Description |
xii, 443 p. : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm |
Contents |
Forces : maintaining equilibrium or changing motion -- Linear kinematics : describing objects in linear motion -- Linear kinetics : explaining the causes of linear motion -- Work, power, and energy : explaining the causes of motion without Newton -- Torques and moments of force : maintaining equilibrium or changing angular motion -- Angular kinematics : describing objects in angular motion -- Angular kinetics : explaining the causes of angular motion -- Fluid mechanics : the effects of water and air -- Mechanics of biological materials : stresses and strains on the body -- The skeletal system : the rigid framework of the body -- The muscular system : the motors of the body -- The nervous system : control of the musculoskeletal system -- Qualitative biomechanical analysis to improve technique -- Qualitative biomechanical analysis to improve training -- Qualitative biomechanical analysis to understand injury development -- Technology in biomechanics |
Summary |
Taking a unique approach to the presentation of mechanical concepts, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Third Edition With Web Resource and MaxTRAQ Educational 2D Software Access , introduces exercise and sport biomechanics in simple terms. By providing mechanics before functional anatomy, the book helps students understand forces and their effects before studying how body structures deal with forces. Students will learn to appreciate the consequences of external forces, how the body generates internal forces to maintain position, and how forces create movement in physical activities |
Analysis |
HSC2201 |
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PER1109 |
Notes |
Text on lining papers |
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Includes Internet access |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 425-427) and index |
Subject |
Exercise -- Physiological aspects
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Biomechanics
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Human mechanics
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Sports -- Physiological aspects
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Biomechanics
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Sports -- physiology
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Exercise -- physiology
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LC no. |
2012034730 |
ISBN |
9780736079662 (hbk.) |
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0736079661 (hbk.) |
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