Sports Biomechanics

Unit - I
Kinesiology
1. Introduction –
1.1 Definition and Meaning of Kinesiology
1.2 Historical Development.
1.3 Role of Kinesiology in physical Education and sports.
1.4 Movement Analysis – Kinesiological Analysis and Mechanical analysis.
2. Anatomical and physiological fundamentals of human movements.
2.1 Joints and its types, systems those are involved in movements.
2.2 Study of movements and muscular involvement of various joints-
(Shoulder joint, Elbow joint, Hip joint, knee joint and Ankle joint)
Unit - II
Bio - Mechanics
3. Introduction –
3.1 Definition and Meaning of Bio - Mechanics
3.2 Historical development of Bio - Mechanics
3.3 Relation with other science.
4. Fundamentals of Mechanics –
4.1 Motion – Liner, Angular and General motion.
4.2 Relation between liner and angular motion.
4.3 Projectile motion
4.4 Plane and Axis
4.5 Lever wheel Axle and pulling.
Unit - III
5. Kinematics –
5.1 Meaning
5.2 Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration
6. Kinetics –
6.1 Meaning
6.2 Force, Momentum, Impulse and Torque
6.3 Work, Power and Energy
6.4 Equilibrium and pressure
7. External Force
Force of Gravity, Centrifugal force, Friction, Spin-Effect of spin.
Unit - IV
Bio Mechanical Analysis
8. Analysis
8.1 Meaning, purpose and general outline
8.2 Analysis of Fundamental movements – Walking, Running, Jumping, Throwing,
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing and catching
8.3 Analysis of Sports Techniques – Football, Cricket, Handball, Volleyball,
Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Track and Field, Gymnastics and Weight
Lifting.
Unit - IV
Bio Mechanical Investigation
9. 1 Methods of Investigation in bio – mechanics –
9.2 Determination CG of human body
9.3 Cinematography
9.4 Dynamometry