Question 1

The 2nd order Butterworth algorithm is applied to the data twice

Accepted Answer

A)  to ensure data is extra smooth 
B)  to improve the smoothness of the data 
C)  to first smooth high frequency errors, then to smooth low frequency errors 
D)  as it is procedurally easier to process the data twice 
E)  to correct for a temporal shift 
A)  to ensure data is extra smooth 
B)  to improve the smoothness of the data 
C)  to first smooth high frequency errors, then to smooth low frequency errors 
D)  as it is procedurally easier to process the data twice 
E)  to correct for a temporal shift

Question 2

Using the example of rolling a ball on a rotating platform, describe (in your own words), why the ball's trajectory is curvilinear in nature

Accepted Answer

If the platform is rotating in a clockwi

Question 3

A free body diagram, for example of an athlete during the stance phase of running, includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the forces acting on the body and those produced by the body (i.e. acting on another body) 
B)  Only the forces acting on the body 
C)  A maximum of two forces 
D)  No forces 
E)  Only the forces produced by the body (i.e. acting on another body) 
A)  All of the forces acting on the body and those produced by the body (i.e. acting on another body) 
B)  Only the forces acting on the body 
C)  A maximum of two forces 
D)  No forces 
E)  Only the forces produced by the body (i.e. acting on another body)

Question 4

Do you think that we are currently at a position in competitive cycling where we are judging who has the best technology rather than who is the best athlete?

Accepted Answer

Again, a very open question - but histor

Question 5

Briefly explain the principle behind the design of a manometer.

Accepted Answer

A manometer is an instrument that compri

Question 6

Which of the heads of the triceps could electrical activity not reliably be recorded from using surface electromyography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral head 
B)  Medial head 
C)  Long head 
D)  Dead head 
E)  Short head 
A)  Lateral head 
B)  Medial head 
C)  Long head 
D)  Dead head 
E)  Short head

Question 7

The law that states "the net force required to deform a spring from its equilibrium position is proportional to the extent of the deformation and the stiffness of the spring" is

Accepted Answer

A)  Newton's Law of Inertia 
B)  Bernoulli's principle 
C)  Gauss' Law 
D)  Hooke's Law 
E)  Newton's Law of Gravitation 
A)  Newton's Law of Inertia 
B)  Bernoulli's principle 
C)  Gauss' Law 
D)  Hooke's Law 
E)  Newton's Law of Gravitation

Question 8

Briefly describe the dynamic and static calibration processes and outline their respective purposes

Accepted Answer

Each manufacturer has developed their ow

Question 9

Briefly define what the units of 'Atmospheres' represents.

Accepted Answer

The standard Atmosphere is a u

Question 10

Assuming a pressure of 4.24 Atmospheres and a temperature of zero degrees Celcius (0°C), which of the following pressure values is the odd one out?

Accepted Answer

A)  3222.4 mmHg 
B)  522144 N/m2 
C)  429.618 kPa 
D)  429618 N/m2 
E)  None of these values 
A)  3222.4 mmHg 
B)  522144 N/m2 
C)  429.618 kPa 
D)  429618 N/m2 
E)  None of these values

Question 11

At what height would most players hit the ball during the serve - give your answer in relation to their own body height?

Accepted Answer

Research has suggested that contact heig

Question 12

Dynamic calibration is necessary prior to data collection to ensure that

Accepted Answer

A)  the participant is appropriately warmed up prior to performing the task 
B)  the position of each camera is known relative to the other cameras in the system 
C)  the origin of the global coordinate system is set appropriately 
D)  the optoelectronic system is capable of recording the desired movement 
E)  the optoelectronic system is time synchronised with other systems (e.g. force platforms) 
A)  the participant is appropriately warmed up prior to performing the task 
B)  the position of each camera is known relative to the other cameras in the system 
C)  the origin of the global coordinate system is set appropriately 
D)  the optoelectronic system is capable of recording the desired movement 
E)  the optoelectronic system is time synchronised with other systems (e.g. force platforms)

Question 13

It is usual to see true isokinetic dynamometers in the fitness centre or gymnasium

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Changes to Triathlon bikes were the forerunners to modified track bike designs

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Following further processing, which of the following cannot be analysed using information gained from a force platform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pressure distribution underneath the foot 
B)  Angular momentum about an axis through the centre of mass 
C)  Shock absorption 
D)  Balance capability 
E)  Kinematics of the mass centre 
A)  Pressure distribution underneath the foot 
B)  Angular momentum about an axis through the centre of mass 
C)  Shock absorption 
D)  Balance capability 
E)  Kinematics of the mass centre

Question 16

A brick that has a mass of 3.5 kg exerts a pressure of 4.905 kPa on the ground. What is the size of the brick's contact area?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.007 m2 
B)  0.08 m2 
C)  0.004 m2 
D)  0.01 m2 
E)  0.7 m2 
A)  0.007 m2 
B)  0.08 m2 
C)  0.004 m2 
D)  0.01 m2 
E)  0.7 m2

Question 17

Inertial measurement units are sophisticated devices that incorporate

Accepted Answer

A)  Gyroscopes 
B)  Electrogoniometers 
C)  A sphygmomanometer 
D)  Accelerometers 
E)  A barometer 
A)  Gyroscopes 
B)  Electrogoniometers 
C)  A sphygmomanometer 
D)  Accelerometers 
E)  A barometer

Question 18

Active optoelectronic motion analysis systems rely on the joint markers to reflect infrared light

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A person is sitting in the centre of a platform that is rotating counter-clockwise. If they roll a ball toward a hole cut into its upper surface without allowing for the platform's rotation, the ball would

Accepted Answer

A)  Fall short of the hole 
B)  Miss to the right 
C)  Overshoot the hole 
D)  Go in the hole 
E)  Miss to the left 
A)  Fall short of the hole 
B)  Miss to the right 
C)  Overshoot the hole 
D)  Go in the hole 
E)  Miss to the left

Question 20

Quintic spline algorithms

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth data by fitting a 5th order polynomial to consecutive data points 
B)  introduce a temporal shift to the data set 
C)  smooth data by fitting a 3rd order polynomial to consecutive data points 
D)  better replicate the smooth kinematics of human motion 
E)  are less complicated than the Hanning algorithm 
A)  smooth data by fitting a 5th order polynomial to consecutive data points 
B)  introduce a temporal shift to the data set 
C)  smooth data by fitting a 3rd order polynomial to consecutive data points 
D)  better replicate the smooth kinematics of human motion 
E)  are less complicated than the Hanning algorithm

The 2nd order Butterworth algorithm is applied to the data twice

Using the example of rolling a ball on a rotating platform, describe (in your own words), why the ball's trajectory is curvilinear in nature

A free body diagram, for example of an athlete during the stance phase of running, includes:

Do you think that we are currently at a position in competitive cycling where we are judging who has the best technology rather than who is the best athlete?

Briefly explain the principle behind the design of a manometer.

Which of the heads of the triceps could electrical activity not reliably be recorded from using surface electromyography?

The law that states "the net force required to deform a spring from its equilibrium position is proportional to the extent of the deformation and the stiffness of the spring" is

Briefly describe the dynamic and static calibration processes and outline their respective purposes

Briefly define what the units of 'Atmospheres' represents.

Assuming a pressure of 4.24 Atmospheres and a temperature of zero degrees Celcius (0°C), which of the following pressure values is the odd one out?

At what height would most players hit the ball during the serve - give your answer in relation to their own body height?

Dynamic calibration is necessary prior to data collection to ensure that

It is usual to see true isokinetic dynamometers in the fitness centre or gymnasium

Changes to Triathlon bikes were the forerunners to modified track bike designs

Following further processing, which of the following cannot be analysed using information gained from a force platform?

A brick that has a mass of 3.5 kg exerts a pressure of 4.905 kPa on the ground. What is the size of the brick's contact area?

Inertial measurement units are sophisticated devices that incorporate

Active optoelectronic motion analysis systems rely on the joint markers to reflect infrared light

A person is sitting in the centre of a platform that is rotating counter-clockwise. If they roll a ball toward a hole cut into its upper surface without allowing for the platform's rotation, the ball would

Quintic spline algorithms

Kinematics of Linear Motion

Kinetics of Linear Motion

Kinematics and Kinetics of Angular Motion

Muscle and Joint Kinematics and Kinetics

Special Topics

Human Movement Applications

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Exam 7: Measurement and Analysis Techniques

The 2nd order Butterworth algorithm is applied to the data twice

Using the example of rolling a ball on a rotating platform, describe (in your own words), why the ball's trajectory is curvilinear in nature

A free body diagram, for example of an athlete during the stance phase of running, includes:

Do you think that we are currently at a position in competitive cycling where we are judging who has the best technology rather than who is the best athlete?

Briefly explain the principle behind the design of a manometer.

Which of the heads of the triceps could electrical activity not reliably be recorded from using surface electromyography?

The law that states "the net force required to deform a spring from its equilibrium position is proportional to the extent of the deformation and the stiffness of the spring" is

Briefly describe the dynamic and static calibration processes and outline their respective purposes

Briefly define what the units of 'Atmospheres' represents.

Assuming a pressure of 4.24 Atmospheres and a temperature of zero degrees Celcius (0°C), which of the following pressure values is the odd one out?

At what height would most players hit the ball during the serve - give your answer in relation to their own body height?

Dynamic calibration is necessary prior to data collection to ensure that

It is usual to see true isokinetic dynamometers in the fitness centre or gymnasium

Changes to Triathlon bikes were the forerunners to modified track bike designs

Following further processing, which of the following cannot be analysed using information gained from a force platform?

A brick that has a mass of 3.5 kg exerts a pressure of 4.905 kPa on the ground. What is the size of the brick's contact area?

Inertial measurement units are sophisticated devices that incorporate

Active optoelectronic motion analysis systems rely on the joint markers to reflect infrared light

A person is sitting in the centre of a platform that is rotating counter-clockwise. If they roll a ball toward a hole cut into its upper surface without allowing for the platform's rotation, the ball would

Quintic spline algorithms

Kinematics of Linear Motion

Kinetics of Linear Motion

Kinematics and Kinetics of Angular Motion

Muscle and Joint Kinematics and Kinetics

Special Topics

Human Movement Applications

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