Assignment 1st
Corse code: PE-420
Subject: planning sport facilities
Topic: Biomechanics
Submitted to: Lecturer- Syed. M . Ishaak
Submitted by: Zeeshan Bashir 18100812-015
M.Hamza 18100812-006
Fanila 18100812-022
Department: PESS
Biomechanics
Biomechanics in sport incorporates a detailed analysis of sport movements
in order to minimise the risk of injury and improve sports performance. ...
Mechanics is a branch of physics that is concerned with the description of
motion/movement and how forces create motion/movement.
Fitness
It is advised that 45 minutes of everyday Sports and Exercise activity keeps
people healthy and prolongs the longevity and life expectancy. There is no
short cut to fitness, and we strongly believe in it.
Purpose of biomechanics lab
Essentially sport and exercise biomechanics is focused on analysing the
physiological mechanics of human movement. ... Generally the primary
goals of sports biomechanics are: Improve athletic performance by
identifying and applying optimal technique. Prevent injury and speed up
recovery.
It is necessary to have a good understanding of physical
principles that are applied to most sporting events.
Motion Resistance Momentum Friction
Lab Equipments
Equipment in the lab includes, but is not limited to;
Force plates
Electromyography (EMG)
Motion analysis
Electrogoniometers (ELGONS)
Cycle ergometry
Two Ariel Performance Analysis Systems (ACES)
Reaction and response time testing.
Role of biomechanics lab in the fitness and performance
of athlete
The biomechanics lab provides us with a snapshot of a pitcher’s mechanics
as they enter the facility. We can identify mechanical deficiencies and
directly adjust the athlete’s program to target those deficiencies, whether
they be mechanical issues, strength,or mobility weaknesses.
As part of the retest process, we can see if the athlete has made the desired
mechanical changes, and what issues can still be improved. Looking more
long-term, we can track an athlete’s velocity and kinetics profile to see if the
athlete is throwing harder over time, with less stress on the elbow and
shoulder.
The biomechanics assessment and retest captures provide not only a
tremendous amount of value and data to the athlete, but also helps
Driveline build an ever expanding database to learn what actually makes a
pitcher throw harder and more efficiently.
The application of biomechanics to improve technique may occur in two
ways: Teachers and coaches may use their knowledge of mechanics to
correct actions of a student or athlete in order to improve the execution of a
skill.
Effective technique for performing.
Analyze sport movements
Identify and faithfully execute the best training exercises
Reduce or prevent the likelihood of injuries occurring
Choose equipment that is appropriately sized for the athlete
Choose the athletic shoe that fits properly and provides the necessary
support and flexibility as required for the specific sport
Choose the boot and blades that properly fit and support the skater or
skier; replace prior to equipment degradation/failur
Electro-goniometer
It is used for measuring joint range of motion. The electrogoniometer is an
electronic device that uses angle sensors, such as potentiometers, strain
gauges and, more recently, accelerometers to record such measurements. ...
The potentiometer's electrical resistance can be used to determine the angle
between the joints.
Force plates
Generally, the working principle of force sensors is that they respond to the
applied load and weight and then transforms them into a quantifiable
output.
Sensor filled track
The biomechanics lab uses a sensor-filled track and force plates to gauge
torque and other kinds of data, which are then charted by a handful of
computer screens nearby. By understanding these details, designers can
tweak the stiffness of a shoe to best fit the needs of a flexing foot even to
the point of designing different versions of a shoe for different positions in
the same sport. "We can change how much energy is lost on the ball of the
foot.
Sensor straped
Sensors strapped to athletes measures a variety of motions and speeds,
helping researchers understand movement within training gear. Ground
sensors measure forces, loading rates and foot pressure. These details can
dictate a variety of design requirements. For example, knowing how a
linebacker's initial step may differ from a cornerback's will change the cleat
pattern on their respective shoes.
Sweating thermal maaniquin
the sweating thermal mannequin, lives in the NSRL environmental
chamber. The chamber can create temperatures from minus 15 F to 120 F,
with humidity levels ranging from 20 to 95 percent, to test the body's
reaction. It can also replicate radiant heat or sunlight.
Create performance gear
The information derived from the environmental chamber helps how to
create performance gear that cools in the right places. By using thermal
imaging on athletes inside the chamber, NSRL researchers can determine
where the body heats the most in certain conditions, dictating where
designers need to add venting in the gear or reduce fabric.
A zero gravity treadmill
This room uses a zero-gravity treadmill, in which the bag seen here
supports the runner's weight. The idea is that he can train without the
normal impact of running on a treadmill, which lets scientists study how
well athletes train during recovery. Also has a metabolic cart to gauge
oxygen consumption, along with skin- and core-temperature sensors.
Gait Analysis
We offer gait analysis testing for children and adults. This test analyzes how
a patient walks and identifies any abnormal walking patterns.
3D body scanner
A 3D body bioscanner that maps the exact shape of an athlete's body; it
allows Nike to tailor apparel based on sport-specific or even position-
specific body types. Nike also brings in elite athletes to scan them before,
during, and after seasons to see how their body changes.
Concolusion
biomechanics is most useful in improving the performance of an athlete
through improving the technique rather than relying on physiological
capacity and physical built. Therefore, human movement is the most
important contributor to performance.
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