Biodynamics of Physical Activity

1. The Nature of Biodynamics as a Field of Study

    The student will:

1.1    Examine the comprehensive nature of biodynamics as a means of studying human athletic performance

1.2    Describe the differences between biodynamics and other similar and well-used terminologies

1.3    Examine the different means of sports analysis and skill remediation in current use

2. Biodynamics Aspects of Athletic Performance

    2.1 Describe and demonstrate the application of a practical knowledge of human structural aspects:

          2.1.1 levers of skeletal system

          2.1.2 muscle-bone attachments

          2.1.3 joint structure

          2.1.4 body size and proportions

    2.2 Describe the functional aspects of athletic performance:

          2.2.1 neural control

                   2.2.1.1 voluntary

                   2.2.1.2 reflex

                   2.2.1.3 kinesthetic

          2.2.2 muscle contraction

                   2.2.2.1 energy conversion

                   2.2.2.2 tension development

    2.3 Explain the movement aspects of human athletic performance:

          2.3.1 the laws of motion

          2.3.2 mechanics of motion

                   2.3.2.1 non-locomotor

                   2.3.2.2 locomotor

    2.4 Describe energy transfer in the performance of athletics:

          2.4.1 fuels used in physical performance

          2.4.2 basic molecular processes

                   2.4.2.1 aerobic energy production

                   2.4.2.2 anaerobic energy production

    2.5 Describe the contributions of major body support systems to athletic performance:

          2.5.1 nutritional

          2.5.2 oxygen delivery to the cells

          2.5.3 removal of metabolic waste

3. Adaptive Biodynamic Responses to Athletic Performance

    3.1 Explain acute homeostatic bodily responses:

          3.1.1 structural aspects of athletic performance

                   3.1.1.1 physical stress associated with athletic activity

                   3.1.1.2 prevention of overuse injuries

                   3.1.1.3 injuries from overuse

          3.1.2 functional aspects of athletic performance

                   3.1.2.1 responses to increased energy demands

                   3.1.2.2 responses to increased waste production

                   3.1.2.3 fatigue as failure to maintain homeostasis

    3.2 Describe chronic adaptive responses to athletic performance:

          3.2.1 changes in performance ability

          3.2.2 structural changes

          3.2.3 function changes