fulcrum is placed in the middle bewteen the load and effort

load is placed in the middle bewteen the fulcrum and effort

effort is placed in the middle between the load and effort

a second class lever allows a large load to be moved with a small amount of effort

Levers and mechanical advantage

Physical education

This unit will explore basic principles of movement and their effect on sporting performance to include the classification of levers, planes of movement and axis of rotation. This understanding enables pupils to maximise efficiency of movement or generate more power. 

Movement analysis and basic biomechanics

Match the shape to the correct component of a lever.

The load is positioned in the middle of which lever system?

Which of the following diagrams is correct for third class lever?

Match the area of the body to the correct lever system.

Using football examples, match the sporting action to the correct lever system.

In a second class lever, the effort arm is shorter than the resistance arm and therefore has mechanical...

Where in the body would you find a hinge joint?

Which of the following bones articulates at the elbow joint?

Match the bones to the correct location in the body.

Which movement causes the angle at a joint to decrease?

The shoulder is an example of a ball and socket joint. Where else in the body would you find a ball and socket joint?

Name the muscle in the back of the lower leg in this image.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Levers and mechanical advantage

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.