The B.2.3 Movement analysis and its applications question bank gives IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) students Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) authentic exam-style practice that mirrors IB Paper 1, 2, 3 structure and difficulty. Covering key syllabus areas such as core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving, this resource builds confidence by training students in the same style of questions set by IB examiners. With instant solutions, detailed explanations, and syllabus-aligned practice, RevisionDojo helps students sharpen problem-solving skills and prepare effectively for mocks and final assessments. More than just practice, this question bank teaches students how to think the way IB examiners expect.
Identify two scalar quantities related to motion.
State two types of forces that act on a body in motion.
Describe how Newton’s third law applies to swimming starts.
Explain the concept of impulse and how it affects sports performance.
Outline the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in Newton’s second law.
Discuss the role of Newton’s laws in optimizing movement efficiency in athletic performance.
Identify two forces acting on a projectile in motion.
State two features that affect fluid resistance in swimming.
Describe how velocity and surface area impact air resistance in running.
Explain how unbalanced forces result in acceleration or deceleration in sport.
Outline how center of mass affects balance during movement.
Discuss how force summation improves performance in actions like throwing or jumping.
Identify two examples of angular motion in sport.
Define Newton’s third law of motion and provide a sporting example that demonstrates it.
Describe how levers are used in analyzing sports performance.
Explain how the magnus effect influences the flight of spinning balls.
Outline the key differences between linear, angular, and general motion.
Discuss how video and movement analysis software enhances biomechanical feedback.
Identify two vector quantities used in movement analysis.
State two examples of linear motion in sport.
Describe how drag acts on a cyclist during competition.
Explain how changes in shape or surface area affect fluid resistance.
Outline how lift and drag forces interact in sports involving spinning balls.
Discuss how athletes can minimize resistance to improve performance in water or air-based sports.
Identify three types of motion relevant in sports performance.
State three fluid forces acting on a moving object.
Describe the role of angular motion in spinning sports equipment.
Explain how linear and angular momentum interact during a complex movement like a backflip.
Discuss how an athlete’s understanding of fluid mechanics can influence equipment choice and technique in sports like cycling, swimming, or ski jumping.
Identify two linear kinematic variables relevant to running performance.
State two ways to reduce air resistance in sprinting.
Describe how impulse relates to changes in momentum during contact sports.
Explain how each of Newton’s laws can be applied during a long jump take-off.
Outline how force-time graphs are used in performance analysis.
Discuss how biomechanical analysis of movement enables optimization of performance in dynamic sports environments.
State Newton’s first law of motion.
Identify two sporting examples where Newton’s third law applies.
Describe how Newton’s second law explains acceleration in sport.
Explain how inertia can impact performance during direction changes.
Outline how each of Newton’s three laws applies to the start of a sprint race.
Discuss how athletes apply force effectively to maximize motion.
State two phases of movement in a jump.
Identify two sports where fluid mechanics play a key role.
Describe three factors that influence the horizontal displacement of a projectile.
Explain the biomechanical importance of angular momentum during mid-air movement.
Outline the role of torque in rotational sports movements.
Discuss how applying biomechanical principles to movement can enhance athletic performance.
State two forces that affect a projectile in flight.
Identify two ways air resistance affects running performance.
Describe the relationship between velocity and drag force in swimming.
Explain how streamlining reduces drag in aquatic sports.
Outline the role of lift and drag in the flight of a spinning ball.
Discuss how understanding fluid mechanics can improve performance in water or air-based sports.
Identify two factors that affect stability in athletes.
State two mechanical principles used in diving performance.
Describe how projectile motion principles apply to long jump.
Explain the impact of air resistance on sprint and cycling performance.
Outline how biomechanical efficiency contributes to injury prevention.
Discuss how movement analysis supports personalized training programs.