| Description |
ix, 406 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Pt I Fundamental biomechanical concepts, principles, and terminology 1. Why study biomechanics? -- 2. Anatomical movement terminology -- 3. Fundamental concepts and principles of mechanics -- Pt II External biomechanics: external forces and their effects on the body and its movement 4. Forces: maintaining equilibrium or changing motion -- 5. Linear kinematics: describing objects in linear motion -- 6. Linear kinetics: explaining the causes of linear motion -- 7. Work, power, and energy: explaining the causes of motion without Newton -- 8. Torques and moments of force: maintaining equilibrium or changing angular motion -- 9. Angular kinematics: describing objects in angular motion -- 10. Angular kinetics: explaining the causes of angular motion -- 11. Fluid mechanics: the effects of water and air -- Pt III Internal biomechanics: internal forces and their effects on the body and its movement 12. Mechanics of biological materials: stresses and strains on the body -- 13. The skeletal system: the rigid framework of the body -- 14. The muscular system: the motors of the body -- 15. The nervous system: control of the musculoskeletal system -- Pt IV Applying biomechanical principles 16. Qualitative biomechanical analysis to improve technique -- 17. Qualitative biomechanical analysis to improve training -- 18. Qualitative biomechanical analysis to understand injury development |
| Summary |
"Like the first edition, Biomechanics of Sports and Exercise, Second Edition, introduces exercise and sport biomechanics in simple and concise terms rather than focusing on complex math and physics. With a unique presentation of biomechanical concepts supported with illustrations, the book helps students learn to appreciate external forces and their effects, how the body generates forces to maintain position, and how forces create movement in physical activities." "Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Second Edition, is ideal for those needing a deeper understanding of biomechanics from a qualitative perspective. Designed for students who will likely take only one course in biomechanics, the text prepares students to utilize the principles of biomechanics as professionals in the physical activity field. Thoroughly updated and expanded, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Second Edition, makes the biomechanics of physical activity easy to understand and apply."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 395-397) and index |
| Subject |
Biomechanics.
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Human mechanics.
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Kinesiology.
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Sports -- Physiological aspects.
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Biomechanical Phenomena.
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Biomechanics
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| LC no. |
96045731 |
| ISBN |
087322955X |
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