A Biomechanical Analysis of Jogging vs. Sprinting in Advanced and Beginner Subjects
A Biomechanical of Analysis of Jogging vs. Sprinting in Advanced and Beginner Subjects File Names used for Analysis CRJogSprintAJ CRJogSprintAS CRJogSprintBJ CRJogSprintBS Smoothing Factor of 5 By: Michael Alexander Racquel Dela Cruz Julla Edralin Christine Joy Rimando Rebecca Simon KIN 485 - Biomechanics Professor Schleihauf
I. Introduction In the sports domain, biomechanics play a very important role. Athletes are constantly looking for ways to improve performance and to have an advantage over an opponent. At the elite level, technique and proper execution is often the deciding factor in a win or loss. However, in some particular cases, having the “proper form” is irrelevant and numerous solutions can bring about successful execution of the desired movements (Schleihauf, 2004). For instance, there could be multiple techniques a quarterback could use to throw a football. Some quarterbacks throw side armed, some overhand. Although a quarterback coach may insist that there are certain mechanics a quarterback should have when throwing the football, there are some that make it without the ideal form. A prime example is Bret Farve; who consistently does things that are not considered to be proper quarterback mechanics. On the other hand, there are some activities where proper mechanics for a movement are essential. In these cases, the range for effective movement solutions is very small. An example of this would be a track start in the 100 meter sprint. Sprinters have a particular set of movements that they go through before the start of a race. A good or bad start out the blocks can determine the outcome of a race. Additionally, one might argue that competitive running does require a certain amount of technique and running is not purely determined by physiological attributes. To examine this further, a biomechanical analysis was conducted using an experienced runner and a novice runner. The purpose of this experiment was to see
I. Introduction In the sports domain, biomechanics play a very important role. Athletes are constantly looking for ways to improve performance and to have an advantage over an opponent. At the elite level, technique and proper execution is often the deciding factor in a win or loss. However, in some particular cases, having the “proper form” is irrelevant and numerous solutions can bring about successful execution of the desired movements (Schleihauf, 2004). For instance, there could be multiple techniques a quarterback could use to throw a football. Some quarterbacks throw side armed, some overhand. Although a quarterback coach may insist that there are certain mechanics a quarterback should have when throwing the football, there are some that make it without the ideal form. A prime example is Bret Farve; who consistently does things that are not considered to be proper quarterback mechanics. On the other hand, there are some activities where proper mechanics for a movement are essential. In these cases, the range for effective movement solutions is very small. An example of this would be a track start in the 100 meter sprint. Sprinters have a particular set of movements that they go through before the start of a race. A good or bad start out the blocks can determine the outcome of a race. Additionally, one might argue that competitive running does require a certain amount of technique and running is not purely determined by physiological attributes. To examine this further, a biomechanical analysis was conducted using an experienced runner and a novice runner. The purpose of this experiment was to see
References: [1] Saunders, P., Pyne, D., Telford, R., Hawley, J. (2004). Factors Affecting Running Economy in Trained Distance Runners. Sports Medicine: 34 (7). 465-485. [2] Schleihauf, R. Biomechanics of Human Movement. AuthorHouse Publishing. 2004.