Biomechanics for Level 3 and BTEC

• Physical education
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Biomechanics for Level 3 

and BTEC

Which plane is used for rotational movements?

1. Sagittal plane
2. Transverse plane
3. Oblique plane
4. Frontal plane

Which movement is in the sagittal plane?

1. Spinning on the spot
2. Lateral arm lifts
3. Raising arms to the side
4. Bending forward at the waist

What does the transverse plane divide?

1. Body into front and back parts
2. Body into upper and lower parts
3. Body into left and right parts
4. Body into diagonal sections

Which movement occurs in the frontal plane?

1. Flexion and extension movements
2. Abduction and adduction movements
3. Diagonal movements
4. Rotational movements

What is the sagittal plane?

1. Divides body into diagonal sections
2. Divides body into front and back
3. Divides body into upper and lower
4. Divides body into left and right

What is the term for the body lying face up?

1. Prone
2. Supine
3. Recumbent
4. Lateral

Which term refers to a body part farther from the trunk?

1. Proximal
2. Distal
3. Superior
4. Medial

What is the term for the back of the body?

1. Dorsal
2. Posterior
3. Ventral
4. Anterior

Which term means toward the midline?

1. Distal
2. Medial
3. Lateral
4. Proximal

What term describes the front of the body?

1. Dorsal
2. Posterior
3. Anterior
4. Ventral

What does biomechanics study?

1. Genetic variations in species
2. Movement of biological systems
3. Chemical reactions in cells
4. The behavior of ecosystems

Which field uses biomechanics extensively?

1. Culinary arts
2. Astronomy
3. Sports science and medicine
4. Graphic design

What is a common tool in biomechanics?

1. Motion capture technology
2. Microscope
3. Spectrometer
4. Thermometer

Who is considered a biomechanist?

1. A geneticist
2. A psychologist
3. A researcher in human movement
4. A nutritionist

What does kinematics study in biomechanics?

1. Motion without considering forces
2. Genetic coding
3. Force and energy interactions
4. Cellular structures

Research task for Body Systems Report

Lack of biomechanical efficiency, reduction in transmission of stress, increased risk of injury, increased loading placed on synergists.

Performance Practical Task

In pairs:-

Choose an exercise and video each other doing the exercise and analyse what is happening.

Body Systems Report

Importantly you should present information that can be used by the gym-chain that focuses on the risks of taking part in exercise when there is a lack of biomechanical efficiency (such as abnormal degrees of curvature of the spine and medical conditions associated with dysfunctional stabilisation).