Cap 2 Biomecnica do Movimento Humano prof L

Cap. 2 Biomecânica do Movimento Humano prof. L. A. Bertolo http: //labertolo. tripod. com. br

Cinesiologia Kines: Latin ==> “movimento” n logos: “estudo de” n Estudo do Movimento. n Cinesiologiay==>Anatomia & Fisiologia, Psycologia, Desenvolvimento Motor, Pedagogia, Biomecânica

science concerned with effects of forces acting on a system (body)

Why study Biomechanics? n To understand how people can move. – To enhance skill performance by improving technique. » elite athletes • USOC, professional sports » physical challenges • ACL deficit, CP gait, wheelchair, age-related disease – To lower the risk for injury » Exercise equiment & technique, shoes & surfaces, braces & orthotics, automobiles, collisions

Why do we need biomechanics? n We don’t teach much, we provide an environment where learning can take place. – Coach: strategy – Teaching » skills: “farm system” » fitness: CV & strength n n Cater to the converted. Serve the skilled. n We treat symptoms of an injury, with less emphasis on etiolgy (cause) of an injury – placebo effect vs true treatment effects – high rate of reoccurrence Safety & Performance Trade-Off

Ball comparison, NBA vs WNBA

Need for biomechanics in children’s sports

Biomechanics and Safety

An on-line site that covers most of the concepts. Click here to go to a web site that is a bit more advanced, but more interactive. Try it, you’ll like it!!