Kinesiology 3550A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Anthropometry, Percentile, Adam Kadmon
16 Oct 2017
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Anthropometry: when it comes to size, shape, and body makeup, we all have individual differences. The population mean is 175 cm and the sd is 6. 7 cm. Fat tissue less dense than muscle etc. is. Length and width of leg, arm, torso and neck. Why use anthropometry: accessibility: all of the guidelines in ontario use anthropometry for people in wheel chairs, ex: work space height. Why use anthropometry: prediction: anthropometric data also are fundamental when developing biomechanical models to predict human reach, force, and space requirements. Why use anthropometry: natural postures and movements are essential for life and efficient work, therefore, our surroundings should be suited to those in it. Note: information about body size: size is not, in itself directly applicable, must analyze ways mismatch might occur, then decide which anthropometric is appropriate, most of the time mismatches occur at only __________________ Instructions and/or training program re how to and importance of proper adjustment.
