KIN104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Vitruvian Man, Overtraining, Deficit Spending
28 Jan 2015
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Some say no, only great athletes are touched by the hand of god. Wingspan= height: these proportions would not work for gymnasts, disk throwers, swimmers, etc. Some athletes must have a specific body type in order to have an advantage in their sport. This ideal body type may not be so ideal . Task specific: form & function: arm span to height. Influences height of an individual"s centre of mass. Those with longer legs have an advantage at hinge-styled jumps. Those with shorter legs favour directional changes (running backwards) Powerlifters are at an advantage with shorter thighs but at a disadvantage and swimming at throwing a football: form & function: hip width. Narrow hips in sprinting: allows for agility, moving with ease. Wider hips in football: provides support, sturdiness. What makes a great athlete: it depends! You need pattern recognition for sports such as soccer, hockey and tennis: mental and cognitive skills.
