Fundamentals of Biomechanics

Blending up-to-date biomechanical knowledge with professional application knowledge, this second edition presents a clear, conceptual approach to understanding biomechanics within the context of the qualitative analysis of human movement.

This second edition of Fundamentals of Biomechanics presents a clear, conceptual approach to understanding biomechanics within the context of the qualitative analysis of human movement. It provides real-world examples of the application of biomechanics in several ways. Human movement examples and problems are discussed to help teach biomechanical variables and concepts. This text, however, goes beyond this physics class with sport example approach. First, nine principles of biomechanics are developed to link theoretical knowledge with practical/professional principles and application. These nine generic application principles are based on the laws and concepts of biomechanics, so they can be applied to all human movements. Second, the last section of the book develops the application of biomechanics in qualitative analysis of several movements in four professional areas: physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine.

Nine principles of biomechanics that are developed throughout the text. These principles provide an applied structure for biomechanical concepts, and the application of each principle is fully explored in several chapters The text continues the traditional approach of providing many human movement examples as biomechanical concepts are presented Practical application boxes that highlight in-depth discussions of applications of biomechanics Activity boxes that allow students to see or feel the effect of biomechanical concepts on human movement Interdisciplinary issues boxes that show how biomechanics is integrated with other sport sciences in solving human movement problems. These features provide real-world examples and emphasize how biomechanics is integrated with the other subdisciplines of kinesiology to contribute to qualitative analysis of human movement Key terms are bolded and defined in the text

Inhalt
to Biomechanics of Human Movement.- Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative Analysis.- Biological/Structural Bases.- Anatomical Description and Its Limitations.- Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System.- Mechanical Bases.- Linear and Angular Kinematics.- Linear Kinetics.- Angular Kinetics.- Fluid Mechanics.- Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis.- Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education.- Applying Biomechanics in Coaching.- Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning.- Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.