Chapter 1 - 2 Notes

Define Kinesiology

The study of movement

Define Kinetics

Give an Example

Forces that act on the body to generate motion

Example : The friction between the peel and floor

Define Kinematics

Give an example

Analysis of movement in terms of time and space

Example: Slipping on a banan peel

Define Mobility

Ability to move

Define Stability

To be firmly fixed or supported

Generates the support for mobility

Stability before ….

MOBILITY

Define Balance

Allows you to remain upright

Define Coordination

nerves, joints, and muscles working together

Define Simultaneous Movement

Give an example

Entire body moving

Ex. Launching off ramp, squat, deadlift

Define Sequential Movement

Give an example

Any movement that occurs through a series of smaller actions

Ex. Standing up from ground

Define Kinetic Chains

How many chains are there

What type of chain is it

Three chains within a kinetic chain working together

three chains

What are the three kinetic chains

Articular (joint) chain

Myofascial (muscle and fascia)

Neural chain

What are connective tissue used for?

What are joints used for?

What are muscles for?

What are nerves for?

Connective tissue - Framework for compression / tension

Joints - Allow for movement and specific point

Muscles - Motors creating motion

Nerves - Electrical system directing movement

What are the Biomechanical Principles

Laws of motion

Gravity, force, torque

Levers