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Yr 10 PE - Biomechanics
Yr 10 PE - Biomechanics
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1
A high jumper performed the Fosbury Flop. Which will absorb the force...
The thicker the mat, the longer the force can be absorbed
The jumper will absorb the force upon landing.
2
Summation of forces is necessary when a maximal effort is required.
True
False
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The closer the line of gravity is to the limits of the base of support
stability won't change
the less stable the object
the more stable the object
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Accuracy in throwing and striking can be improved by
Flattening the ball
Flattening the line
Flattening the arc
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Projectile motion incorporates...
Velocity of the Throw
both
Angle of release
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To flatten the arc or improve accuracy in throwing or hitting a performer needs to:
transfer weight onto the front foot & rotate the trunk
Arm should straighten as the shoulder moves forward
move the shoulder forward in direction of the throw
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Absorbing the force means that the object that is in motion is being slowed down or stopped?
True
False
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Which of the following situations would provide the greatest increase in stability?
Moving your arms from the side of your body to above ur head
Moving from a headstand to a handstand
Lowering ur C.O.G from a standing position to a sitting
Leaning forwards moving the COG outside the base of support
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When your centre of gravity is no longer over your base of support, what is likely to happen?
you will rise from the ground
You will lose your balance
you will become smaller
you will speed up
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Impulse is...
Applying a force over time
Applying a force very quickly
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Biomechanics is a sports science that applies laws of physics &mechanics to promote performance
False
True
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A tennis racquet with loose strings will absorb the force of a tennis ball easier,
False
True
