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Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion

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This introductory text provides undergraduate students with the basics of anatomy, physiology, and the applications of kinesiology. It uses a qualitative approach with an easy-to-follow writing style. Theory is balanced with many sport and real-world applications to promote the integrated nature of kinesiology, including the anatomical and biomechanical concepts.
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Publication date
2008
Issue number
11
Cover
paperback
Dimensions (mm)
850 x 340
Weight (g)
916
  • 1 Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology
    Part I Anatomical and Physiological Fundamentals of Human Motion
    2 The Musculoskeletal System:: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements
    3 The Musculoskeletal System:: The Musculature
    4 The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion
    5 The Upper Extremity:: The Shoulder Region
    6 The Upper Extremity:: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
    7 The Lower Extremity:: The Hip Region
    8 The Lower Extremity:: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot
    9 The Spinal Column and Thorax
    Part II Fundamentals of Biomechanics
    10 Terminology and Measurement in Biomechanics
    11 The Description of Human Motion
    12 The Conditions of Linear Motion
    13 The Conditions of Rotary Motion
    14 The Center of Gravity and Stability
    Part III Motor Skills:: Principles and Applications
    15 The Standing Posture
    16 Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise
    17 Moving Objects:: Pushing and Pulling
    18 Moving Objects:: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking
    19 Locomotion:: Solid Surface
    20 Locomotion:: The Aquatic Environment
    21 Locomotion:: When Suspended and Free of Support
    22 Impact
    23 Instrumentation for Motion Analysis
    Appendix A Classification of Joints and Their Movements
    Appendix B Joint Range of Motion
    Appendix C Muscular Attachments and Nerve Supply
    Appendix D Mathematics Review
    Appendix E Table of Trigonometric Functions
    Appendix F U.S.--Metric Equivalents
    Appendix G Exercises for Kinesiological Analysis
    Appendix H Answers to Problems in Part II
    Glossary
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