Fundamentals of Biomechanics - Duane V. Knudson

Fundamentals of Biomechanics

Buch | Hardcover
340 Seiten
2003
Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-306-47474-3 (ISBN)
74,90 inkl. MwSt
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Talks about how human movement is created and how it can be improved. This book presents a comprehensive review of the major concepts of biomechanics and summarizes them in nine principles of biomechanics. Specific case studies are presented in physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine.
"Fundamentals of Biomechanics" introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be improved. Teachers, coaches and physical therapists all use biomechanics to help people improve movement and decrease the risk of injury. The book presents a comprehensive review of the major concepts of biomechanics and summarizes them in nine principles of biomechanics. "Fundamentals of Biomechanics" concludes by showing how these principles can be used by movement professionals to improve human movement. Specific case studies are presented in physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine.

Preface. Part 1: Introduction. 1. Introduction to the Biomechanics of Human Movement. 2. Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative Analysis. Part 2: Biological/Structural Bases. 3. Anatomical Description and its Limitations. 4. Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. Part 3: Mechanical Bases. 5. Linear and Angular Kinetics. 6. Linear Kinetics. 7. Angular Kinetics. 8. Fluid Mechanics. Part 4: Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis. 9. Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education. 10. Applying Biomechanics in Coaching. 11. Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning. 12. Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. References. Appendix A: Glossary. Appendix B: Conversion Factors. Appendix C: Suggested Answers to Selected Review Questions. Appendix D: Right Angle Trigonometry Review. Appendix E: Qualitative Analysis in Biomechanical Principles. Index. Lab Activities. About the Author. Index.

Zusatzinfo references, glossary, indexes
Verlagsort Dordrecht
Sprache englisch
Maße 184 x 230 mm
Gewicht 934 g
Einbandart gebunden
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Studium
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Angewandte Physik
Technik Maschinenbau
Technik Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
ISBN-10 0-306-47474-3 / 0306474743
ISBN-13 978-0-306-47474-3 / 9780306474743
Zustand Neuware
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