Kinematic Analysis in Sports Science: Master Movement Analysis

Question 1

The primary objective of kinematic analysis is to:

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Identify and quantify patterns of body movement

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Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions

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Enhance athletic performance through movement optimization

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Design and develop new exercise equipment for fitness programs

Question 2

In the International System of Units (SI), velocity is measured in:

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Meters per second

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Kilometers per hour

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Miles per hour

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Feet per second

Question 3

When calculating displacement, which variable is primarily measured?

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Distance

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Time

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Velocity

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Acceleration

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a method used to capture movement data?

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Subjective observation

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Motion capture systems

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Accelerometers

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Gyroscopes

Question 5

Calculate the velocity of an object that travels 100 meters in 10 seconds.

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10 m/s

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100 m/s

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1,000 m/s

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The question cannot be answered without additional information.

Question 6

Which type of graph is used to represent the relationship between velocity and time?

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Line graph

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Bar graph

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Scatter plot

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Pie chart

Question 7

The SI unit for acceleration due to gravity on Earth is:

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Meters per second squared

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Meters per second

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Newtons

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Kilograms

Question 8

The law of conservation of energy states that:

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The total energy of a closed system remains constant

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The kinetic energy of a system remains constant

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The potential energy of a system remains constant

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The momentum of a system remains constant

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a displacement-time graph that represents an object moving with constant acceleration?

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A straight line with a positive slope

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A straight line with a negative slope

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A parabola

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A circle

Question 10

Which method is NOT used to measure body movement during physical activity?

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Electromyography

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Motion capture

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Inertial measurement units

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Accelerometers

Question 11

Which method is used to directly measure joint angles?

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Goniometer

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Accelerometer

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Electromyography

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Force plate

Question 12

Describe the fundamental distinction between linear displacement and angular displacement.

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Linear displacement measures distance traveled in a straight line, while angular displacement measures distance traveled in a circular path.

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Linear displacement represents time taken to move, while angular displacement represents rate of movement.

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Linear displacement is measured in meters, while angular displacement is measured in radians.

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There is no difference between linear and angular displacement.

Question 13

Provide the formula for calculating velocity.

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Velocity = Displacement / Time

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Velocity = Acceleration / Time

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Velocity = Force / Mass

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Velocity = Power / Work

Question 14

Which type of kinematic analysis is employed to identify recurring movement patterns?

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Gait analysis

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Electromyography

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Biomechanics

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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Question 15

State the primary objective of kinematic analysis in the field of sports science.

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Enhance sports performance

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Diagnose injuries

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Monitor progress over time

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Create training programs

Question 16

Provide an example of a variable commonly measured in kinematic analysis.

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Joint angle

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Muscle activation

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Heart rate

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Blood pressure

Question 17

Explain the fundamental difference between kinematics and kinetics.

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Kinematics focuses on the movement of objects, while kinetics focuses on the forces that cause movement.

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Kinematics and kinetics are synonymous.

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Kinematics focuses on the speed of objects, while kinetics focuses on the energy of objects.

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Kinematics focuses on the mass of objects, while kinetics focuses on the acceleration of objects.

Question 18

A projectile is launched vertically upwards. What is its acceleration at its highest point?

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g downwards (acceleration due to gravity)

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Cannot be determined

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g upwards

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0 m/s²

Question 19

The area under a velocity-time graph represents:

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Displacement

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Velocity

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Acceleration

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Force

Question 20

Which of the following is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction?

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Velocity

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Mass

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Time

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Energy

Question 21

A car travels at a constant speed of 20 m/s for 5 seconds. What is the distance travelled?

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100 m

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50 m

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150 m

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250 m

Question 22

What is the SI unit for acceleration?

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m/s²

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N (Newton)

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kg (kilogram)

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m/s

Question 23

Kinematic variables can be used to describe:

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All aspects of body movement, including position, velocity, and acceleration.

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Only linear motion

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Only static motion

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Only rotational motion