Biomechanics of Sport

by Christopher L. Vaughan

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000141931
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/17/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	328
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Christopher L. Vaughan (Author)

Table of Contents

Substantive Issues in Running. Swimming: Forces on Aquatic Animals and Humans. Rowing and Sculling Mechanics. Biomechanics of Speed Skating. Weightlifting and Training. The Throwing Events in Track and Field. Ski-Jumping, Alpine and Cross Country Skiing. Tennis Strokes and Equipment. Mechanics of Cycling. Index.

Editorial Reviews

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.com)

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