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Applied Sport Mechanics
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Help students and coaches understand how the fundamental laws of human movement affect athletes’ performances.
Unlock the secrets of athletic performance with Applied Sport Mechanics, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access. This comprehensive guide is designed to help students, coaches, and physical educators understand the fundamental laws of human movement and their impact on sport performance. Authored by Brendan Burkett, PhD, a renowned expert in biomechanics and sport coaching, this edition offers a unique blend of theory and practical application. Throughout the full-color text, photos and illustrations offer visual demonstrations of the content to engage readers and clarify complex topics.
Key features include these:
Endorsed by SHAPE America, the updated fifth edition includes expanded information on new technologies and their use in biomechanical assessment and training. Instead of focusing on a few popular sports, Burkett explores mechanics across a range of sport skills—including sprinting, jumping, swimming, lifting, throwing, and kicking—and highlights applications across a diverse variety of sports, such as rugby, cycling, golf, swimming, and javelin throwing.
Whether you're a student in biomechanics or a professional looking to enhance your understanding of sport performance, Applied Sport Mechanics, Fifth Edition, is your go-to resource for mastering the mechanics of sport.
Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Unlock the secrets of athletic performance with Applied Sport Mechanics, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access. This comprehensive guide is designed to help students, coaches, and physical educators understand the fundamental laws of human movement and their impact on sport performance. Authored by Brendan Burkett, PhD, a renowned expert in biomechanics and sport coaching, this edition offers a unique blend of theory and practical application. Throughout the full-color text, photos and illustrations offer visual demonstrations of the content to engage readers and clarify complex topics.
Key features include these:
- Application to Sport sidebars that connect concepts directly to sport performance and analysis
- Pedagogical aids, including a glossary and chapter objectives, to facilitate learning and comprehension
- Related online resources delivered through HKPropel, featuring a study guide, chapter review questions, practical activities, and author recommendations of videos and blogs for further learning
Endorsed by SHAPE America, the updated fifth edition includes expanded information on new technologies and their use in biomechanical assessment and training. Instead of focusing on a few popular sports, Burkett explores mechanics across a range of sport skills—including sprinting, jumping, swimming, lifting, throwing, and kicking—and highlights applications across a diverse variety of sports, such as rugby, cycling, golf, swimming, and javelin throwing.
Whether you're a student in biomechanics or a professional looking to enhance your understanding of sport performance, Applied Sport Mechanics, Fifth Edition, is your go-to resource for mastering the mechanics of sport.
Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Fundamentals of Movement in Sports
- Part II: Applications in Sport
- Part III: Putting Your Knowledge of Sport Mechanics to Work
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index
- About the Author
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