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Introduction to Biomechanics

Biomechanics What is it?. The mechanical bases of biological systems.The application of mechanical laws to living structures.. Biomechanics What is it? (cont.). The study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of the methods of mechanics.The science concerned with the int

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Introduction to Biomechanics

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    1. Introduction to Biomechanics

    2. Biomechanics – What is it? The mechanical bases of biological systems. The application of mechanical laws to living structures.

    3. Biomechanics – What is it? (cont.) The study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of the methods of mechanics. The science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by these forces.

    4. Kinesiology – Is it the same as biomechanics? Kinesis (motion) + -logy (science, study of) Applied anatomy and mechanics Rasch & Burke (1978). Kinesiology anatomy (science of structure) physiology (science of body function) mechanics (science of movement) science of movement of the human body.

    5. Kinesiology (cont.) Old (pre-1980) usage Title of a functional (applied) anatomy + biomechanics course (“Kinesiology”). Continue to see that use many programs now put extra descriptors in the title for clarification (e.g., “Anatomical Kinesiology”, “Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology”).

    6. Kinesiology (cont.) Current (post-1980) usage One of several terms used to characterize the discipline or field (e.g., “Department of Kinesiology”). Other terms include “Exercise Science and Physical Education”, “Exercise and Sport Sciences”, “Human Movement Studies”, or “Movement Science”. Potentially an umbrella term for any form of anatomical, physiological, psychological, or mechanical analysis of human movement.

    7. Biomechanics: Does it exist in more than one field? Exercise and sport biomechanics Orthopedic biomechanics Occupational biomechanics Biomechanics of other biological systems

    8. Biomechanics – Does it exist in more than one field? (cont.) Exercise and sport biomechanics improving athletic performance, reduction of athletic injuries

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