Understanding Movement (simplified)

Heart rate

speed which heart beats

BPM

beats per minute, a common unit of measurement for heart rate.

Resting heart rate

the number of heartbeats per minute when a person is at rest, like when you sitting down.

normal value of heart rate

60 - 140 BPM

why heart rate increases when we exercise

During exercise our muscles need more nutrients and oxygen so our heart pumps blood into our moving muscles which carries them.

Respiration rate

The movement of air or dissolve gases into and out of the lungs.

The effect of exercise on respiration rate

It increases to increase oxygen to the muscles and increase the removal of carbon dioxide from the body.

Way to take your pulse.

two finger method, smart watch and stethoscope.

Biomechanics

The study of motion and the effects of forces relative to the body. It applies to the laws of mechanics and physics to human performance

Roles of biomechanics

to improve performance, modify equipment and prevent injury.

motion

Describes the path of a body which can be an object, the human body or a part of the human body.

Linear Motion

when a body moves so that all parts move at the same direction, distance and time. It can be in curve or straight.

Angular motion

When a body moves around an axis of rotation through the same angle, in the same direction and at the same time - it is circular motion.

General Motion

A combination of angular and linear motion. It is the most common form of motion in sports