Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise by
Taking a unique approach to the presentation of mechanical concepts, "Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Third Edition With Web Resource and MaxTRAQ" "Educational 2D Software Access," introduces exercise and sport biomechanics in simple terms. By providing mechanics before functional anatomy, the book helps students understand forces and their effects before studying how body structures deal with forces. Students will learn to appreciate the consequences of external forces, how the body generates internal forces to maintain position, and how forces create movement in physical activities. Rather than presenting the principles as isolated and abstract, the text enables students to discover the principles of biomechanics for themselves through observation. By examining ordinary activities firsthand, students will develop meaningful explanations resulting in a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanical concepts. This practical approach combines striking visual elements with clear and concise language to encourage active learning and improved comprehension. This updated edition maintains the organization and features that made previous editions user friendly, such as a quick reference guide of frequently used equations printed on the inside cover and review questions at the end of each chapter to test students' understanding of important concepts. The third edition also incorporates new features to facilitate learning: - Access to MaxTRAQ Educational 2D software allows students to analyze real-world sport movements through video. - The new web resource guides students step by step through the process of solving 10 sample problems. - New art and diagrams enhance problem sets and help students visualize the mechanics of real-world scenarios. - Increased number of review questions (200) and problem sets (120) provide an opportunity for practical application of concepts. - Greater emphasis on the basics, including improved descriptions of conversions and an expanded explanation of the assumption of point mass when modeling objects, provides a stronger foundation for understanding. - New content on deriving kinematic data from video or film and the use of accelerometers in monitoring physical activity keeps students informed of technological advances in the field. "Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Third Edition With Web Resource and MaxTRAQ Educational 2D Software Access," is supplemented with two companion resources that will help students better comprehend the material. The web resource includes all of the problems from the book, separated by chapter, plus 18 sample problems that guide students step by step through the process of solving. This text is also enhanced with access to MaxTRAQ Educational 2D software for Windows. MaxTRAQ Educational 2D software enables students to analyze and quantify real-world sport movements in video clips and upload their own video content for analysis. The software supplements the final section of the text that bridges the concepts of internal and external forces with the application of biomechanics; it also provides an overview of the technology used in conducting quantitative biomechanical analyses. Access to both online resources is included with new print books. To purchase the components separately, click on the web resource under "Related Products" in the right column. Instructors will benefit from an updated ancillary package. An instructor guide outlines each chapter and offers step-by-step solutions to the quantitative problems presented, as well as sample lecture topics, student activities, and teaching tips. A test package makes it easy to prepare quizzes and tests, and an image bank contains most of the figures and tables from the text for use in developing course presentations. "Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Third Edition," is ideal for those needing a deeper understanding of biomechanics from a qualitative perspective. Thoro
Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise by
Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing clearly how the science relates to real sport and exercise situations. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides a clear and detailed introduction to the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and its structural adaptations, essential for a thorough understanding of human movement. The second part focuses on the biomechanics of movement, describing the forces that act on the human body and the effects of those forces on the movement of the body. Every chapter includes numerous applied examples from sport and exercise, helping the student to understand how mechanical concepts describe both simple and complex movements, from running and jumping to pole-vaulting or kicking a football. In addition, innovative worksheets for field and laboratory work are included that contain clear objectives, a description of method, data recording sheets, plus a set of exemplary data and worked analysis. Alongside these useful features are definitions of key terms plus review questions to aid student learning, with detailed solutions provided for all numerical questions. No other textbook offers such a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of biomechanics. This is an essential textbook for any biomechanics course taken as part of degree programme in sport and exercise science, kinesiology, physical therapy, sports coaching or athletic training.
Sports Biomechanics by
For coaches, athletes and students of biomechanics, Sports Biomechanics: the basics answers real-world questions in sports using easily comprehensible language and clear and concise diagrams. Each chapter is devoted to answering questions in a single area of sports biomechanics with the scientific underpinnings of sports performance clearly explained. Biomechanics is simply the science of 'mechanics', a particular section of physics, as it relates to the human body. In the sport sciences, biomechanists do just about everything, including improving aerodynamics of vehicles, improving swim stroke technique to maximize swimming propulsion, and optimizing running technique to increase running speed or efficiency. It is a core subject on all sports science courses, and undergraduates must complete this module in their first (and often second) year. Because of the use of math and physics to explain biomechanical concepts, students often find it difficult to grasp the basic elements of biomechanics. Anthony Blazevich’s book is designed to explain to students the key concepts of biomechanics, using clear examples, tying all theory to practical examples to help students relate the biomechanics principles to improving in their coaching and performing.
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The Sports Gene by
The New York Times bestseller #150; with a new afterword about early specialization in youth sports. The debate is as old as physical competition. Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic freaks put on Earth to dominate their respective sports? Or are they simply normal people who overcame their biological limits through sheer force of will and obsessive training? In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success and the so-called 10,000-hour rule, David Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving it. Through on-the-ground reporting from below the equator and above the Arctic Circle, revealing conversations with leading scientists and Olympic champions, and interviews with athletes who have rare genetic mutations or physical traits, Epstein forces us to rethink the very nature of athleticism.
This core examines the scientific foundations of human movement. In this module, students explore how the body moves and why it moves in particular ways. Students focus on the relationships between anatomy, physiology, fitness, biomechanics and efficient human movement.
Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System This website has links to the skeletal system, muscular system, and types of body movements.
Types of Muscle Contraction This website provides information on isotonic (concentric, eccentric), isometric and eccentric muscle contraction. There are links to quizzes at the bottom.
Movement Analysis This website by Brian Mac Sports Coach provides detailed movement analysis of sprinting, throwing, racket strokes, jumping and kicking.
The Respiratory System - This website has links to Structure and Function, Lung Function, and Exchange of Gases.
Health-related components of physical fitness This website describes the health-related components of fitness - cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition - with examples of activities that use these fitness components of fitness.
Skill-related components of physical fitness This website describes the skill-related components of fitness - power, speed, agility, coordination, balance and reaction time - with examples of activities that use these fitness components of fitness.
FITT Principle This website by Workout Australia outlines the FITT principle of training to both Cardiorespiratory Training and Resistance Training.
Biomechanics This website by Brian Mac Sports Coach outlines various biomechanical principles such as distance and displacement, speed and velocity, acceleration, force, angular kinematics, linear kinetics and angular kinetics.
Biomechanical analysis of a basketball free throw. This is a paper written by a PE teacher. The Basketball Free Throw has been analysed in relation to the following biomechanical principles: Newton's Laws; Law of Gravitation; Momentum; Summation of Forces; Kinetic Chain; Projectile Motion; and the Magnus Effect.
Apply biomechanics to improve technique. This is an excerpt of an article providing some historical examples of biomechanical principles being applied to improve technique.