Biomechanics What is biomechanics? The application of mechanical principles in the study of living organisms The science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by those forces
Biomechanics
Biomechanics
The “bio” part should be obvious, but what is mechanics?
How does biomechanics relate to other areas of movement science?
Physics
Mechanics
Statics
Dynamics
Kinematics
Movement Science
Other areas of physics
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Exercise/Sport Psychology
Motor Behavior
Kinetics
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The Interdisciplinary Nature of Biomechanics Reflected by ASB membership categories – Engineering & Applied Physics (50%) – Exercise & Sport Science (18%) – Health Science (15%) – Biological Science (
