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Lecture Week 1Lecture Week 1

IntroductionIntroductionSports BiomechanicsSports Biomechanics

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Sports Biomechanics

Lectures Room B2.27/2.28

Time Monday 10AM

Tutorials/Labs Computer Labs (Mac/PC)

Gym

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What is Biomechanics?

The study of how the physical laws of mechanics apply to the human body.

Biomechanists analyse an athletes performance

Why?

•optimising sporting performance

•Injury prevention and rehabilitation

•Design and development of improved equipment

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Wind Tunnels in Cycling

Comfort and pulse rate versus wind drag.

Body suitsShaved heads

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What is the best way to coach ?Do we copy the champs techniques ?

YES: NO:

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Performance Analysis

1. Determine the objectives of the skill

2. Note any special characteristics of the skill

3. Study top flight performances of the skill

4. Divide the skill into phases

5. Divide each phase into key elements

6. Understand the mechanical reasons each key element is performed as it is.

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• Technologically driven (force platforms, wind tunnels, resistance pools etc)

• Huge advances in recent years

• Increasing use of video analysis (computer and digital analysis)

Equipment

JOBS RELATED TO SPORTS BIOMECHANICS 

ENHANCING SPORTS PERFORMANCE

TEACHING

COACHING

REHABILITATION FROM INJURY

 

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR FITNESS, SPORT, REHAB

GYMS

PERSONAL TRAINING

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING /FITNESS COACH

EXERCISE REHAB CENTRE

 

SPORT SCIENTIST

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