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Movement analysis and basic biomechanics

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This unit will explore basic principles of movement and their effect on sporting performance to include the classification of levers, planes of movement and axis of rotation. This understanding enables pupils to maximise efficiency of movement or generate more power.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 9 / 36

Movement analysis and basic biomechanics

This unit will explore basic principles of movement and their effect on sporting performance to include the classification of levers, planes of movement and axis of rotation. This understanding enables pupils to maximise efficiency of movement or generate more power.

11 lessons
  1. Levers, mechanical advantage and disadvantage
  2. Lever classification
  3. Levers in action
  4. Planes and axes
  5. Planes of movement and axes of rotation
  6. Planes and axes of movement
  7. Planes and axes in action
  8. Planes and axes in physical activity and sport
  9. Planes and axes in sport
  10. Levers and mechanical advantage
  11. Levers in sporting actions