Physiology, Zoology - General & Miscellaneous, Theoretical Physics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Biomechanics, Human Anatomy - General & Miscellaneous, Sports - General, Sports Health & Medicine
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Overview
This informative text features current and thorough reviews of the biomechanics of sport for improved performance, etiology, and pre-vention of injuries. Winter sports and aquatics are covered, with an emphasis on developing training programs for ski-jumping, alpine, and cross country skiing. Other sports featured include modeling perspectives in speed skating, swimming, and the mechanics of rowing and sculling. Track-and-field athletics, ball games, weight lifting, and training are examined in terms of per-formance, safety, and re-search methodology. Sports scientists and sports medicine specialists will find this book invaluable.Editorials
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Comprises contributions from 14 researchers, academicians and exercise physiologists. Reviews the biomechanics the study of external forces on the human body and the resulting effects of running, swimming, rowing and sculling, speed skating, weight training, track and field events, various forms of skiing, tennis, and cycling. Includes numerous sample equations and graphs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR booknews.comBook Details
Published
November 30, 1988
Publisher
Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, c1989.
Pages
328
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780849368202