KEY KNOWLEDGEKEY SKILLS The different parts that make up levers including the axis, force and resistance arms and how they relate to movements How

KEY KNOWLEDGE KEY SKILLS

The different parts that make up levers including the axis, force and resistance arms and how they relate to movements

How do centre of gravity, base of support, line of gravity and mass affect the balance and stability of objects and sportspeople?

Explain the application of key biomechanical principles to a range of sporting movements by using correct terms

Investigate and interpret graphs of biomechanical principles pertaining to movements in sports and activities

Participate in, analyse and report on a range of practical activities that consider biomechanical principles

Use biomechanical principles to critique the effectiveness of different movements

Analyse different sporting actions to identify similarities and differences as well as the correct application of biomechanical principles to improve performance.

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The lever arm is the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the force’s line of action

Torque is the rotary effect caused by the application of an eccentric force.


• Sometimes more than one force acts on a body• When forces acting on a body are equal but applied in opposite directions

they create a force couple• Force couples produce torque and the object will rotate about its axis of

rotation.

Force couples


An object that is motionless = static equilibriumAn object moving with constant velocity = dynamic equilibrium

Stability is the resistance to change of equilibrium, affected by :• Body mass• Friction between the body and contact surface• Base of support• Location of centre of gravity

Equilibrium exists when there are no unbalanced forces or torques acting on an object.


Levers have three main parts:• An axis (fulcrum or pivot point)• A resistance (weight or load to be moved)• A force (effort)

Muscles pulling on bones act as

levers.


Lever classification


First-class levers – resistance and force are on either side of the axis


Second-class levers – resistance occurs between the force and the axis


Third-class levers – force between the resistance and the axis


Levers are used to provide a mechanical advantage.

Mechanical advantage = force arm ÷ resistance arm

Most levers in the human body are third-class levers and have a mechanical advantage less than 1, which suits them to increased ranges of motion and speed.


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KEY KNOWLEDGEKEY SKILLS The different parts that make up levers including the axis, force and resistance arms and how they relate to movements How