Biomechanic 1. Type of Motion Linear Motion
Biomechanic 1. Type of Motion Linear Motion
Biomechanic 1. Type of Motion Linear Motion
1. TYPE OF MOTION
Linear motion
All parts travel the same distance in the same time, along the same path
Measured in m
Angular motion
General motion
2. LEVER SYSTEM
(a) 1st class lever system
The fulcrum is between effort and load
(b) 2nd class lever
The load is between effort and fulcrum
4. JOINT MOVEMENT
(a) Compound Movement (multi joint)
Overall movement is due to several joint working together. (eg: triceps dumbbell
kickback or bench press)
(c) Closed
Movement of one joint will produce the predictable motion of another joint. (eg:
barbell squat joint and hip movement altogether.)
(d) Open
Compound or single joint movement where the movement of one joint do not require
the movement of another joint. (eg: dumbbell bench press).
NUTRITION
(a) Carbohydrates
Primary fuel for most type of activities
Foods containing carbohydrates: bread, rice, pasta, cereals, crakers, fruits, juices,
vegetables, dried beans/peas.
(b) Protein
Used for building and repairing muscles, red blood cells, hair and other tissues.
Used for energy when carbohydrates are not available.
For muscle growth and repair
Meat, poultry, dairy products, eggs, nuts, tofu and beans
(c) Fats
Helps to sustain prolonged activities
Source of stored energy, burned mostly during low level activity when other sources
are not available.
Nuts, seeds, olive oil, canola oil, fish, avocado and olive.
2. EATING DISORDER
(a) Anorexia Nervosa
Calorie counting
Hesitant to eat even in small amounts
Hiding food
Denial of being hungry
Social withdrawal
Absence of 3 consecutive menstrual cycle
(b) Bulimia
Secretive behavior around eating
Sneaking or hiding food
Eating large amount of food quickly
Overuse of laxatives
They dispose their vomit secretly
4. 3G
(a) GO
Grains are go food- they help us to run, jump and play all day
(b) Glow
Fruits and vegetables are glow food- supply the body with vitamins and minerals to
keep it healthy. Furthermore, the skin will glow, eyes sparkle and hair will shine.
(c) Grow
contain the Milk and the Meat & Beans Group foods that help the body grow and
develop strong bones and muscles. Children learn that GROW foods...."help me grow
bigger and stronger."
SPORTS INJURY
All common injury:
Sprain - stretch or tear to a ligament
Symptoms – pain, swelling, bruising and restriction of movement in the
affected area.
Treated with rest and anti-inflammatory medication
Strains – twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon
Symptoms – pain, muscle spasm and loss of strength in muscle
Common in running, jumping or rapid changes in direction
Tennis elbow – repetitive movement of the muscles in lower arm
Symptoms – swelling around the outer edge of elbow, tenderness around the
elbow, and pain during elbow movement
Treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, elbow split or cortisone injection
Golfer’s elbow – all same with tennis elbow with the difference that the swelling
appears on the inside of the elbow due to difference in arm movement during
sport.
Difference:
Tennis elbow Golfer’s elbow
repetitive movement of the muscles in difference in arm movement during
lower arm sport.
swelling around the outer edge of elbow swelling appears on the inside of the
elbow
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
Sports Psychology – understanding mental factors that affect performance, physical
activities, exercise and teamwork.
To enhance individual and team performance
Deals with – managing emotion and minimizing psychological effect of injury
and poor performance.