Biomechanics of sport and exercise
Peter M., Ph.D. McGinnis,
Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2005.
ISBN: 0736051015
DDC: 612.76
Edition: (hard cover)
Summary:
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.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 399-401) and index.
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 / Steven T. McCaw -- Technology in biomechanics.
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