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Date: XX January/February 2022
Module: S2689C Kinesiology in Sport
Assignment: Coursework Final
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Introduction of the Sport Skill/Event
The skill that I would be talking about will be the punch boxing. Punch is a sports skill in
boxing. Tuck thumb over middle finger to make a proper fist and avoid injuries. To make a
perfect fist, close hand tightly with thumb on top of other 4 fingers. Rest thumb on top of
middle knuckle. Squeeze firmly to maintain a strong grip and avoid damaging hand with
punch. Keep wrist as straight as possible and never bend it while striking a target. If punch
with 4 fingers wrapped over thumb, extremely likely to break a bone in hand. Line wrist up
to keep it straight with your forearm. If wrist is really flimsy, may sprain wrist with a punch.
Ideally, will hit target with the knuckle on middle finger while your fingers are flush. Keep
thumb over the middle finger to brace it. Warning, use hand wraps to brace wrist and
fingers. Tightly-wrapped hand wraps will dramatically reduce the odds of an injury from a
punch.
Tuck dominant hand against chin and raise free hand. Bend elbows and lift dominant hand
up to cheek. Hold it 1–3 inches (2.5–7.6 cm) from the surface of skin with knuckles
pointing up and elbow against ribs. Lift nondominant hand in front of so that it’s on the
same level as your dominant fist, at least 4–10 inches (10–25 cm) in front of face. Keep
nondominant hand up if aren’t throwing a punch. In a fight, it is first line of defence when it
comes to blocking an incoming punch. Some professional fighters will literally press their
dominant hand against their cheek. They do this to make sure they keep it close over the
course of a fight. Keeping dominant fist against cheek makes it easy to raise it up while
tucking your head down to protect self.
Anatomical and Physiological Aspects of Sport Skill
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Preparation
Joints used Movement Muscle Used
Elbow and Wrist Joints Flexion of Elbow The finger extensor
Saddle Joint muscles, extensor carpi
radialis longus and extensor
Condyloid Joint
carpi radialis brevis
straighten the hand and
stabilize the wrist,
protecting the joint at the
moment of impact.
Elbow and Wrist Joints Flexion of Elbow The finger flexor muscles
Saddle Joint close the fist and together
with the wrist flexors,
Condyloid Joint
stabilize the joint at the
moment of impact.
Elbow and Wrist Joints Flexion of Elbow The triceps quickly extends
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the arm
Elbow and Wrist Joints Elbow The deltoid lift and
recenters the arm to alter
the strike
Acetabulofemoral joint NIL The obliques are
responsible for torso
rotation, adding power to
the strike.
Acetabulofemoral joint NIL The buttocks extend the
hip, adding power to the
strike.
Execution
Joints used Movement Muscle Used and
explanation
Glenohumeral joint Flexion of shoulder The upper part of the
Shoulder Joint trapezius protects the
cervical spine with a cloak
of muscle
Flexion of shoulder The deltoid allows the arm
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Glenohumeral joint to move in multiple
Shoulder Joint directions. It plays a
fundamental role in
maintaining posture and the
anterior part also
participates in uppercut
punches.
Elbow and Wrist Joints extention of elbow The extensor digitorum,
extensor carpi radialis
longus and extensor carpi
radialis brevis pull the hand
in and make the wrist rigid,
protecting the joint at the
moment of impact
Elbow and Wrist Joints Flexion of elbow The pectoralis major is the
squeezing muscle, it allows
to hold opponent against. It
is involves in almost all
strikes using your fist and
especially in hook punches.
Elbow and Wrist Joints Extension of elbow The triceps and the
anconeus rapidly extend
the arm adding power to a
lunch
Elbow and Wrist Joints Flexion of elbow The obliques rotate the
torso, giving strikes greater
power. Whether those
strikes are done with feet or
fists. They also support the
abdomen by protecting the
vital internal organs from
blows.
Tibio-femoral joint NIL The quadriceps help move
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quickly. The also extend the
Acetabulofemoral joint les powerfully during kick,
making the impact more
destructive.
Tibio-femoral joint Hip Extesion The extensor muscles of
Acetabulofemoral joint the feet and toes help
choke opponent during a
Forward momentum
leg triangle. The protect the
counteres by extansion
tibia during strikes.
moment at the knee
Forword momentum of
body onto front leg
Hinge joint (ankle joint Ankle plantar flexion The adductors are involved
between tibia / fibula and in chokes done with the leg
talus during ground fighting and
they recenter the thigh
during side kick
Acetabulofemoral joint NIL the rectus abdominis
protect vital internal organs
against punches and trikes
Acetabulofemoral joint NIL The serratus anterior
pushes the shoulder
forward and increases the
range of motion of strikes
Anatomical aspects: key phases of movement, joints, muscles, movements involved
(you may use a table to summarize the key points, and then elaborate in the main
body of the report)
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Physiological aspects: types of contractions for the movements, muscle fibre types,
energy systems used for the sport skill/event (and sport if relevant), and any relevant
physiological concepts/principles covered in the module
You may also have separate headers for Anatomical Aspects and Physiological
Aspects
Biomechanical Aspects of Sport Skill
Elaborate on 3-4 critical biomechanical principles pertaining to the skill/event performance
Conclusion/Summary
(Word Count: XXXX words)
References