Biomechanics of sport and exercise

Author(s)

• McGinnis, Peter

Bibliographic Information

Biomechanics of sport and exercise

Peter M. McGinnis

Human Kinetics, c2020

4th ed

• : hardback

Note

Previous ed., copyrighted in 1999, 2005 and 2013

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

A standout among introductory biomechanics texts, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, takes a unique approach to introducing exercise and sport biomechanics. Using simple terms, the book presents mechanics before functional anatomy, helping students first understand external forces and their effects on motion; then explores how the musculoskeletal system responds and generates its own internal forces to maintain position; and finally shows how to apply biomechanical principles to analyze movement and ultimately improve performance. The fourth edition expands its commitment to enabling students to discover the principles of biomechanics through observation. Easy-to-understand experiments are presented for students to try in the classroom or on their own. Sample problem sidebars guide students through choosing the appropriate equation to determine the forces acting or motion occurring in a specific scenario and then helps them solve the equation. This practical approach-combining clear illustrations, sample calculations, and encouragement for active learning-helps students develop a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanical concepts. In addition to careful updates throughout the book, other new enhancements in the fourth edition include the following: New content explores the technologies and devices available to coaches, athletes, and the general public to measure aspects of athletes' movements. New full-color art and diagrams enhance the text and help students visualize mechanics in real-world scenarios. Explanations of the equations used in the text make the content more accessible to students. New concept application boxes provide deeper analysis of the field use of biomechanics, with topics such as the Magnus effect in baseball pitching, the wetsuit effect in triathlons, power output in cycling, centripetal acceleration when running a curve, and the work-energy principles in modern shot putting. Other learning aids include bold key terms, chapter objectives, and a guide to key equations and abbreviations. The chapters include a total of 18 sample problems that students can solve using a step-by-step process. A companion web resource offers additional review questions and problem sets. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, introduces the biomechanics of human movement in a clear and concise manner while promoting an active, engaged learning experience. Students will discover the principles of mechanics for themselves, resulting in a strong understanding of the subject matter.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Why Study Biomechanics? What Is Biomechanics? What Are the Goals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics? The History of Sport Biomechanics The Organization of Mechanics Basic Dimensions and Units of Measurement Used in Mechanics Summary Part I. External Biomechanics: External Forces and Their Effects on the Body and Its Movement Chapter 1. Forces: Maintaining Equilibrium or Changing Motion What Are Forces? Classifying Forces Friction Addition of Forces: Force Composition Resolution of Forces Static Equilibrium Summary Chapter 2. Linear Kinematics: Describing Objects in Linear Motion Motion Linear Kinematics Uniform Acceleration and Projectile Motion Summary Chapter 3. Linear Kinetics: Explaining the Causes of Linear Motion Newton's First Law of Motion: Law of Inertia Conservation of Momentum Newton's Second Law of Motion: Law of Acceleration Impulse and Momentum Newton's Third Law of Motion: Law of Action-Reaction Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Summary Chapter 4. Work, Power, and Energy: Explaining the Causes of Motion Without Newton Work Energy The Work-Energy Principle Power Summary Chapter 5. Torques and Moments of Force: Maintaining Equilibrium or Changing Angular Motion What Are Torques? Forces and Torques in Equilibrium What Is Center of Gravity? Summary Chapter 6. Angular Kinematics: Describing Objects in Angular Motion Angular Position and Displacement Angular and Linear Displacement Angular Velocity Angular and Linear Velocity Angular Acceleration Angular and Linear Acceleration Anatomical System for Describing Limb Movements Summary Chapter 7. Angular Kinetics: Explaining the Causes of Angular Motion Angular Inertia Angular Momentum Angular Interpretation of Newton's First Law of Motion Angular Interpretation of Newton's Second Law of Motion Angular Impulse and Angular Momentum Angular Interpretation of Newton's Third Law of Motion Summary Chapter 8. Fluid Mechanics: The Effects of Water and Air Buoyant Force: Force Due to Immersion Dynamic Fluid Force: Force Due to Relative Motion Summary Part II. Internal Biomechanics: Internal Forces and Their Effects on the Body and Its Movement Chapter 9. Mechanics of Biological Materials: Stresses and Strains on the Body Stress Strain Mechanical Properties of Materials: The Stress-Strain Relationship Mechanical Properties of the Musculoskeletal System Summary Chapter 10. The Skeletal System: The Rigid Framework of the Body Bones Joints Summary Chapter 11. The Muscular System: The Motors of the Body The Structure of Skeletal Muscle Muscle Action Muscle Contraction Force Summary Chapter 12. The Nervous System: Control of the Musculoskeletal System The Nervous System and the Neuron The Motor Unit Receptors and Reflexes Summary Part III. Applying Biomechanical Principles Chapter 13. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Technique Types of Biomechanical Analysis Steps of a Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis Sample Analyses Summary Chapter 14. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training Biomechanics and Training Qualitative Anatomical Analysis Method Sample Analyses Summary Chapter 15. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Understand Injury Development Mechanical Stress and Injury Tissue Response to Stress Mechanism of Overuse Injury Individual Differences in Tissue Threshold Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Injury Sample Analysis: Overuse Injuries in Running Summary Chapter 16. Technology in Biomechanics Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis Measurement Issues Tools for Measuring Biomechanical Variables Summary

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Details

• NCID: BB29896701
• ISBN:
  • 9781492571407
• LCCN: 2019021545
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Champaign, Ill.
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 401 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QP303
  • NLM : WE 103
  • DC23 : 612.7/6
• Subject Headings:
  • MESH : Biomechanical Phenomena
  • MESH : Exercise -- physiology
  • MESH : Sports -- physiology