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4.2 Joint and movement type

Experiments

Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.

Analysis of Muscle Function

Experiment #15 from Human Physiology Experiments: Volume 2

  • Obtain graphical representation of the electrical activity of a muscle.
  • Associate muscle activity with movement of joints.
  • Correlate muscle activity with injury.

Analysis of Running

Experiment #3 from Vernier Video Analysis: Motion and Sports

In this experiment, you will

  • Use video analysis techniques to obtain position, velocity, and time data for a person jogging, running, and sprinting.
  • Analyze the position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs for the person as they move.
  • Use video analysis techniques to obtain position of the foot for a person jogging, running, and sprinting.
  • Determine step rate, cadence, and stride length for a person jogging, running, and sprinting.
  • [Extensions] Create and analyze your own video of a person walking, jogging, running, and sprinting.

Educational Standard
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Subject
Sports, Exercise, and Health Science
Section
Core
Topic
4. Movement Analysis

* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.

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