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Introduction to Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

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ISBN-10: 0443102821

ISBN-13: 9780443102820

Edition: 2007

Authors: James Watkins, David G. Kerwin

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The purpose of this book is to develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental biomechanical principles and their application in qualitative and quantitative analysis of movement. The key to understanding biomechanics is a thorough understanding of the concepts of force, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy. All of the fundamental biomechanical concepts and principles will be explained from first principles and illustrated with reference to a large number of examples. No previous knowledge of mechanics will be assumed. An appreciation of both the impulse-momentum approach and the work-energy approach to movement analysis is necessary in order to fully understand biomechanical…    
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Book details

List price: $56.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 7/27/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 300
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English

Previous books and chapters written by the author: Books: WATKINS, J. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal SystemChampaign, Ill: Human Kinetics, 1999, 376 pp. ISBN 0-88011-686-2 WATKINS, J. Estrutura e Funcao do Sistema MusculoesqueleticoSao Paulo: Artmed Editora , 2001, 383 pp. ISBN 0-88011-686-2 Portuguese edition of Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System WATKINS, J. An Introduction to Mechanics of Human Movement Lancaster: MTP Press, 1983, 146 pp. ISBN 0-85200-492-3 WATKINS, J., REILLY, T. & BURWITZ, L. (Eds.) Sports Science London: E. & F.N.Spon, 1986, 412 pp. ISBN 0-419-13930-3 REILLY, T., WATKINS, J. & BORMS, J. (Eds.) Kinanthropometry III London: E. & F.N.Spon,…    

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Linear Motion
Angular Motion
Work, Energy and Power
Fluid Mechanics
Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement
Answers to Review Questions
Glossary
Index