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, Chapter 1 What Is Biomechanics?
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1) Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of biomechanics?
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A) the study of human movement
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B) the study of biological organisms
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C) the study of movement mechanics
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D) the study of the mechanical aspects of biological
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organisms Correct Answer: D
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2) Which of the following terms is applied to the study of systems in a constant state of motion?
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A) statics
B) dynamics
C) anthropometrics
D) plyometrics
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3) What term is given to considerations such as the size, shape, and weight of body segments?
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A) cybernetic
B) anthropometric
C) kinematic
D) kinetic
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4) Which of the following is an example of a static situation?
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A) a cyclist riding at a constant velocity
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,B) a person balancing motionless on one foot
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, C) both a cyclist riding at a constant velocity and a person balancing motionless on one foot
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D) neither a cyclist riding at a constant velocity nor a person balancing motionless on
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5) Which of the following are anthropometric factors?
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A) the length of a forearm
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B) the shape of a body
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C) the weight of the trunk
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D) all of these answers are
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6) Which of the following is included in sports medicine?
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A) clinical aspects of exercise and sportx x x x x
B) scientific aspects of exercise and sport x x x x x
C) both clinical aspects of exercise and sport and scientific aspects of exercise and sport
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D) neither clinical aspects of exercise and sport nor scientific aspects of exercise and
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7) Biomechanics has roots in which of the following disciplines? x x x x x x x x
A) physics
B) biology
C) both physics and biology
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