Question 1

Which of the following topics might be studied by biomechanists?

Accepted Answer

A)  optimal form during the pole vault 
B)  forces on the spine during lifting 
C)  the mechanics of the jump shot 
D)  all of the above 
A)  optimal form during the pole vault 
B)  forces on the spine during lifting 
C)  the mechanics of the jump shot 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a static situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a cyclist riding at a constant velocity 
B)  a person balancing motionless on one foot 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  a cyclist riding at a constant velocity 
B)  a person balancing motionless on one foot 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 3

Which of the following could be performed by a biomechanist?

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative analysis of human movement 
B)  qualitative analysis of human movement 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  quantitative analysis of human movement 
B)  qualitative analysis of human movement 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a kinetic consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle force producing a vertical jump 
B)  impact force landing from a jump 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  muscle force producing a vertical jump 
B)  impact force landing from a jump 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 5

Name three professions related to kinesiology and explain how each will benefit from a knowledge of biomechanics.

Accepted Answer

1. Physical therapist: Physical therapis

Question 6

In which of the following systems of measurement are units of the same variable related to each other by factors of ten?

Accepted Answer

A)  the English system 
B)  the metric system 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  the English system 
B)  the metric system 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 7

The high incidence of knee injuries among snow skiers is partially due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  rigid boot which limit ankle motion 
B)  bindings which release during a fall 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  rigid boot which limit ankle motion 
B)  bindings which release during a fall 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

The branch of biomechanics which studies the actions of forces is called __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branch of biomechanics which studies the...

Question 9

__________________ refers to an excessive loss of bone mineral mass and strength resulting in one or more fractures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ refers to an excessive loss of...

Question 10

Which of the following is true about osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a disease with acute onset 
B)  it inevitably accompanies aging 
C)  it is a lifestyle disease that develops and progresses over a number of years 
D)  all of the above are true 
A)  it is a disease with acute onset 
B)  it inevitably accompanies aging 
C)  it is a lifestyle disease that develops and progresses over a number of years 
D)  all of the above are true

Question 11

Which of the following are anthropometric factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  the length of a forearm 
B)  the shape of a body 
C)  the weight of the trunk 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the length of a forearm 
B)  the shape of a body 
C)  the weight of the trunk 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

More than half of all sport injuries are to the knee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding mechanics?

Accepted Answer

A)  branch of physics 
B)  analyzes the actions of forces on particles 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  branch of physics 
B)  analyzes the actions of forces on particles 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

Which of the following terms is applied to the study of systems in a constant state of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  statics 
B)  dynamics 
C)  anthropometrics 
D)  plyometrics 
A)  statics 
B)  dynamics 
C)  anthropometrics 
D)  plyometrics

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of equipment designed to enhance performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Klapskate 
B)  aerodynamic helmet 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Klapskate 
B)  aerodynamic helmet 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above

Which of the following topics might be studied by biomechanists?

Which of the following is an example of a static situation?

Which of the following could be performed by a biomechanist?

Which of the following is an example of a kinetic consideration?

Name three professions related to kinesiology and explain how each will benefit from a knowledge of biomechanics.

In which of the following systems of measurement are units of the same variable related to each other by factors of ten?

The high incidence of knee injuries among snow skiers is partially due to which of the following?

The branch of biomechanics which studies the actions of forces is called __________________.

__________________ refers to an excessive loss of bone mineral mass and strength resulting in one or more fractures.

Which of the following is true about osteoporosis?

Which of the following are anthropometric factors?

More than half of all sport injuries are to the knee.

Which of the following is true regarding mechanics?

Which of the following terms is applied to the study of systems in a constant state of motion?

Which of the following is an example of equipment designed to enhance performance?

Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle

The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Linear Kinematics of Human Movement

Angular Kinematics of Human Movement

Linear Kinetics of Human Movement

Equilibrium and Human Movement

Angular Kinetics of Human Movement

Human Movement in a Fluid Medium

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Exam 1: What Is Biomechanics

Which of the following topics might be studied by biomechanists?

Which of the following is an example of a static situation?

Which of the following could be performed by a biomechanist?

Which of the following is an example of a kinetic consideration?

Name three professions related to kinesiology and explain how each will benefit from a knowledge of biomechanics.

In which of the following systems of measurement are units of the same variable related to each other by factors of ten?

The high incidence of knee injuries among snow skiers is partially due to which of the following?

The branch of biomechanics which studies the actions of forces is called __________________.

__________________ refers to an excessive loss of bone mineral mass and strength resulting in one or more fractures.

Which of the following is true about osteoporosis?

Which of the following are anthropometric factors?

More than half of all sport injuries are to the knee.

Which of the following is true regarding mechanics?

Which of the following terms is applied to the study of systems in a constant state of motion?

Which of the following is an example of equipment designed to enhance performance?

Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle

The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Linear Kinematics of Human Movement

Angular Kinematics of Human Movement

Linear Kinetics of Human Movement

Equilibrium and Human Movement

Angular Kinetics of Human Movement

Human Movement in a Fluid Medium

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