Analysis of the Role of Mechanics in Enhancing Alpine Skiing Performance
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Alpine skiing is a high-speed, highly technical sport with exceptionally high demands on athletes' technical abilities, equipment performance and safety. Based on the theory of mechanics, this article discusses the specific application of mechanics in optimising skiing technology, improving equipment design, and improving training methods from three aspects: dynamics, lever and balance principles, and fluid mechanics. When applied correctly, mechanical analysis can lower the risk of sports injuries while also improving athletes' competitive performance and movement efficiency. In terms of equipment design, the performance of skis and ski apparel has been greatly enhanced by combining material mechanics and aerodynamics, giving skiers a more effective sliding experience. Mechanics-based unique training methods significantly improve athletes' technical movement stability and body control capabilities. The research of this article provides theoretical support for the scientific development of skiing and points out the direction for future technical progress and safety improvement of alpine skiing. But this study did not consider all potential variables (weather, snow quality, age, experience, fitness) that could interact with mechanical principles and affect skiing performance. Future studies should rigorously control these variables, possibly through controlled experiments or statistical methods.
Source: Theoretical and Natural Science
Author: Jing Liu
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407823124