COM

Question 1

COM

Answer 1

The point at which your body is balanced in all directions

Question 2

How atheletes use their COM to help performence

Answer 2

-Raising arms when jumping
-COM follows a pre-determined path
-Moving COM outside the body, e.g high jump

Question 3

Stability

Answer 3

The ability of a body to resist motion and remain at rest

Question 4

Facorts that can increase stability

Answer 4

1. The lower the COM, the higher the stability
2. The line of gravity is positioned within BOS, increases stability
3. The wider the base of support, the more stable
4. The higher the mass of the body the higher the stability

Question 5

Example of when COM is outside the body in spots

Answer 5

Frosbury flop
-In flight jumper arches their back
-COM follows a pre-determined flight path
-COM may pass under the bar while the jumper clears the bar
-Performers can achieve greater heights with the same effort