Please respond to the questions or situations below. For each question please be sure to address all of the points emphasized in the question.
1. Describe the proper method to apply force to perform the following activities with sports objects:
-Push a basketball for a two-handed chest pass
-Pull the oars of a rowboat
-Pull the rope on a lawnmower
2. It has been said that it is better to lift a weight “with your legs” instead of “with your back.” Which method of lifting is more efficient? Explain your answer using anatomical and kinesiology principles related to lifting.
3. Look at diagrams 17.1 and 17.2 in the text. Answer the following question:
What are the similarities in the motions shown in the diagrams? Include specific anatomic examples in your discussion.
4. Look at Figure 17.6 in the text. What are the phases of the kicking motion? Number your responses 1 through 6, with 1 corresponding to the top left image and 6 corresponding to the bottom right image.
5. How does the length of a bat or racquet affect the striking motion? Explain using concepts of angular motion.
6. You have a baseball bat and a driver (golf club). Which one is the more efficient implement to strike the ball used in the sport? Explain your choice using the concepts of center of gravity, lever arm, and angular momentum.
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KINESIOLOGY: SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF HUMAN MOTION 12TH EDITION…AUTHOR IS NANCY HAMILTON. Discipline: Kinesiology
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