On Sports Biomechanics Methodology
Abstract
Sports biomechanics is a highly formalized and captivating discipline within sports science. Despite employing a wide array of methods, it reveals a significant lack of a comprehensive epistemological and methodological foundation, relying primarily on implicit borrowings from its foundational sciences, such as mathematics and physics. This paper seeks to outline the essential components of such an epistemological framework and address key issues arising from its application. The discussion begins by situating sports biomechanics within its broader theoretical context and proceeds to propose a structural framework aimed at bridging the divide between biomechanical theory and practical application. The conclusion advocates for a more holistic and integrated approach to biomechanics, emphasizing its potential to unify diverse methodological perspectives.
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Papageorgiou, K. (2020). On Sports Biomechanics Methodology. Epistēmēs Metron Logos, (4), 50–61. Retrieved from https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/episteme/article/view/39840
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