Assignment

The Science: Biomechanics:

• NOTE: A given sport selection can only be chosen once, so please review what your classmates have selected prior to posting your response.  Please write the name of the sport you have chosen in the subject line of your initial post.  I will need this info first. To inform my classmates of what sport I will be responding on. 

The Links:

• What is Biomechanics:  http://sportsbiomech.com/aboutsportsbiomech.php  
• Biomechanics and sports: http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/apply-biomechanics-to-improve-techniques  

Biomechanics uses the concepts of force and mechanics to understand and expand the structure and function of biological systems.  This is often used in sports or exercise science as a way to train or maximize performance.  For this thread, select a favorite sport and discuss how biomechanics impacts the game.

 Answer the following questions:

• How can biomechanics be used to maximize performance in this sport?
• What forces are at play in this sport that biomechanics are working against?
• List at least two injuries that are most common in this sport.  Can you relate these injuries to biomechanics?
• Based on your research, what recommendations do you have for people that play this sport?

For More Information:

A description of the many forces involved in biomechanics: http://www.brianmac.co.uk/biomechanics.htm

Watch “Maybe It’s my Fault” Michael Jordan video: (what does it take to be an elite athlete?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zSVu76AX3I