is the only noncontact force and the most important contact forces in sports is between solid objects, such as the athlete and some other object . Friction and Normal Contact Force<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Static friction <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> When dry friction acts between two surfaces that are not moving relative to each other.\u00a0<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Limiting friction <\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">&#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">When there is maximum amount of friction developing before two surfaces begin to slide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Dynamic friction<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">&#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> When dry friction acts between two surfaces that moves relative to each other, also known as <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">sliding friction<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> and <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">kinetic friction.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">An important force in every sport and physical activity is friction . Locomotion requires frictional forces, so the shoes we wear are designed to provide proper frictional forces between our feet and the supporting surface. Thus we want large frictional forces in most athletic shoes, so that the materials used for the soles have large coefficients of friction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.1.2 Linear Kinematics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">It is concerned with the description of linear motion. speed, distance and direction of an object <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Kinematics: <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Motion can be defined as the action or process of a change in position. Linear Motion-<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Rectilinear translation &#8211; When all points on a body or object move in a straight line without changing the direction and the orientation of the object and all points on the object move the same distance. Curvilinear translation<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">&#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> When all points on a body or object move so that the orientation of the object does not change and all points on the object move the same distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Angular Motion \u2013It is also known as rotator motion , occurs when all points on a body or object move in circles about the same fixed central line or axis. An example of angular motion is the body an ice-skater in a spin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">General Motion \u2013 It is a combination of both linear and angular motions.Example- running and walking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.1.3<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Linear Kinetics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Newton\u2019s first law \u2013It explains that objects do not move or do not change their motion unless a net external force acts on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Newton\u2019s Second Law of Motion or Law of Acceleration : The change of motion of an object is proportional to the force impressed; and is made in the direction of the straight line in which the force is impressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;text-align: initial\">Newton\u2019s second law explains a cause-and-effect relationship where it explains that acceleration is caused and is also the effect of force . An object accelerates if the net external force acts on it. If an object accelerates, a net external force must be acting to cause the acceleration. Impulse and Momentum<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">In sports and human physical activity, we are concerned with the final outcome resulting from external forces acting on an athlete or object over some duration of time than with the instantaneous acceleration of the athlete or object at some instant during the force application. Impulse is the product of force and the time during which force acts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Momentum of an object depends on the velocity on sport and physical activity because the objects we deal with has a constant mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">In certain other activities,we can use impulse to decrease momentum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Newton\u2019s Third Law of Motion \u2013which states that to every reaction there is always an equal and opposite reaction. This law explains about the reaction \u2013action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"><em>2.1.4<\/em><\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Work, Power, and Energy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">They explaining the causes of motion without Newton\u2019s Law Work be defined as the product of force and displacement. Mathematically, it can be expressed as :<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">U <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">=<\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> F(d)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">where,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">U <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">= work done on an object (the letter<\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> W <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">would be a better abbreviation for work, but we already used it to represent weight),<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">F <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">= force applied to an object, and<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">d <\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">= displacement of an object along the line of action of the force<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Energy is defined as the capacity to do work.We have two different types of energy:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Kinetic energy &#8211; energy due to motion<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Potential energy &#8211; energy due to position<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;text-align: initial\">Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy due to an object\u2019s position relative to the earth where the energy of an object is related to the object\u2019s weight and its elevation or height above the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Strain energy \u2013The\u00a0 energy caused due to the deformation of an object.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Work\u2013Energy Relationship<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Energy is transferred from one object or system to another which is a form of work. Also, the unit of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">measure for work and energy is joules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-Doing Work to Increase Energy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-Doing Work to Decrease(or Absorb) Energy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">-Conservation of Mechanical Energy: when no work can be done energy is conserved. Thus ,the total mechanical energy of the object remains constant if no external forces other than gravity act on the object.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Power is defined as the rate of doing work. It can be regarded as how quickly or slowly a work can be done. The maximum power output a human is capable of producing during exercise or sport is related to the duration of the activity involved that is dependant with the metabolic capabilities of the human body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.1.5 Torques and Moments of Force<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Torque is the turning effect produced by a force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Eccentric force &#8211; An external force that is not directed through the center of gravity of an object.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Muscular Torque \u2013 when a muscle contracts it creates a force by pulling on it\u2019s point of attachments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-3.png 242w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-3-65x56.png 65w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-3-225x193.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Figure 1.3. The biceps brachii exerts a torque around the axis of the elbow joint by producing a force\u00a0<em>(F<\/em>m<em>) <\/em>with a moment arm<em> (r) <\/em>around the joint.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(Source Link: https:\/\/www.tutelman.com\/golf\/swing\/models1_.html)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Center of gravity <strong>&#8211;<\/strong>The point in a body or system where mass or weight is evenly distributed or balanced and where the force of gravity acts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In sports and physical exercise centre of gravity provides stability i.e the capacity of an object to return to equilibrium or to its original position after it has been displaced.The stability of an object is affected by :<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>-the height of the center of gravity<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0 size of the base of support<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0 weight of the object<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.6 Angular Kinematics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Angular kinematics describes objects in angular motion.Angle is formed by intersection of a line and a plane or two lines ,two planes.Angular position is the orientation of a line with another line or plane. Absolute angular position \u2013 A position where a line or plane is fixed and immovable relative to the earth position.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Relative angular position \u2013 A position where a line or plane is capable of moving<\/p>\n<p>Angular displacement- The change in absolute angular position experienced by a rotating line<\/p>\n<p>Angular velocity -The rate of change of angular displacement<\/p>\n<p>Relationship between linear and angular velocity<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">The\u00a0 angular\u00a0 displacement\u00a0 and\u00a0 linear\u00a0 distance relationship\u00a0 provides a good understanding\u00a0 For\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">instance, if we take into consideration a swinging golf club ,all points on the club undergo the same\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">angular displacement and\u00a0\u00a0 the same average angular velocity. This is because they all take the same\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">time to undergo that certain displacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Planes and Axes of Motion<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Anatomical Planes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Sagittal plane( anteroposterior plane) &#8211; An imaginary plane running anterior to posterior and superior to inferior dividing the body into right and left parts<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Frontal plane (coronal or lateral plane) \u2013It runs side to side and superior to inferior, dividing body into anterior and posterior parts<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Transverse plane( horizontal plane)- runs from side to side and anterior to posterior, dividing body into superior and inferior parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Cardinal plane <\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">&#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> A plane that passes through the midpoint or center of gravityof the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Table 1.1. &#8211; Anatomical Planes of Motion and Their Corresponding Axes of Motion<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-4.png 746w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-4-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-4-65x15.png 65w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-4-225x51.png 225w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-4-350x79.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"481\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-5.png 481w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-5-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-5-65x64.png 65w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-5-225x221.png 225w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-5-350x344.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 1.4 Anatomical Planes of Motion and Their Corresponding Axes of Motion<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(Source Link : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/574771971165806104\/\">https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/574771971165806104\/)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>2.1.7 Angular Kinetics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>It <\/em>explains the causes of angular motion<\/p>\n<p><em>Angular inertia (rotary inertia<\/em>) \u2013is the property of an object to resist changes in its angular motion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A body may have more than one moment of inertia because an object may rotate about more than one axis of rotation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>2. 2 Internal biomechanics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>2.2.1 Mechanical Properties of the Musculoskeletal System<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The important connective tissues important to the structure of the musculoskeletal of human body are bone, cartilage, ligament and tendon. Age and activity may also affect the mechanical properties of the connective tissues.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.2.2 Nervous System<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">The nervous system controls of the musculoskeletal system. It is divided into the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nervous system consists of all the nervous tissue that lies outside the skull and the vertebral column. According to function it performs ,it is again divided into: <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Somatic nervous system \u2013 voluntary, involved in conscious sensations and actions<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Autonomic nervous system<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">&#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> involuntary,\u00a0 involved with unconscious sensations and actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">There are three types of neurons:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">(1)\u00a0 Sensory or afferent neurons &#8211; responsible for sensations<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">(2)\u00a0 motor or efferent neurons- receive stimuli from interneurons or sensory neurons<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">(3)\u00a0 Interneurons<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Sensory and motor neurons are situated in peripheral nervous system and the interneurons are situated within the central nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60\" src=\"http:\/\/antp16.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-6.png 337w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-6-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-6-65x53.png 65w, https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/antp16\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2019\/04\/Untitled-6-225x184.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Figure 1.5 Scheme showing the pathways of a neural impulse from external stimulus to muscle action<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">(Source Link: <a href=\"http:\/\/leavingbio.net\/the%20nervous%20system_files\/the%20nervous%20system.htm\">http:\/\/leavingbio.net\/the%20nervous%20system_files\/the%20nervous%20system.htm<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">There are two types of analysis \u2013 qualitative and quantitative<\/span><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">.<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\"> A qualitative biomechanical analysis relies on subjective observations whereas a quantitative biomechanical analysis uses actual measurements to quantify the mechanical parameters of the performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Steps of a Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">It consists of four steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">1. Description \u2013 To develop a theoretical model of the most effective technique and to describe what it would look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.\u00a0 Observation- To observe the performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.\u00a0 Evaluation \u2013 To compare the ideal technique to the observed performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.\u00a0 Instruction &#8211; Educate or instruct advice to correct<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis: This analysis is limited however, teachers or coaches may make some performance measurements and thus do some limited quantitative biomechanical analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">For instance, equipement such as stopwatch and a tape measure may be used to measure and quantify the biomechanical parameters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.1 Biomechanics and Training<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">The principle of specificity is a fundamental principle of training . Therefore as the principle suggests exercises and drills must be specific to sport and physical activity. If the exercises and drills used in training are closely matching the aspects of the skill we are training for, we will have greater gains in performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.2 Technical Training<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Training time and practice for specific sport or physical activities are usually devoted to improving technique (technical training) or physical condition (physical training). The time proportion allocated to technical training depends in part on the technical difficulty of the activity. Technical training may involve performing drills or performing the actual skill that mimic specific aspects of the skill. Biomechanics can thus contribute to improvements in sport and various physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;text-align: initial\">Technical training may have some effect on the performer\u2019s physical condition, and physical training may have some effect on the performer\u2019s technical proficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.3 Physical Training<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">The other part of training is the physical training, physical training is directed at altering performance limitations due to the physical condition of the performer whereas technical training is directed primarily at correcting or improving aspects of technique training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Physical training is directed at improving the various components of physical fitness that includes :<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">1.\u00a0 muscular strength,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">2.\u00a0 muscular power,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">3.\u00a0 muscular endurance,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.\u00a0 flexibility,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">5.\u00a0 cardiovascular fitness, and<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">6.\u00a0 body composition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Technology in Biomechanics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">As technology improves measurement techniques are constantly evolving .There are various tools for measuring biomechanical variables that vary in cost and sophistication from simple stop watches to highly sensitive force platforms and multi-camera motion capture systems. The tools has been categorized as tools for measuring kinetics and tools for measuring kinematics .<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.1 Tools for Measuring Kinematics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Popular tools for measuring kinematic includes; timing systems,velocity-measuring systems (based on radar or laser light), accelerometers, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial sensors and optical imaging systems (film cameras, video cameras, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">4.2 Tools for Measuring Kinetics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Kinetic variables are based depending on the force of the cause of change in motion. Some popular tools for measuring kinetic variables in biomechanics force platforms, strain gauges,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Human biomechanics or biomechanics of sports and physical exercise is the study of forces and their impact on the human body during physical exercise and sports. Forces play a major role in the movement ,motion and co-ordination of the body whereas, Work, Power, and Energy explains the causes of motion without Newton. Torques and Moments of Force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Center of gravity is the point in a body or system where mass or weight is evenly distributed or balanced and where the force of gravity acts. In sports and physical exercise centre of gravity provides stability i.e the capacity of an object to return to equilibrium or to its original position after it has been displaced. Angular Kinematics describes objects in Angular Motion. Angular Kinetics explains the causes of Angular Motion mechanical properties of the Musculoskeletal System. Also, the Nervous System controls Musculoskeletal System. We have two types of analysis that can improve the performance which are the qualitative biomechanical analysis that relies on subjective observations of the performance, whereas the quantitative biomechanical analysis uses actual measurements to quantify certain mechanical parameters of the performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Biomechanics can be used to improve performance by improving training for that performance. A basic principle of training is specificity. Biomechanics can improve the specificity of training by identifying specific aspects of technique that need to be perfected by identifying exercises and drills that mimic specific aspects of the exercise technique or specific muscle groups used during the performance; and by identifying the specific muscles whose strength, power, or flexibility limit the performance. 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