Kinesiology & Biomechanics

1. 1   Meaning of Kinesiology and Biomechanics
2. 2   Brief History of Kinesiology
3. 3   Importance of Kinesiology in Physical Education
4. 4   Limitation of Kinesiology in sports coaching

         a. Mechanical             b. Physiological           c. Psychological

1. 1 Basic concepts and definition of the terms related to Kinesiology

 Starting Position of body -

i  Fundamental Starting Position

ii  Anatomic Starting Position

1. 2 Centre of Gravity, Line of Gravity
2. 3 Centre of Gravity and Line of Gravity according to Kinesiology

1. 1 Bodily Planes- Sagittal, Frontal, Horizontal planes and Axis
2. 2 Principles of Planes and Axis in Movement
3. 3 Terminology of various types of movements – Flexion, Extension,

Abduction, Adduction, Rotation, Circumduction, Elevation, Depression,

Pronation, Supination, Dorsiflexian, Planter, Flexion, Inversion, Eversion

1. 4 Bony – Joints and their types

1. 1  Motion - Definition and Types
2. 2  Newton’s Law of Motion
3. 3  Lever, Kinds and Principles of  Leverage, Law of Leverage
4. 4   Application of  Lever in Sports

1. 1   Meaning and Concept of Equilibrium
2. 2   Principles of Equilibrium
3. 3   Definition of Force and its types
4. 4  Factors influencing Force – Friction Force, Air Resistance,

                force of Gravity, Water Resistance