Kinesiology and Biomechanics (Introduction)
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Kinesiology is the science of human movement; biomechanics applies the principles of mechanics to exercise.
Detail
Kinesiology is the science of human movement. Biomechanics is the principles of mechanics as applied to exercise to determine how it should be done for maximum effectiveness and safety; it concerns factors such as momentum, force, levers, and angle of pull. Resistance exercise movements involve the combined interactions of applied kinesiology, biomechanics, and proper equipment design/usage. With good knowledge of these fields, it is possible to accurately identify: (a) muscle fiber orientation (arrangement), (b) primary muscles used in an exercise, (c) proper muscles used in an exercise, (d) proper angle of muscle pull/push, (e) effective, safe, and proper exercises, and (f) injuries associated with improper movements.
Key facts
- Kinesiology = the science of human movement.
- Biomechanics = mechanics applied to exercise (momentum, force, levers, angle of pull).
- Together they identify fiber orientation, primary muscles, correct angle of pull, safe exercises, and injury risks.
Connections
- levers — lever/force mechanics.
- muscle-fiber-arrangement — fiber orientation.
- planes-of-motion — planes of movement.
- muscle-action-roles — primary vs. assisting muscles.
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