1. EDU4SBM Sports Biomechanics 1 Lecture Week 1 Introduction Sports Biomechanics

2. EDU4SBM Sports Biomechanics 2 Sports Biomechanics LecturesRoom B2.27/2.28 Time Monday 10AM Tutorials/LabsComputer Labs (Mac/PC) Gym

3. EDU4SBM Sports Biomechanics 3 What is Biomechanics? The study of how the physical laws of mechanics apply to the human body. Biomechanists analyse an athletes performance Why? optimising sporting performance Injury prevention and rehabilitation Design and development of improved equipment

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5. 5 Wind Tunnels in Cycling Comfort and pulse rate versus wind drag. Body suits Shaved heads

6. EDU4SBM Sports Biomechanics 6 What is the best way to coach ? Do we copy the champs techniques ? YES:NO:

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8. 8 Performance Analysis 1.Determine the objectives of the skill 2.Note any special characteristics of the skill 3.Study top flight performances of the skill 4.Divide the skill into phases 5.Divide each phase into key elements 6.Understand the mechanical reasons each key element is performed as it is.

9. EDU4SBM Sports Biomechanics 9 Technologically driven (force platforms, wind tunnels, resistance pools etc) Huge advances in recent years Increasing use of video analysis (computer and digital analysis) Equipment

10. JOBS RELATED TO SPORTS BIOMECHANICS ENHANCING SPORTS PERFORMANCE TEACHING COACHING REHABILITATION FROM INJURY EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR FITNESS, SPORT, REHAB GYMS PERSONAL TRAINING STRENGTH & CONDITIONING /FITNESS COACH EXERCISE REHAB CENTRE SPORT SCIENTIST EDU4SBM Sports Biomechanics 10