Question 1

During the golf swing, the backswing phase commences when the shoulders begin to rotate away from the target

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The tendency for the body to 'unwind' in a sequential order from the more proximal (i.e. pelvis) to more distal (i.e. wrist) segments conforms with:

Accepted Answer

A)  The conservation of angular momentum principle 
B)  Newton's 3rd Law of angular motion 
C)  The classic golf swing 
D)  The summation of speed principle 
E)  None of these 
A)  The conservation of angular momentum principle 
B)  Newton's 3rd Law of angular motion 
C)  The classic golf swing 
D)  The summation of speed principle 
E)  None of these D

Question 3

The best method for determining jump height is?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use high speed video to measure the movement of the body. 
B)  Calculate impulse from a force platform. 
C)  Measure the flight time using a jump mat or force plate. 
D)  Use a target and ask performers to touch this at their highest point. 
A)  Use high speed video to measure the movement of the body. 
B)  Calculate impulse from a force platform. 
C)  Measure the flight time using a jump mat or force plate. 
D)  Use a target and ask performers to touch this at their highest point. B

Question 4

All golfers with low back pain will benefit equally from a specific rehabilitation program

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Shoulder injuries account for approximately what percentage of golf-related injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.117 
B)  0.135 
C)  0.2 
D)  0.05 
E)  0.253 
A)  0.117 
B)  0.135 
C)  0.2 
D)  0.05 
E)  0.253

Question 6

Describe the main kinematic differences between running and walking and explain why the knee flexes more during the swing phase of running

Accepted Answer

Running involves periods of single suppo

Question 7

Form, wave and surface drag are the three main resistive forces in swimming

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the main resistive forces in swimming?

Accepted Answer

A)  water temperature and water density 
B)  water temperature and swimming speed 
C)  lift and drag forces 
D)  air and water resistance 
E)  Form, wave and surface drag 
A)  water temperature and water density 
B)  water temperature and swimming speed 
C)  lift and drag forces 
D)  air and water resistance 
E)  Form, wave and surface drag

Question 9

What are the two main factors that will increase swimming velocity?

Accepted Answer

A)  stroke rate and type of stroke 
B)  stroke rate and distance achieved per stroke 
C)  stroke rate and water temperature 
D)  water temperature and type of stroke 
E)  water density and stroke type 
A)  stroke rate and type of stroke 
B)  stroke rate and distance achieved per stroke 
C)  stroke rate and water temperature 
D)  water temperature and type of stroke 
E)  water density and stroke type

Question 10

The main differences between overarm and round arm throwing are determined by the orientation of the trunk and degree of abduction of the shoulder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squat jumps are better than counter-movement jumps for generating height. 
B)  Performing a counter-movement stimulates the stretch-shorten cycle. 
C)  Having a greater range of movement after a counter-movement allows more time to generate a greater impulse. 
D)  A counter-movement is best performed slowly to maximise stretch. 
A)  Squat jumps are better than counter-movement jumps for generating height. 
B)  Performing a counter-movement stimulates the stretch-shorten cycle. 
C)  Having a greater range of movement after a counter-movement allows more time to generate a greater impulse. 
D)  A counter-movement is best performed slowly to maximise stretch.

Question 12

An athlete performs a vertical jump on a jump mat and records a flight time of 0.7s. What height did they jump?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.6m 
B)  1.7m 
C)  0.3m 
D)  1.2m 
A)  0.6m 
B)  1.7m 
C)  0.3m 
D)  1.2m

Question 13

The peak force during walking is around 1.5 times body weight

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about walking gait are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peak vertical forces occur during double leg stance when the mass centre experiences its greatest vertical acceleration. 
B)  During constant speed walking the propulsive force is always larger than the braking force. 
C)  The force loading rate is greater in walking due to the double support phase. 
D)  The horizontal force acts as a braking force during the first 45-50% of stance. 
A)  Peak vertical forces occur during double leg stance when the mass centre experiences its greatest vertical acceleration. 
B)  During constant speed walking the propulsive force is always larger than the braking force. 
C)  The force loading rate is greater in walking due to the double support phase. 
D)  The horizontal force acts as a braking force during the first 45-50% of stance.

Question 15

Peak vertical impact forces increase as a function of running speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Drag propulsion is a method for propelling the swimmer through the water

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following would not be typical of the driving phase of the right-footed kicking action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hip Flexion 
B)  Knee Extension 
C)  Clockwise pelvic rotation 
D)  Hip Adduction 
A)  Hip Flexion 
B)  Knee Extension 
C)  Clockwise pelvic rotation 
D)  Hip Adduction

Question 18

Greater linear velocity of the release can be achieved by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensuring all joints reach peak velocity at the same time. 
B)  Reducing the length of the preparation phase. 
C)  Using a faster run-up. 
D)  Maintaining a larger radius between each joint and the axis of rotation. 
A)  Ensuring all joints reach peak velocity at the same time. 
B)  Reducing the length of the preparation phase. 
C)  Using a faster run-up. 
D)  Maintaining a larger radius between each joint and the axis of rotation.

Question 19

The swinging motion of the arms counteracts the angular momentum of the legs during walking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There is a single recognisable 'normal' gait pattern from which any deviation represents an abnormal gait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

During the golf swing, the backswing phase commences when the shoulders begin to rotate away from the target

The tendency for the body to 'unwind' in a sequential order from the more proximal (i.e. pelvis) to more distal (i.e. wrist) segments conforms with:

The best method for determining jump height is?

All golfers with low back pain will benefit equally from a specific rehabilitation program

Shoulder injuries account for approximately what percentage of golf-related injuries?

Describe the main kinematic differences between running and walking and explain why the knee flexes more during the swing phase of running

Form, wave and surface drag are the three main resistive forces in swimming

What are the main resistive forces in swimming?

What are the two main factors that will increase swimming velocity?

The main differences between overarm and round arm throwing are determined by the orientation of the trunk and degree of abduction of the shoulder.

Which of the following statements are true?

An athlete performs a vertical jump on a jump mat and records a flight time of 0.7s. What height did they jump?

The peak force during walking is around 1.5 times body weight

Which of the following statements about walking gait are true?

Peak vertical impact forces increase as a function of running speed.

Drag propulsion is a method for propelling the swimmer through the water

Which of the following would not be typical of the driving phase of the right-footed kicking action?

Greater linear velocity of the release can be achieved by:

The swinging motion of the arms counteracts the angular momentum of the legs during walking.

There is a single recognisable 'normal' gait pattern from which any deviation represents an abnormal gait.

Kinematics of Linear Motion

Kinetics of Linear Motion

Kinematics and Kinetics of Angular Motion

Muscle and Joint Kinematics and Kinetics

Special Topics

Measurement and Analysis Techniques

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Exam 6: Human Movement Applications

During the golf swing, the backswing phase commences when the shoulders begin to rotate away from the target

The tendency for the body to 'unwind' in a sequential order from the more proximal (i.e. pelvis) to more distal (i.e. wrist) segments conforms with:

The best method for determining jump height is?

All golfers with low back pain will benefit equally from a specific rehabilitation program

Shoulder injuries account for approximately what percentage of golf-related injuries?

Describe the main kinematic differences between running and walking and explain why the knee flexes more during the swing phase of running

Form, wave and surface drag are the three main resistive forces in swimming

What are the main resistive forces in swimming?

What are the two main factors that will increase swimming velocity?

The main differences between overarm and round arm throwing are determined by the orientation of the trunk and degree of abduction of the shoulder.

Which of the following statements are true?

An athlete performs a vertical jump on a jump mat and records a flight time of 0.7s. What height did they jump?

The peak force during walking is around 1.5 times body weight

Which of the following statements about walking gait are true?

Peak vertical impact forces increase as a function of running speed.

Drag propulsion is a method for propelling the swimmer through the water

Which of the following would not be typical of the driving phase of the right-footed kicking action?

Greater linear velocity of the release can be achieved by:

The swinging motion of the arms counteracts the angular momentum of the legs during walking.

There is a single recognisable 'normal' gait pattern from which any deviation represents an abnormal gait.

Kinematics of Linear Motion

Kinetics of Linear Motion

Kinematics and Kinetics of Angular Motion

Muscle and Joint Kinematics and Kinetics

Special Topics

Measurement and Analysis Techniques

Filters