Movement Analysis
Tuesday 6/6/2023
Focus: Fluid Dynamics & Sports
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.1: Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse.
4.3.12: Outline the Bernoulli principle with respect to projectile motion in sporting activities.
4.3.9: State the relationship between angular momentum, moment of inertia and angular velocity.
4.3.10: Explain the concept of angular momentum in relation to sporting activities.
Bell Question:
We will discuss Bernoulli's Principle and Soccer
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
After discussing the Bell Question, we will discuss boundary layers and golf balls.
Students will then go to Google Classroom and open the Angular Kinetics Vocabulary document. We will discuss angular kinetics and the following concepts:
torque
moment of inertia
angular velocity
momentum
linear
angular
Conservation of angular momentum
Remaining time will be spent working on today's assignment
Assignments
Read and take notes on Topic 4
Complete any missing assignment that you might have.
Prepare for your final assessment, Topic 4 IB Style - Paper 1 and Paper 2 Tests
Supportive Media
Video 2: Boundary Layers
Video 3: Torque - Football
Video 4: Torque and Moment of Inertia - Golf
Video 5: Angular Momentum
Video 6: Conservation of Angular Momentum
Friday 6/2/2023
Focus: Fluid Dynamics & Sports
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.7: Define Newton’s three laws of motion.
4.3.8: Explain how Newton’s three laws of motion apply to sporting activities.
4.3.11: Explain the factors that affect projectile motion at take-off or release.
4.3.12: Outline the Bernoulli principle with respect to projectile motion in sporting activities.
Bell Question:
What is a fluid?
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
We are going to discuss the following topics as we watch several videos on the physics of fluids and pressure
Surface Drag
Form Drag
Wave Drag
Bernoulli's principle and Lift Force
Magnus Force
Remaining time will be spent working on today's assignment
Assignments
Do a little research and address ONE of the following:
Explain how to throw a curveball (spin not grip) and why it curves.
Explain how to hit a tennis ball with topspin and why the ball drops
Explain how to hit a golf ball with backspin and why the ball gains lift.
Explain why a dimpled golfball flies farther than a smooth one.
Include at least ONE diagram.
Read and take notes on Topic 4
Complete any missing assignment that you might have..
Supportive Media
Image 1: Wave Drag
Wednesday 5/31/2023
Focus: Levers / Newton's Laws of Motion / Projectile Motion
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.5: Distinguish between first, second and third class levers.
4.3.6: Label anatomical representations of levers.
4.3.7: Define Newton’s three laws of motion.
4.3.8: Explain how Newton’s three laws of motion apply to sporting activities.
4.3.11: Explain the factors that affect projectile motion at take-off or release.
Bell Question:
Read through this PDF on Levers
Answer the questions at the bottom of this agenda, Image 1 through 4.
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
We will discuss the Bell Questions and the Levers in Sports Assignment
Login to Gizmos and open up the Golf Range Gizmo
Open your book to page 98 and review the three factors that impact projectile motion (the movement of an object projected into flight by an external force).
Play around with the Gizmo and identify how the manipulation of each factor impacts the flight of the golf ball
We will then review Newton's Laws of Motion and students will be given the remaining time to begin working on the Newton's Laws of Motion and Projectile Motion in Sports Assignment, given in Google Classroom.
Assignments
Complete the Newton's Laws of Motion and Projectile Motion in Sports Assignment, given in Google Classroom.
Continue to read and take notes on Topic (Chapter) 4.
Final Test
Our last test will NOT be a final exam but rather a Topic 4 IB Style Test
Test will count for the 4th Quarter
Each of our last remaining classes will be spent covering a specific Learner Outcome for Topic 4
Supportive Media
Image 1: IB Paper 1 Lever Question
Image 2: IB Paper 1 Lever Question
Image 3: IB Paper 1 Lever Question
Image 4: IB Paper 1 Lever Question
Image 5: Classes of Levers
Image 6: Newton's Laws of Motion
Friday 5/26/2023
Focus: Levers in Sports
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.1: Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse.
4.3.2: Analyze velocity–time, distance–time and force–time graphs of sporting actions.
4.3.5: Distinguish between first, second and third class levers.
4.3.6: Label anatomical representations of levers.
4.3.7: Define Newton’s three laws of motion.
4.3.8: Explain how Newton’s three laws of motion apply to sporting activities.
Bell Question:
Take out your answers to the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 1 and the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 2
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
We will go over the answers to the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 1 and the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 2
Students will then Login to Gizmos and open the Levers Gizmo
We will review different class levers.
We will then discuss mnemonic devices, or any other way, to remember and differentiate first, second and third class levers.
I will then re-assign the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 1 and the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 2
Students will then Login to Gizmos and open the Levers Gizmo
Afterwards we will discuss the Levers in Sports Assignment: Each student will create a Google Slides presentation that provides ONE example of each class of lever. Each example should be demonstrated with an image. On each image you need to add:
The type of lever
A bar representing the lever
a triangle and label for the fulcrum
a label and an arrow correctly indicating the the resistance force (load) and direction
a label and an arrow correctly indicating the the effort force and direction
bones and muscles involved need to be labelled correctly
You will have THREE total examples. Each example needs to be from a different sport.
Students will then return to Gizmos and open up the Golf Range Gizmo and take about 5 minutes to play around with the Gizmo and manipulate the variables
After playing around with the Gizmo, we will discuss Newton's 3 Laws of Motion and apply it to the Golf Gizmo
We will then watch a few videos about Newton's Laws of Motion and Golf
Assignments
Complete the Levers in Sports Assignment, given in Google Classroom.
Continue Reading and taking notes on Topic (chapter) 4.
I decided to follow the order of the Learner Outcomes and not the book, so move on past p. 94.
Supportive Media
Image 1: Classes of Levers
Image 2: Newton's Laws of Motion
Wednesday 5/24/2021
Focus: Levers in Sports
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.1: Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse.
4.3.2: Analyze velocity–time, distance–time and force–time graphs of sporting actions.
4.3.5: Distinguish between first, second and third class levers.
Bell Question:
Take out your answers to for problems 4 - 6 of the Athlete Acceleration Problems
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
We will go over the answers to for problems 4 - 6 of the Athlete Acceleration Problems
We will then review the Paper 1 question below, it is an acceleration graph question.
I will then re-assign the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 1 and the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 2
Students will then play around with the Levers Gizmo as we discuss different class levers.
The remaining time in the block will be spent with students working on the Levers in Sports Assignment: Each student will create a Google Slides presentation that provides ONE examples of each class of lever. Each example should be demonstrated with an image. On each image you need to add:
A bar representing the lever
a triangle and label for the fulcrum
a label and an arrow indicating the the resistance force and direction
a label and an arrow indicating the the effort force and direction
bones and muscles involved need to be labelled
You will have THREE total examples. Each example needs to be from a different sport.
Assignments
Complete the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 1 and the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 2
Continue Reading and taking notes on Topic (chapter) 4.
I decided to follow the order of the Learner Outcomes and not the book, so move on past p. 94.
Supportive Media
Image 1: Classes of Levers
Monday 5/22/2023
Focus: Linear Kinematics Review / Center of Mass
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.1: Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse.
4.3.2: Analyze velocity–time, distance–time and force–time graphs of sporting actions.
4.3.3: Define the term center of mass.
4.3.4: Explain that a change in a body position during sporting activities can change the position of the center of mass.
Bell Question:
Take out your answers for problems 1 - 3 of the Athlete Acceleration Problems
Examine Graph #1 (below) and determine the following:
Distance traveled:
Displacement:
Average Speed:
Average Velocity:
The number of times the athlete accelerated.
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
We will start class by going over the answers to problems 1 - 3 of the Athlete Acceleration Problems and the Bell Question.
We will then go over Velocity vs Time Worksheet 1, given on Thursday.
Once students are comfortable with this worksheet, they will do Velocity vs Time Worksheet 2 .
While waiting for everybody to finish, you can begin your homework, problems 4 - 6 of the Athlete Acceleration Problems worksheet.
We will then discuss center of mass and the video below
Assignments
Complete problems 4 - 6 of the Athlete Acceleration Problems worksheet
Continue Reading and taking notes on Topic (chapter) 4.
I decided to follow the order of the Learner Outcomes and not the book, so move on past p. 94.
Supportive Media
Video 1: Center of Mass
Video 2: Center of Mass & Football
Video 4: The Physics of the Fosbury Flop
Thursday 5/18/2023
Focus: COLLEGE /Kinematics - Speed Review / Velocity / Acceleration
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.1: Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse.
4.3.2: Analyze velocity–time, distance–time and force–time graphs of sporting actions.
Bell Question:
No Bell Question
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
Go to Google Classroom and open the Sports & Fitness Related Careers assignment.
Complete the worksheet I created. It will have you examine a career related to sports or fitness as well as the educational requirements for the career.
Once students are finished with the careers assignment, students will complete the:
Assignments
If not finished during class, complete the Sports & Fitness Related Careers assignment (given in Google Classroom) and the Velocity vs Time Worksheet 1 & Velocity vs Time Worksheet 2
Read and take notes on Topic (chapter) 4, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, page 88 to Newton's Laws on page 92
Supportive Media
Tuesday 5/16/2023
Focus: Kinematics - Speed Review / Velocity / Acceleration
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.1: Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse.
4.3.2: Analyze velocity–time, distance–time and force–time graphs of sporting actions.
Bell Question:
Open the Cat & Mouse Gizmo
Give the mouse an 8.5 meter head start.
Set the speed of the mouse at 5 m/sec
What is the minimum speed the cat must run in order to catch the mouse?
View this YouTube video. Compare the Gizmo to the events in the video.
Open the Distance-Time Graphs Gizmo
Click Show Graph and Show Animation for 1 runner
Create a graph in which the runner runs back and forth TWICE.
Be prepared to answer the following questions:
What was the total distance travelled by the runner?
What was the speed of the runner?
What is the difference between speed and velocity?
How many times did the runner change directions?
Realistically, what would happen to the runners speed every time the runner changed direction?
What is acceleration?
Questions 1 through 6 focus on scalars and vectors. What are scalars and vectors?
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
After discussing the Bell Question, students will make their own Google Sheets time/distance graph from this scenario:
A runner travels 10 meters in the first two seconds of running, covers 30 meters in the next 4 seconds, slows down and only goes 5 meters in the next 2 seconds but finishes strong by traveling 15 meters in the last two seconds.
What was the total distance traveled.
How long did it take to run that distance.
Students will then take the Synovial Joints Quiz Re-take.
After the the quiz , students will:
Check their answers to the homework
Begin the Distance, Time and Velocity Graphs Gizmo and worksheet, given in Google Classroom.
Assignments
Complete the Distance, Time and Velocity Gizmo and worksheet, given in Google Classroom.
Read and take notes on Topic (chapter) 4, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, page 88 to Newton's Laws on page 92
Supportive Media
Distance Time Velocity Graphs worksheet is given in Google Classroom
Friday 5/12/2023
Focus: Fundamentals of Biomechanics - Speed
Learning Outcomes:
4.3.1: Define the terms force, speed, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum and impulse.
4.3.2: Analyze velocity–time, distance–time and force–time graphs of sporting actions.
Bell Question:
Two athletes (athlete A & B) of equal physical structure and abilities, such as speed and strength, compete against each other in a long jump competition. Athlete A beats athlete B by a significant distance.
If both athletes are very similar in structure and abilities, how can athlete A have such a convincing win?
Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:
After discussing the Bell Question, we will talk about the Synovial Joints Quiz Re-take and the 2023 Paper 2 questions we have not yet gone over.
Students will then be given time to complete the Distance Time Graphs Gizmo and worksheet, given in Google Classroom.
Assignments
Complete the Distance Time Graphs Gizmo and worksheet, given in Google Classroom.
Reading and take notes on Topic (chapter) 4, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, page 88 to Newton's Laws on page 92
Supportive Media
Distance Time Graphs worksheet is given in Google Classroom
Wednesday 5/10/2023
Focus: Synovial Joint Movements (continued) / Topic 4.2 Quiz
Bell Question:
No Bell Question, we will immediately begin to finish Wednesday's discussion on Muscle Contraction Types & Roles of Muscle sin Joint Movements
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
We will finish Wednesday's discussion on Muscle Contraction Types & Roles of Muscle sin Joint Movements
Students will then complete the 4.2 Vocabulary Quiz
Anytime left will be spent discussing 2023 Paper 2 questions
Assignments
Read and take notes on Chapter 4.
We get into the physics of sports on Friday.
Supportive Media
Monday 5/8/2023
Focus: Synovial Joint Movements
Bell Question:
Take out your homework (answers to the selected questions of the 2023 IB Test)
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
We will go over the answers to the selected Paper 1 questions to start off class.
We will go over the Paper 2 questions on Wednesday
We will then go over the following Learner Outcomes with the following activities
4.2.1: Outline the types of movement of synovial joints.
There is a digital activity, given in Google Classroom, we will work with as well as a card matching activity we will do.
4.2.2: Outline the types of muscle contraction.
We will play and discuss the videos below.
4.2.3: Explain the concept of reciprocal inhibition.
We will discuss Image 2, below:
4.2.4: Analyse movements in relation to joint action and muscle contraction.
We will discuss Image 1, below.
Assignments
Prepare for the the Topic 4.2 Vocabulary Quiz. You will need to know the following terms:
non-axial, uniaxial, biaxial, triaxial, frontal plane, transverse plane, sagital (or median) plane, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial rotation, lateral rotation, dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, pronation, supination, eversion, inversion, horizontal abduction, horizontal adduction, circumduction, concentric contraction, isometric contraction, eccentric contraction, isotonic contraction, isokinetic contraction, muscle relaxation, agonist, antagonist, stabilizer (fixator), synergist (neutralizer), reciprocal inhibition
Read and take notes on Chapter 4.
Supportive Media
Image 1: Agonist, Antagonist, Synergist & Fixator (Stabilizer)
Agonist: the mover
Fixator (stabilizer): stabilizes (holds in place) the bone of origin
Antagonist: muscle working in the opposite direction of the agonist, skeletal muscles work in pairs
Synergist (neutralizer): muscles that prevent additional movements that the agonist is involved with
Image 2: Reciprocal Inhibition
Thursday 5/4/2023
Focus: Anatomical Terms Review / Synovial Joint Movements / Planes of Movement
Bell Question:
No Bell Question.
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
We will FIRST correct each other's Directional Terms Funny-Fill-In worksheet.
Then students will use the answer key, shown in class, to correct their Directional Terms Review Worksheet.
Students will then do the same with the Comparing Types of Movement handout
We will then discuss body cavities and body planes; students will complete the Body Planes & Cavities handout, given in class.
We will spend the remainder of the block completing the Body Planes & Cavities "Surgery' activity.
Handouts were given in Google Classroom but this is an in-class lab, requiring Play Doh, plastic knives and a digital camera.
All photos are to be inserted into the Google Doc.
Assignments
This year's IB test was given to students.
Complete numbers 1 - 18 of Paper 1
Complete 2c, 2d, 3a, 4a and 5c of Paper 2
Read and take notes on Chapter 4.
Supportive Media
Tuesday 5/2/2023
Focus: Anatomical Terms Review / Synovial Joint Movements
Bell Question:
No Bell Question.
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
Students will FIRST work in pairs and complete the Directional Terms Funny-Fill-In worksheet.
Each student selects whether they want to do a male or female worksheet.
Each student will fill in the blanks on their partners's paper.
You ONLY READ THE BOLD parts of the handout.
The SECOND thing students will complete is the Directional Terms Review Worksheet (front and back)
The THIRD thing students will do is to work your way through the Joint Movements Slideshow, given in Google Classroom, this includes in watching the embedded video (which is also included separately in Google Classroom.)
The Fourth and final thing still will do is complete the Comparing Types of Movement handout
Assignments
Complete any task that was not done in class.
Read and take notes on Chapter 4.
Supportive Media
Video 1: Movement Terms
Friday 4/28/2023
Focus: Muscle Contraction Quiz / Motor Unit
Bell Question:
No Bell Question, get into test-taking seats.
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
Students will take the Muscle Contraction Quiz.
Once finished with the tests do the following:
Examine Image 1
Review the three graphs and explanation of those graphs on the Comparison of Force and Fatiguability webpage.
Your book uses different terminology for these motor units. Based on the webpage data, which describes Type I, Type IIa and Type IIb? (pp. 75 - 76 in book)
Determine the predominate motor units used to perform the tasks in images 1, 2 and 3
Watch the video of a woman pole vaulter (posted below) and break down her actions and which motor units are predominant in the different stages of her pole vault.
We will use the remaining time in class to discuss Joint and Movement Types.
Assignments
Read and take notes on the following pages
75 - 85 (to but not including Joint and Movement Type)
Image 1: A Motor Unit
A motor unit consists of a single motor neuron, the axon terminals of that neuron and muscle fibers that are innervated by that neuron.
Image 2: Walking for Exercise
Image 3: Cycling for Exercise
Image 4: Mountain Biking Uphill
Image 5: and Whatever This Guy is About to Do
Video 1: Women's Pole Vault
Wednesday 4/26/2023
Focus: Muscle Structure Quiz / Muscle Contraction Review
Bell Question:
What is the difference between:
muscle fiber and myofibril
epimysium, perimysium and endomysium
M line and Z line
actin and myosin
What is the sarcolemma?
What is found between fascicles and important in delivering oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
Students will work through a Muscle Contraction Ordering Activity and we will discuss the stop animation videos.
Assignments
Prepare for the a quiz on muscle contractions. Information regarding today's activity, and your quiz study guide, is given in Google Classroom.
Read and take notes on the following pages
75 - 85 (to but not including Joint and Movement Type)
Monday 4/24/2023
Focus: Muscle Contraction Day 2
Bell Question:
I will pass out Topic 3 Assessments and we will go over the answers.
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
Students will be given the remainder of the block to use stop action video techniques to produce a video which demonstrates how a muscle contracts.
Assignments
Prepare for a skeletal muscle, structure identification quiz; it WILL be given on Wednesday 4/26, which is our NEXT CLASS.
Read and take notes on the following pages
75 - 85 (to but not including Joint and Movement Type)
Wednesday 4/12/2023
Focus: Muscle Contraction Day 1
Bell Question:
Take out your Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction cutout activity and check your work with the answer key.
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
We will go over the Topic 3 Paper 1 answers.
We will review the process by which muscles contract.
We will then discuss how to use stop action video techniques, the materials supplied by me and your phone to make a video on how a muscle contracts.
Students will then be given the remainder of the block to work together and begin producing a video.
Assignments
Prepare for a skeletal muscle, structure identification quiz; it WILL be given on Wednesday 4/26.
Read and take notes on the following pages
75 - 81 (to but not including Joint and Movement Type)
Monday 4/10/2023
Focus: IAs & Muscle Structure
Bell Question:
I will explain, it is a good one.
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
We start by reviewing the structure of muscle fibers and sarcomeres
We will use this BioNinja page on Muscle Fibers
We will also use this BioNinja page on Sarcomeres
We will then use the diagrams below to discuss neurons (nerves)
We will then discuss the Sliding Filament Theory of muscle contraction using this BioNinja page on Muscle contraction and rewatching the video on muscle contraction shown last class (and included below).
Students will demonstrate understanding of the process by completing the Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction cutout activity
We will finish class by discussing the claymation activity we will do on Thursday.
Assignments
Be prepared for a skeletal muscle, structure identification quiz; it may or may not be given over the next week of classes.
Bring to class any materials you will need for the muscle contraction claymation activity on Thursday.
Read and take notes on the following pages
75 - 81 (to but not including Joint and Movement Type)
Image 1: Neuron
Image 2: Synapse between neurons
Image 3: Motor Neuron
Image 4: Motor Neuron Synapse
Video 1: Skeletal Muscle Contraction
Thursday 4/6/2023
Focus: IAs & Muscle Structure
Bell Question:
With your partners, identify the components that each research question has in common
While students discuss these components I will check in with students about options for next year.
Today's In-Class Class Tasks:
We will have a brief discussion about IAs and research questions
We will discuss the types of muscles and structure of skeletal muscles.
As we do this students will color the Muscles and Skeletal Muscles Coloring Pages
We will then begin to work through the Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction cutout activity
The Muscle Contraction Steps will help with this task
Students will then begin the assignment
Assignments
Complete (if not done in class) the Muscles and Skeletal Muscles Coloring Pages
Read and take notes on the following pages
75 - 81 (to but not including Joint and Movement Type)
Image 1: Structure of skeletal muscle (from book)
Image 2: Skeletal Muscle Structure
Image 3: Structure of Myofibril (muscle Cell)
Video 1: Skeletal Muscle Contraction