Biomechanics of Sports

Description: This quiz covers the fundamentals of Biomechanics in Sports.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the study of the mechanics of human movement called?

  1. Kinematics

  2. Kinetics

  3. Biomechanics

  4. Ergonomics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biomechanics is the science that studies the mechanics of human movement.

What is the branch of biomechanics that deals with the forces acting on the body during movement?

  1. Kinematics

  2. Kinetics

  3. Anthropometry

  4. Motor Control


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kinetics is the branch of biomechanics that deals with the forces acting on the body during movement.

What is the branch of biomechanics that deals with the motion of the body during movement?

  1. Kinematics

  2. Kinetics

  3. Anthropometry

  4. Motor Control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kinematics is the branch of biomechanics that deals with the motion of the body during movement.

What is the study of the physical characteristics of the human body called?

  1. Kinematics

  2. Kinetics

  3. Anthropometry

  4. Motor Control


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anthropometry is the study of the physical characteristics of the human body.

What is the study of how the nervous system controls movement called?

  1. Kinematics

  2. Kinetics

  3. Anthropometry

  4. Motor Control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Motor control is the study of how the nervous system controls movement.

What is the term for the maximum force that a muscle can produce?

  1. Isometric strength

  2. Isotonic strength

  3. Eccentric strength

  4. Concentric strength


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Isometric strength is the maximum force that a muscle can produce without changing its length.

What is the term for the force that a muscle produces when it shortens?

  1. Isometric strength

  2. Isotonic strength

  3. Eccentric strength

  4. Concentric strength


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Concentric strength is the force that a muscle produces when it shortens.

What is the term for the force that a muscle produces when it lengthens?

  1. Isometric strength

  2. Isotonic strength

  3. Eccentric strength

  4. Concentric strength


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Eccentric strength is the force that a muscle produces when it lengthens.

What is the term for the range of motion of a joint?

  1. Flexibility

  2. Mobility

  3. Range of motion

  4. Agility


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Range of motion is the term for the range of motion of a joint.

What is the term for the ability to change direction quickly and easily?

  1. Flexibility

  2. Mobility

  3. Range of motion

  4. Agility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agility is the term for the ability to change direction quickly and easily.

What is the term for the ability to maintain balance during movement?

  1. Balance

  2. Coordination

  3. Proprioception

  4. Reaction time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balance is the term for the ability to maintain balance during movement.

What is the term for the ability to coordinate movements?

  1. Balance

  2. Coordination

  3. Proprioception

  4. Reaction time


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coordination is the term for the ability to coordinate movements.

What is the term for the ability to sense the position of one's body in space?

  1. Balance

  2. Coordination

  3. Proprioception

  4. Reaction time


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Proprioception is the term for the ability to sense the position of one's body in space.

What is the term for the time it takes to react to a stimulus?

  1. Balance

  2. Coordination

  3. Proprioception

  4. Reaction time


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reaction time is the term for the time it takes to react to a stimulus.

What is the term for the ability to perform a movement quickly and powerfully?

  1. Power

  2. Speed

  3. Acceleration

  4. Agility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Power is the term for the ability to perform a movement quickly and powerfully.

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