Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport

1. The Role of Science in Sport: Understanding Physiological Principles which Relate to Performance; Understanding Psychological and Social Factors which Relate to Performance; Understanding Biomechanical Principles which Relate to Performance; Conclusion; Section One Applied Biomechanics: 2. The Analysis of Technique in Sport; Pre-Analysis Methods; Subjective Analysis Methods; Objective Analysis Methods; Conclusion; 3. The Role of Biomechanics in Improving Sport Performance: Technique Development; The Problem of Overuse Injuries; Coaching for High Velocity Movements; Conclusion; 4. The Modification of Physique and Technique to Improve Performance: The Body Modification - Technique Modification Concept; Conclusion; 5. Body Typing in Sport: Basic Somatotypes; Development of the Somatotype Rating System; Body Type and Health; Changes in Body Type During Growth; Body Type and Sport Performance; Desirable Body Types for High Level Performance; Sport Selection and Somatotype; Somatotype Modification; Conclusion; 6. Body Composition in Sport: Factors Affecting Body Composition; Body Composition Assessment; Body Composition and Sports Performance; Modifying Body Composition; Conclusion; 7. Body Proportions and Their Effect on Sport Performance: Significance of Proportionality Modificaion in Sport; Effect of Growth on Proportionality; Kinanthropometirc Assessment; Individual Comparisions of Athletes; Proportionality Applied to Sport Performance; Proportionality Characteristics of Athletes; Racial Characteristics; Technique Modification; Conclusion;