Course Contents

i. INTRODUCTION a. Definition and Prospective b. Why study Biomechanics c. Importance of Biomechanics for Coach and Athlete d. Qualitative & Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis i. HUMAN MOMENTS a. Form of Motion b. Linear c. Angular d. General Motion e. Types of Movements f. Factor affecting Human Movement iii. KINETIC CONCEPTS FOR ANALYZING HUMAN MOTION a. Linear Kinetics: Inertia, Mass, Force, Newton’s Laws of Motion. Friction, Impulse, Conservation of Momentum, impact, Pressure, work b. Angular Kinetics: Eccentric Force, Moment, Resultant Moment, Equilibrium, levers-Center of Gravity, Moment of Inertia, Angular, Momentum, Centripetal and Centrifugal force iv. KINEMATIC CONCEPTS FOR ANALYZING HUMAN MOTION a. Linear Kinematics: Vectors and Scalars, Distance and Displacement, Speed and Velocity, Acceleration, Projectile Motion b. Angular Kinematics: Angular Distance and Displacement, Angular Speed, Velocity and Acceleration v. HUMAN MOVEMENT IN FLUID MEDIUM a. Nature of Fluids: i. Laminar versus Turbulent flow b. Fluid properties i. Buoyancy: a). Characteristics of Buoyancy forces b). Flotation c). Flotation of the Human Body. Drag i. Skin friction, Form Drag, Wave Drag d. Lift Forces: i. Foil shape ii. Magnus Effects vi. BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF SPORTS TECHNIQUES a. Cricket b. Football

Course Synopsis

This course has been designed to impart basic scientific-technical information about body movements involved in sports activities by elaborating biomechanics, form of motion, Kinematics of Physical Activities, Analyzing Games techniques.

Course Learning Outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide fundamentals of biomechanics. The students will aware about utilization of biomechanics in sports and physical education. This course will lead the students about the prevention of sports injuries. By learning this subject students may improve their performance in sports activities.