Midterm Flashcards
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Define Biomechanics
Applications of methods of mechanics to the study of the structure and function of biological systems
3 Areas of Biomechanics and explain
Sport and exercise biomechanics- causes and effects of mechanics of sport movements. Occupational biomechanics- interaction of workers with their tools and materials. Forensic biomechanics- causes of musculosketal disorders and evaluation of treatment methods
History of exercise and sport physiology. Anatomical period.
Aristotle. How people move and forces at play
History of exercise and sport physiology. Theoretical period
Scientific revolution. Alfonso borelli, father of biomechanics
History of exercise and sport physiology. Experimental period
Gait and analysis through video. Human walking apparatus.
History of exercise and sport physiology. Modern Period
Computers, tech., journals
why do we study Biomechanics
To help people move better. Improving performance and reducing injuries
Types of biomechanics 2
Classical mechanics- the study of motion of bodies under the action of a system of forces.
Kinematics- study of motion
Propulsive force define
Causes a body to speed up
Braking force define
Causes a body to slow down
Muscle tendon complex
The muscle and all the elastic components
Concentration action
MTC is shortening and generating energy
eccentric action
MTC is lengthening and absorbing energy
Isometric
MTC is not chnaging and MTC is transferring energy
Define exercise and sport psych.
The study of the psychological factors that come into play before, during and after sport performance situation and the application of that knowledge
Sport vs exercise psych. Focus
Sport psych. is athletes and exercise psych is general public.
Sport vs exercise psych. Main goal
Sport Psych. manipulate factors to increase performance. Exercise psych. understand factors that influence individuals exercise behaviors
Sport vs exercise psych. Areas of interest
Sport psych. performance tech. to increase consistency and accuracy in athletics performance. exercise psych. factors that influence someone to exercise.
what do Sport Psychologist do 3 things
Research, Teaching and consulting
How to become sports psychologist. Clinical sport psych.
Typically licensed psychologists who have extensive training regarding clinical issues and are trained to diagnose severe emotional disorders
How to become sports psychologist. educational sport psych.
extensive background in kinesiology or exercise training with additional training in counseling
Psychphysiological define
explaination in sport and exercise lies within physiological processes happening in the brain and body
Sport- Physiological define
Behaviors are the result of an interaction between environmental and personal factors
Cognitive - behavioral Define
Behaviors come from individuals thoughts and beliefs