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Sport Biomechanics

Biomechanics is the study of mechanics and physics applied to human movement in sports. Biomechanists analyze technique, identify areas for improved performance and injury prevention, and help design equipment. They use various tools like motion analysis with cameras and force plates, power gauges, wind tunnels, GPS, pedometers, and heart rate monitors to evaluate performance, technique, and loading on the body. Video software allows analyzing and comparing movement of multiple athletes to optimize technique. Biomechanists aim to enhance athletic performance while reducing injury risk through scientific analysis of body mechanics.

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Sport Biomechanics

Biomechanics is the study of mechanics and physics applied to human movement in sports. Biomechanists analyze technique, identify areas for improved performance and injury prevention, and help design equipment. They use various tools like motion analysis with cameras and force plates, power gauges, wind tunnels, GPS, pedometers, and heart rate monitors to evaluate performance, technique, and loading on the body. Video software allows analyzing and comparing movement of multiple athletes to optimize technique. Biomechanists aim to enhance athletic performance while reducing injury risk through scientific analysis of body mechanics.

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Sport Biomechanics

Biomechanics

The sport science field that applies the laws of mechanics and physics to performance Involves the analysis of human movement and technique. An understanding of performance through modelling, simulation and measurement. Identify ways in which to get the greatest gain with the least amount of effort Identify areas of weakness, prevent injury and increase efficiency of sport specific movements. Used to design kit and equipment leads to improved performance

What Do Biomechanists Do?


The following are the some examples of the areas where Biomechanics is applied to either support performers or solve issues in sport or exercise: The identification of the optimal technique for enhancing sports performance The analysis of body loading to determine the safest method for performing a particular sport or exercise task The assessment of muscular recruitment and loading The analysis of sport and exercise equipment e.g., shoes, surfaces and racquets. Biomechanists are generally involved in attempting to either enhance performance or reduce the injury risk in the sport and exercise tasks examined.

Motion analysis uses a force plate and the centre of four cameras to help to analyse the movement to identify weaknesses. Force Plates - It measures the amount of force an athlete can impart in a certain amount of time. The force plates are linked to a computer and can measure up to 500 times a second. Power Gauges - Devices that measure power accurately. Commonly used in cycling. Measures force being applied to pedals. Cyclists can predetermine their ideal power outputs. Wind-tunnels, aerodynamics and water-dynamics - Analysis allows fine analysis of performance. Small adjustments can make a significant difference. Considers clothing, body position, design and shape of the equipment.

GPS Technology - Satellite navigation system. Increasingly important technology in sport. Supports navigation in the wilderness, skiing, cycling, trekking. Identify distance, height, speed, stride, heart rate. Pedometry - A device that counts the distance you walk or run. It senses movement and counts steps. Requires calibration to your stride length. Can be used to calculate calorific expenditure over a day, thus informing required input. Heart rate monitors - Used by most elite performers and many amateur performers. Most popular method of measuring intensity of training over time. Immediate read out on wrist watch, can include readout. Identify training levels.

Video and computer software


Dartfish Record and show delayed playback while another performer is being recorded Slow down performer Observe several performers on the same screen at the same time Synchronise the start of a move with multiple performers to compare timings Overlap and superimpose performers Track images Convert the performer into a moving stick object Prozone Tracks the movement of a player throughout the game Sensors around the ground pick up information every 1/10 of a second Aerial replay of each game down to individual players Can prepare by analysis of opposition

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