Biomechanical Basis of Physical Exercise
Importance of Biomechanics Studies
Biomechanics as a branch of science
What are the goals of biomechanics of sport and physical exercise?
How can biomechanics fulfil its goals?
Definition of Mechanics
Elementary quantities and units of measurement used in mechanics
Force Classification
Friction
Composition of Forces
Resolution of Forces
Static Equilibrium
Motion
Kinematics of Linear Motion
Trajectory, Distance travelled, and Displacement
Velocity
Acceleration
Motion of bodies with constant acceleration
Kinematics of Rotary Motion
Newton's First Law of Motion
Law of Conservation of Momentum
Newton's Second Law of Motion
Impulse of Force and Momentum
Newton's Third Law of Motion - Law of action and reaction
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
Work, Energy, and Power
Relation between work and energy
Moment of Force
Kinetics of rotary motion