1. Quick Questions What is meant by the term mechanical advantage? (1)
What is meant by the term mechanical disadvantage (1)
Draw the 3 types of lever, giving an example of how each one is used in sports. (3)

2. Biomechanical Principles - Technology
Biomechanics
Biomechanical Principles - Technology
- Limb kinematics
- Force plates
- Wind tunnels

3. Learning Objectives Learning Objective:
Understand how technology can be used to optimise performance in sport.
- limb kinematics, force plates, wind tunnels
Learning Outcomes:
All: Describe the use of technology in sports
Most: Apply your knowledge to a variety of sporting examples
Some: Explain how athletes can use their knowledge to maximise performance

4. Research one of the uses of technology in sport and present you findings to the class.
What are they?
How do they work?
How are they used in sports?
How can they help to maximise performance?

5. Useful websites Limb kinematics Force plates Wind tunnels
Force plates
Wind tunnels
(Lewis Hamilton – wind tunnel)
(45mins – wind tunnels in F1)
(from 1min 18)