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Biomechanics of Sports Techniques, The (4th Edition)
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 612.044
EAN: 9780130845344
Edition: 4
ISBN: 0130845345
Label: Benjamin Cummings
Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 544
Publication Date: April 08, 1993
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Studio: Benjamin Cummings
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Editorial Review: Recognized both nationally and internationally as the leading reference guide in the field, this volume provides a scientific basis for analyzing the various sports techniques used in baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, softball, swimming, and track and field's running, jumping, and throwing. KEY TOPICS: The book explains how these techniques are used by first considering the basic factors involved in the performance of each technique, then discusses the current controversies and latest research findings surrounding each technique ... includes revised coverage of track and field -- the sport in which the most important research advances have been made ... discusses basic biomechanical concepts in order, from simple to complex, with each new concept building upon the last ... covers often overlooked aspects such as impulse, mechanical energy, lift and drag, and the segmentation method of locating the center of gravity of an athlete ... provides coverage of forms of motion, linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, and fluid mechanics ... plus, contains new and revised illustrations throughout. Ideal for sports trainers, therapists, and anyone involved in biomechanics.
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Rating: - superb book for students studying sports science
this will help students, or participants about specific sport techniques within their sport. Very technical and good progression for specific movements. Very useful for analysing sporting techniques. Has specific categories detailing swimming, football, baseball and basketball.
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