Fundamentals of Biomechanics /
Fundamentals of Biomechanics introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be improved. Teachers, coaches and physical therapists all use biomechanics to help people improve movement and decrease the risk of injury. The book presents a comprehensive review of the majo...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, MA :
Springer US,
2003.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Fundamentals of Biomechanics introduces the exciting world of how human movement is created and how it can be improved. Teachers, coaches and physical therapists all use biomechanics to help people improve movement and decrease the risk of injury. The book presents a comprehensive review of the major concepts of biomechanics and summarizes them in nine principles of biomechanics. Fundamentals of Biomechanics concludes by showing how these principles can be used by movement professionals to improve human movement. Specific case studies are presented in physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 337 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781475752984 (electronic bk.) 1475752989 (electronic bk.) |