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 -

1. Fundamental Starting Position
2. Anatomic Starting Position

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