4.4 - Biomechanical Principles for Body Control
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Practice Questions
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What is a first-class lever? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think about common objects that pivot.
Define center of mass.
💡 Hint: Consider balance in an object.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of lever is an elbow flexion?
💡 Hint: Remember which lever maximizes speed.
True or False: The center of mass is always at the geometric center of an object.
💡 Hint: Think about different shaped objects.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a training drill that emphasizes the use of first-class levers in athletes. Explain its importance.
💡 Hint: Think about the training environment and exercises that encourage balance.
Evaluate the effects of varying the center of mass on a basketball player during a jump shot.
💡 Hint: Consider how balance shifts when COM changes.
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