Kinesiology 2241A/B Chapter 1: Biomechanics TEXT notes

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Generally, biomechanics is defined as that area of study wherein the knowledge and methods of mechanics are applied to the structure and function of the living human system. Anthopometric data are usually classified into two or more groups (e. g. by gender, age, body type, or athletic participation area) and then compared with anthropometric measures of other groups. Area of study concerned with measures of the body"s physical characteristics is body its length, weight and volume. anthropometrics. These measures of human body size, shape, and composition include measures of height, weight, and volume. Similar measures may be taken on each segment of the. Mechanics: the study of the mechanical aspects of any system. Statics: the study of factors associated with nonmoving systems. Dynamics: the study factors associated with systems in motion. Kinematics: the study of the time and space factors of motion of a system. Kinetics: the study of the forces acting on body that influence its movement.

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