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TITLE:
Fundamentals of Biomechanics
Description
Synopsis
This introductory text covers the biological and mechanical foundations of human movement, and shows students how to apply biomechanical knowledge to improve movement and reduce risk of injury. The book provides a resource for biomedical engineering, ergonomics, kinesiology, physics, and sports physiology. Features include examples of principles, applications, and qualitative analysis of human movement; case studies; and over 150 figures illustrating actual human movement. Knudson (biomechanics, California State U., Chico) covers mechanical methods of muscle action analysis, Newton's laws of motion, qualitative analysis of the basketball free throw, and injury mechanisms. The book does not have a subject index. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Review:
From the Publisher
Fundamentals of Biomechanics 2nd edition introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be enhanced. The book presents a comprehensive review of the major concepts of biomechanics and summarizes them in nine principles of biomechanics. Throughout the text are numerous examples of applying these principles to the work of kinesiology professionals. Specific case studies are presented in four application chapters: physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine. This text presents a clear, conceptual understanding of biomechanics and is designed to help students link their personal experience to biomechanical concepts. Biomechanics instructors, researchers, and other professionals helping people to improve movement and decrease the risk of injury, as well as advanced students learning biomechanical principles in biomedical engineering, ergonomics, kinesiology, physics, and sports physiology will find Fundamentals in Biomechanics 2nd edition invaluable.
Key features: Detailed examples of biomechanical principles and their application in the qualitative analysis of human movement in a variety of professions, Over 160 figures illustrating real human movement, Case studies of actual movement technique examined by professionals in human movement, Extensive use of graphs, photographs, illustrations, and citations to important biomechanics literature, Glossary of key terms and biomechanics research terminology, Appendix of instructional lab activities, CD-ROM of figures, lab activities, glossary, and web links.
About the Author:
Dr. Duane Knudson is Associate Dean and Professor of Biomechanics in the Department ofKinesiology at California State University, Chico
Product Details:
* ISBN: 0387493115
* ISBN-13: 9780387493114
* Format: Hardcover, 356pp
* Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
* Pub. Date: June 2007
* Edition Description: REV
* Edition Number: 2
* Sales Rank: 363,167
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