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Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

McGinnis, Peter M.

Paperback

Medical ReferenceAnatomy & Physiology

ISBN10: 1492571407
ISBN13: 9781492571407
Publisher: Human Kinetics Pub Inc
Published: Jan 10 2020
Pages: 416
Weight: 2.65
Height: 0.70 Width: 8.50 Depth: 10.90
Language: English

A standout among introductory biomechanics texts, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, takes a unique approach to introducing exercise and sport biomechanics. Using simple terms, the book presents mechanics before functional anatomy, helping students first understand external forces and their effects on motion; then explores how the musculoskeletal system responds and generates its own internal forces to maintain position; and finally shows how to apply biomechanical principles to analyze movement and ultimately improve performance.

The fourth edition expands its commitment to enabling students to discover the principles of biomechanics through observation. Easy-to-understand experiments are presented for students to try in the classroom or on their own. Sample problem sidebars guide students through choosing the appropriate equation to determine the forces acting or motion occurring in a specific scenario and then helps them solve the equation. This practical approach--combining clear illustrations, sample calculations, and encouragement for active learning--helps students develop a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanical concepts.

In addition to careful updates throughout the book, other new enhancements in the fourth edition include the following:

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