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An introduction to human movement 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. The text 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.

Table of Contents:
Preface. Part 1: Introduction. 1. Introduction to the Biomechanics of Human Movement. 2. Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative Analysis. Part 2: Biological/Structural Bases. 3. Anatomical Description and its Limitations. 4. Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. Part 3: Mechanical Bases. 5. Linear and Angular Kinetics. 6. Linear Kinetics. 7. Angular Kinetics. 8. Fluid Mechanics. Part 4: Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis. 9. Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education. 10. Applying Biomechanics in Coaching. 11. Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning. 12. Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. References. Appendix A: Glossary. Appendix B: Conversion Factors. Appendix C: Suggested Answers to Selected Review Questions. Appendix D: Right Angle Trigonometry Review. Appendix E: Qualitative Analysis in Biomechanical Principles. Index. Lab Activities. About the Author. Index.

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"Fundamentals of Biomechanics" is an exceptionallywell written and structured introductory text on the biomechanics ofmovement. It integrates mechanical and biological concepts in a waythat enhances understanding of what students often find is a difficultarea of study!!! Many students will be stimulated by the book whileall will find it easy to read as [Dr. Knudson] has integrated thetopics covered into a coherent unit.'Bruce Elliott, Professor of Biomechanics, The University ofWestern Australia, Australia"Fundamentals of Biomechanics" delivers everything itpromises, and more. The challenge of teaching and learningbiomechanics is understanding the two distinct fields that itcomprises - biology and mechanics. In my experience, some studentsenter biomechanics with aptitude and interest in one of these fieldsand reluctance to the other. As a leader in biomechanics, Dr. Knudsonseems to realize this and does an expert job of teaching these twofields in separate parts of the textbook. The text is clearly written, and includes many helpful illustrations and examples.'Glenn S. Fleisig, Ph.D., Smith & Nephew Chair of Research, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL"Fundamentals of Biomechanics" is a wonderful andcomprehensive treatment which meets the needs and interest of bothstudents and educators! The text addresses the subject cohesively andsolidly in a technical, yet very readable and effective manner... I'lluse this text in my own summer course and recommend it tocolleagues.'Jani Macari Pallis, Ph.D., International Sports EngineeringAssociation, San Francisco, CADuane Knudsons book, "Fundamentals of Biomechanics," is anattempt to bridge the gap between quantitative andqualitativebiomechanics. The book is remarkably well written, the structure iswell designed and all the examples are carefully selected in order toenhance the understanding of the students. Additionally, themechanical and biological concepts are exceptionally well integrated.This increases the spectrum of fields of application. The book shouldbe read by students and professionals from all over the world. Thereason is that Duane Knudson explains biomechanics for students, coaches, physiotherapists and medical doctors in comprehensive aspectsof human movements clearly and simply with a biological andpredominantly qualitative approach.'Dr. Jurgen Krug, Professor of Biomechanics and TrainingTheory, Institute of Kinesiology, University of Leipzig, Germany "Fundamentals of Biomechanics is an exceptionally well written and structured introductory text on the biomechanics of movement. It integrates mechanical and biological concepts in a way that enhances understanding of what students often find is a difficult area of study!!! Many students will be stimulated by the book while all will find it easy to read as [Dr. Knudson] has integrated the topics covered into a coherent unit." (Bruce Elliott, Professor of Biomechanics, The University of Western Australia, Australia) "Fundamentals of Biomechanics delivers everything it promises, and more. The challenge of teaching and learning biomechanics is understanding the two distinct fields that it comprises - biology and mechanics. In my experience, some students enter biomechanics with aptitude and interest in one of these fields and reluctance to the other. As a leader in biomechanics, Dr. Knudson seems to realize this and does an expert job of teaching these two fields in separate parts of the textbook. The text is clearly written, and includes many helpful illustrations and examples." (Glenn S. Fleisig, Ph.D., Smith & Nephew Chair of Research, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL) "Fundamentals of Biomechanics is a wonderful and comprehensive treatment which meets the needs and interest of both students and educators! The text addresses the subject cohesively and solidly in a technical, yet very readable and effective manner... I'll use this text in my own summer course and recommend it to colleagues." Jani Macari Pallis, Ph.D., International Sports Engineering Association, San Francisco, CA "Duane Knudsons book, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, is an attemptto bridge the gap between quantitative and qualitative biomechanics. The book is remarkably well written, the structure is well designed and all the examples are carefully selected in order to enhance the understanding of the students. Additionally, the mechanical and biological concepts are exceptionally well integrated. This increases the spectrum of fields of application. The book should be read by students and professionals from all over the world. The reason is that Duane Knudson explains biomechanics for students, coaches, physiotherapists and medical doctors in comprehensive aspects of human movements clearly and simply with a biological and predominantly qualitative approach." (Dr. JA1/4rgen Krug, Professor of Biomechanics and Training Theory, Institute of Kinesiology, University of Leipzig, Germany)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780306474743
  • Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers Group
  • Publisher Imprint: Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers
  • Height: 230 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 934 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0306474743
  • Publisher Date: /05/2003
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 184 mm


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