Biomechanics of Sports

Biomechanics is the science that studies the mechanics of human movement.

Kinetics is the branch of biomechanics that deals with the forces acting on the body during movement.

Kinematics is the branch of biomechanics that deals with the motion of the body during movement.

Anthropometry is the study of the physical characteristics of the human body.

Motor control is the study of how the nervous system controls movement.

Isometric strength is the maximum force that a muscle can produce without changing its length.

Concentric strength is the force that a muscle produces when it shortens.

Eccentric strength is the force that a muscle produces when it lengthens.

Range of motion is the term for the range of motion of a joint.

Agility is the term for the ability to change direction quickly and easily.

Balance is the term for the ability to maintain balance during movement.

Coordination is the term for the ability to coordinate movements.

Proprioception is the term for the ability to sense the position of one's body in space.

Power is the term for the ability to perform a movement quickly and powerfully.