Introduction to Sports Biomechanics: Analysing Human Movement Patterns
is a genuinely accessible and comprehensive guide to all of the
biomechanics topics covered in an undergraduate sports and exercise
science degree.
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, the book explores both
the qualitative and quantitative analysis of human movement, covering
the following key topics:
- Movement patterns - the essence and purpose of sports biomechanics
- Qualitative analysis of sports movements
- Sports movement patterns and the geometry of motion
- Quantitative motion analysis in sports biomechanics
- What causes sports movements? Forces and moments of force
- The anatomy of human movement
Every chapter contains cross references to key terms and definitions,
learning objectives and summaries, study tasks to confirm and extend
understanding, and suggestions for further reading.
In addition to the printed textbook, readers of this new edition will
also have access to an Interactive eTextbook version, a new kind of
e-book that can be used on both mobile and desktop devices offering
students an unparalleled level of interactivity. Featuring video, data
files, pop-up definitions, hyperlinks, self-test quizzes and interactive
labelling and sorting tasks, this new electronic edition brings the
subject of sports biomechanics to life like no other textbook. This
remains an essential course text for students of sport and exercise,
human movement sciences, ergonomics, biomechanics, physical education,
and sports performance and coaching.
