Introduction to Sports Biomechanics 2e

<P>Introduction to Sports Biomechanics has been developed to introduce the core topics covered in the first two years of a sports and exercise science degree. It provides sound grounding in both theoretical and practical aspects of human movement analysis. </P> <P>This second edition of the best-selling text is completely revised with content designed to suit student learning in the difficult field of biomechanics. Reformatted and redesigned to make it more user-friendly, this book is divided into three sections and covers:</P> <P>* how to describe human movement<BR>* how to analyse human movement<BR>* introduction to forces and fluid dynamics in movement<BR>* how to measure force<BR>* the human body - human anatomy in motion<BR>* muscles: activation, action and power. </P> <P>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. </P> <P>A suitable text for anyone studying ergonomics, sports studies or biomechanics.</P>
ISBN: 978-0-415-33993-3

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