Applied Sport Mechanics

Tabla de contenidos

• Part I. Fundamentals of Movement in Sports
  • Chapter 1. Introduction to Applied Sport Mechanics
    • How Applied Sport Mechanics Is Organized
    • What Is Sport Mechanics?
    • Understanding and Quantifying Technique
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 2. Anatomical Requirements for Sport
    • Standard Anatomical Reference Terminology
    • Connection Between Human Anatomy and Sport Mechanics
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Sport Mechanics
    • How to Describe Human Motion
    • Applying Sport Mechanics to Resistance Training
    • Measurement and Evaluation in Sport Mechanics
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 4. Fundamentals of Sport Kinetics
    • Work
    • Power
    • Energy
    • Rebound
    • Friction
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
• Part II. Applications in Sport
  • Chapter 5. Linear Motion
    • Linear Motion Measures (Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration)
    • Linear Motion for Projectiles
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 6. Linear Kinetics
    • Fundamental Principles of Linear Kinetics
    • Momentum and Impulse in Sport
    • How to Measure Linear Kinetics: Running Gait
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 7. Angular Motion
    • Fundamental Principles of Angular Motion
    • Applied Angular Motion: How an Athlete Initiates Rotation
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 8. Angular Kinetics
    • Gravity: Fundamental Principle of Angular Kinetics
    • Angular Momentum
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 9. Stability and Instability
    • Fundamental Principles for Stability
    • Mechanical Principles for Stability
    • Factors That Increase Stability
    • How to Measure Center of Gravity and Line of Gravity for an Athlete
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 10. Moving Through Fluids
    • Fundamental Principles of Moving Through Fluids
    • Hydrostatic Pressure and Buoyancy
    • Drag and Lift
    • Factors That Influence Moving Through Air and Water
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
• Part III. Putting Your Knowledge of Sport Mechanics to Work
  • Chapter 11. Analyzing Sport Skills
    • Step 1: Determine the Objectives of the Skill
    • Step 2: Note Any Special Characteristics of the Skill
    • Step 3: Study Top-Flight Performances of the Skill
    • Step 4: Divide the Skill Into Phases
    • Step 5: Divide Each Phase Into Key Elements
    • Step 6: Understand the Mechanical Reasons That Each Key Element Is Performed as It Is
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 12. Identifying and Correcting Errors in Sport Skills
    • Step 1: Observe the Complete Skill
    • Step 2: Analyze Each Phase and Its Key Elements
    • Step 3: Use Your Knowledge of Sport Mechanics in Your Analysis
    • Step 4: Select Errors to Be Corrected
    • Step 5: Decide on Appropriate Methods for the Correction of Errors
    • Summary
    • Key Terms
    • References
  • Chapter 13. Optimizing Sport Mechanics
    • Sprinting
    • Jumping
    • Wheelchair Sports
    • Throwing
    • Striking and Batting
    • Swinging and Rotating
    • Weightlifting
    • Combat Throwing
    • Tackle in Football
    • Swimming
    • Kicking a Ball
    • Paddling a Watercraft
    • Summary
    • References
• Appendix. Units of Measurement and Conversions

Descripción

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

Dive into the foundational principles of kinetics, kinematics, and sport technique, and explore their real-world applications through a variety of engaging scenarios. Then learn how to observe and analyze an athlete’s technique and apply mechanical principles to correct errors and improve performance. With 13 well-structured chapters, this textbook is perfectly suited for a semester-long course, making it an ideal resource for both students and instructors.

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.

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