HOW ELSE WE CAN USE THIS INFORMATION?
By understanding the benefits of starting efficiently in swimming, this could be transferred in athletics running events that also use a block to start to assist in acceleration and power. Sprint swimming and running are very similar in the way that any small improvements off the start can impact on the final result. If an athlete or learner can understand the true importance of positioning on the block and the link with acceleration, it can also help with working out individual race strategies that could improve overall speed and acceleration in a race situation. Different aspects of a start (e.g. potential energies, stability, centre of gravity and propulsive impulses) can assist with the understanding of any locomotors skills. This information can be distributed in creating some more understandings on how muscles can be over stretched and understanding how and why this may occur. Biomechanical elements mentioned in this blog can be used in the development stages of learning the particular aspect or skills. These elements mentioned can further assist athletes with injury prevention and can assist sports professionals (e.g. physiotherapists) with diagnosis on former injuries obtained.