Introduction to Sports Biomechanics introduces the core biomechanics topics covered in the first two years of a sports science degree. It provides sound grounding in theoretical and practical aspects of human movement analysis. 2E is completely revised with content designed to suit student learning in the notoriously 'difficult' field of biomechanics. Totally restructured and redesigned to make it more user-friendly, the book covers:
- how to describe and analyse human movement
- introduction to forces and fluid dynamics in movement
- how to measure force
- human anatomy and how muscles work - activation, action and power.
This new edition is supported by a website containing animation and video clips to demonstrate the motion as described in the text, and features sample data tables for comparison and analysis.
This text is a must have for students of human movement sciences, ergonomics, biomechanics and sports performance/coaching.
Introduction to Sports Biomechanics provides a genuinely accessible and comprehensive guide to all of the biomechanics topics covered in an undergraduate sports and exercise science degree.
Now revised and in its second edition, Introduction to Sports Biomechanics is full of visual aids to support the text. Every chapter contains cross references to key terms and definitions from that chapter, learning objectives and summaries, study tasks to confirm and extend your understanding, and suggestions to further your reading.
Clearly structured and with many student friendly features, the text covers:
- movement patterns a " exploring the essence and purpose of movement analysis
- qualitative analysis of sports movements
- movement patterns and the geometry of motion
- quantitative measurement and analysis of movement
- force and torques a " causes of movement
- the human body and the anatomy of movement.
This edition is supported by a website containing animation and video clips, and offers sample data tables for comparison and analysis and multiple choice questions to confirm your understanding of the material in each chapter. Introduction to Sports Biomechanics is a must have for students of sport and exercise, human movement sciences, ergonomics, biomechanics, and sports performance and coaching.
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