Past Exam
- Year 12 Past ExamRefer to questions relating to Biomechanics and the Magnus effect.
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Introduction
Welcome to the Biomechanics research guide. This guide has been created to inform Year 12 students of how Biomechanics relates to sport. Students can explain how the Magnus effect can change the path of a spinning object and applies this to a variety of sporting contexts; and describe the different types of drag and how each can affect aspects of sporting performance.
Bernoulli Principle in Sport - Teacher Version
Porter, S. (2017). Bernoulli principle in sport. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeUGYNpNUT0
Air Flow
- Mellor, A. (2020). Air FlowPDF of airflow definitions.
Bernoulli Principle and Magnus Effect - Student Version
Jad, M. (2016, November 15). Bernoulli's Principle and Magnus Effect Finally Revealed. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo_dezZE6Go
Bernoulli Principle: Olympic Champions
- North Sydney Sport Medicine. (2017). Biomechanics. Retrieved from http://nssmc.com.au/conditions-we-treat/biomechanics/In simplified terms, biomechanics is the science of human movement. In a sporting context, biomechanics examines an athlete in relation to his or her environment and equipment. Forces acting on the body (kinetics) and movements of the body (kinematics) are analysed prior to mapping out an exercise, performance or recovery plan. The human body is a type of machine after all, and a mechanical appreciation of form and function can only enhance what we already understand.
Key Terms
- backspin backspin: eccentric force applied below centre of mass (spins upwards around the transverse axis)
- Bernoulli Principle Bernoulli's principle states that an increase in the speed of fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure.
- biomechanics Biomechanics, in science, the study of biological systems, particularly their structure and function, using methods derived from mechanics, which is concerned with the effects that forces have on the motion of bodies.
- Magnus effect Term used to describe the effect of rotation on an object’s path as it moves through a fluid – It applies Bernoulli's principle to explain the effect spin has on the trajectory or flight path of an object
- sidespin hook sidespin hook: eccentric force applied right of the centre of mass (spin left around the longitudinal axis)
- sidespin slice sidespin slice: eccentric force applied left of the centre of mass (spin right around the longitudinal axis)
- top spin eccentric force applied above centre of mass (spins downwards around the transverse axis)
Quizlet
- Jones, E. (2020). Spin and the Magnus effect. Retrieved from https://quizlet.com/gb/469579961/pe-spin-and-the-magnus-force-biomechanics-flash-cards/Test your knowledge on spin and the Magnus effect
- Jones. E. (2020). PE- Lift and the Bernoulli Principle (Biomechanics). Retrieved from https://quizlet.com/gb/469574774/pe-lift-and-the-bernoulli-principle-biomechanics-flash-cards/Test your knowledge on the Bernoulli Principle using quizlet.
Senior Library Books
The Art and Science of Pitching by
Presents an update on objective medical, exercise, and coaching pitching research, and also provides current information on skills and drills for coaches, players, and parents. Each chapter describes in detail learning points and teaching applications of help improve the health and performance of pitchers from Little League to the Major Leagues. Produced in cooperation with the National Pitching Association.
Call Number: 338. 209 94 AUSISBN: 9781585189601Publication Date: 2006-04-01
Sports Biomechanics by
Biomechanics is the study of forces and the effects of those forces on and within the human body. It is a core subject in sports science courses, but because of the use of maths and physics to explain biomechanical concepts, students can find it difficult to grasp. In the sport sciences, biomechanists work in a wide range of areas, including aerodynamics, improving swim stroke technique and optimising running technique to increase running speed or efficiency. Anthony Blazevich's book, now in its second edition, explains the key concepts of biomechanics, tying all theory to clear, practical examples that help students relate the biomechanics principles to real world coaching and performing situations. Each chapter is devoted to a single area of sports biomechanics with the scientific underpinnings of sports performance clearly explained using accessible language and concise diagrams. Practice questions are included to test student's understanding. This is an invaluable book for sports science students, coaches and high level athletes.
Call Number: 362. 29 GIFISBN: 9781408127490Publication Date: 2010-11-15
