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Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

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This is the loose-leaf version of Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, which offers students a lower-price printed version of the text. Other binding options are also available.

A standout among introductory biomechanics texts, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, 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::
  • New content explores the technologies and devices available to coaches, athletes, and the general public to measure aspects of athletes movements.
  • New full-color art and diagrams enhance the text and help students visualize mechanics in real-world scenarios.
  • Explanations of the equations used in the text make the content more accessible to students.
  • New concept application boxes provide deeper analysis of the field use of biomechanics, with topics such as the Magnus effect in baseball pitching, the wetsuit effect in triathlons, power output in cycling, centripetal acceleration when running a curve, and the work-energy principles in modern shot putting.
Other learning aids include bold key terms, chapter objectives, and a guide to key equations and abbreviations. The chapters include a total of 18 sample problems that students can solve using a step-by-step process. A companion web resource offers additional review questions and problem sets.

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, introduces the biomechanics of human movement in a clear and concise manner while promoting an active, engaged learning experience. Students will discover the principles of mechanics for themselves, resulting in a strong understanding of the subject matter.
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Publication date
2020
Issue number
4
Pages count
416
Weight (g)
1157
  • Introduction. Why Study Biomechanics?
    What Is Biomechanics?
    What Are the Goals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics?
    The History of Sport Biomechanics
    The Organization of Mechanics
    Basic Dimensions and Units of Measurement Used in Mechanics
    Summary

    Part I. External Biomechanics: External Forces and Their Effects on the Body and Its Movement

    Chapter 1. Forces: Maintaining Equilibrium or Changing Motion
    What Are Forces?
    Classifying Forces
    Friction
    Addition of Forces: Force Composition
    Resolution of Forces
    Static Equilibrium
    Summary

    Chapter 2. Linear Kinematics: Describing Objects in Linear Motion
    Motion
    Linear Kinematics
    Uniform Acceleration and Projectile Motion
    Summary

    Chapter 3. Linear Kinetics: Explaining the Causes of Linear Motion
    Newtons First Law of Motion: Law of Inertia
    Conservation of Momentum
    Newtons Second Law of Motion: Law of Acceleration
    Impulse and Momentum
    Newtons Third Law of Motion: Law of Action-Reaction
    Newtons Law of Universal Gravitation
    Summary

    Chapter 4. Work, Power, and Energy: Explaining the Causes of Motion Without Newton
    Work
    Energy
    The Work-Energy Principle
    Power
    Summary

    Chapter 5. Torques and Moments of Force: Maintaining Equilibrium or Changing Angular Motion
    What Are Torques?
    Forces and Torques in Equilibrium
    What Is Center of Gravity?
    Summary

    Chapter 6. Angular Kinematics: Describing Objects in Angular Motion
    Angular Position and Displacement
    Angular and Linear Displacement
    Angular Velocity
    Angular and Linear Velocity
    Angular Acceleration
    Angular and Linear Acceleration
    Anatomical System for Describing Limb Movements
    Summary

    Chapter 7. Angular Kinetics: Explaining the Causes of Angular Motion
    Angular Inertia
    Angular Momentum
    Angular Interpretation of Newtons First Law of Motion
    Angular Interpretation of Newtons Second Law of Motion
    Angular Impulse and Angular Momentum
    Angular Interpretation of Newtons Third Law of Motion
    Summary

    Chapter 8. Fluid Mechanics: The Effects of Water and Air
    Buoyant Force: Force Due to Immersion
    Dynamic Fluid Force: Force Due to Relative Motion
    Summary

    Part II. Internal Biomechanics: Internal Forces and Their Effects on the Body and Its Movement

    Chapter 9. Mechanics of Biological Materials: Stresses and Strains on the Body
    Stress
    Strain
    Mechanical Properties of Materials: The Stress-Strain Relationship
    Mechanical Properties of the Musculoskeletal System
    Summary

    Chapter 10. The Skeletal System: The Rigid Framework of the Body
    Bones
    Joints
    Summary

    Chapter 11. The Muscular System: The Motors of the Body
    The Structure of Skeletal Muscle
    Muscle Action
    Muscle Contraction Force
    Summary

    Chapter 12. The Nervous System: Control of the Musculoskeletal System
    The Nervous System and the Neuron
    The Motor Unit
    Receptors and Reflexes
    Summary

    Part III. Applying Biomechanical Principles

    Chapter 13. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Technique
    Types of Biomechanical Analysis
    Steps of a Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis
    Sample Analyses
    Summary

    Chapter 14. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training
    Biomechanics and Training
    Qualitative Anatomical Analysis Method
    Sample Analyses
    Summary

    Chapter 15. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Understand Injury Development
    Mechanical Stress and Injury
    Tissue Response to Stress
    Mechanism of Overuse Injury
    Individual Differences in Tissue Threshold
    Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Injury
    Sample Analysis: Overuse Injuries in Running
    Summary

    Chapter 16. Technology in Biomechanics
    Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis
    Measurement Issues
    Tools for Measuring Biomechanical Variables
    Summary
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