Aero/hydrodynamics
Section 3
Aero/hydrodynamics
Specialist knowledge in the area of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics as related to optimising an athlete’s movement patterns or performance.
- Base level – practitioner is familiar with basic aero/hydrodynamic principles and perform basic sport-specific calculation of drag from pre-existing analysis procedures.
- Intermediary level – practitioner is proficient in understanding advanced aero/hydrodynamic principles (eg. steady-state versus unsteady-state forces) and can display proficiency in relating athlete technique to these advanced principles or perform basic manipulations of drag/propulsion formulae.
- Advanced level – practitioner has recognised high-level aero/hydrodynamic knowledge and proficiency in calculating and modifying key factors to optimise drag or propulsion in sport-specific scenarios.