Biomechanics: A Case-Based Approach + Online Access

Description

Biomechanics: A Case-Based Approach focuses on the comprehension, retention, and application of the core concepts of biomechanics using problem-based learning strategies. The book features a broad range of case studies and examples to illustrate key content throughout the text. Relevant and realistic problems provide students with the opportunity to associate what they’re learning in class to real-life applications in the field.

Biomechanics: A Case-Based Approach, offers a unique approach to understanding biomechanical concepts through the use of mathematical problems. The conversational writing style engages students’ attention while not sacrificing the rigor of the content. Case studies and real-world examples illustrate key content areas while competency checks, located at the conclusion of each major section, correspond to the first three areas of Bloom's Taxonomy: remember, understand, and apply.

The text employs the technique of guided discover to ensure that all students understand the concepts of biomechanics. To accommodate a variety of student learning styles, content is presented physically, graphically, and mathematically.

Key features:

• Learning Objectives found at the beginning of each chapter address the objectives of each lesson
• Definitions presented in the margins of the text help define new words each time they appear
• Important Points provide summaries in the margin throughout the text
• Essential Math boxes provide a review of essential math before it is presented in the text
• Applied Research helps to illustrate biomechanical concepts
• Competency Checks found at the conclusion of major sections ask conceptual and quantitative questions to foster critical thinking and further student comprehension
• End of Chapter Pedagogy includes: Chapter Summary and Conclusion, Review Questions, and a list of Chapter Reference

Applicable Courses

This text is appropriate for a 4-year institution’s undergraduate program for the introductory biomechanics course(s) as well as the intro-level courses taught in the kinesiology and exercise science major. This book may also useful in some graduate programs in allied health professions such as athletic training, physical therapy, or chiropractic medicine.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Part I The Whole Body Level
Chapter 2 Describing Motion I: Linear Kinematics in One Dimension
Chapter 3 Describing Motion II: Linear Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Chapter 4 Describing Motion III: Angular Kinematics
Chapter 5 Describing Motion IV: Inertia and Momentum
Chapter 6 Explaining Motion I: Linear Kinetics
Chapter 7 Explaining Motion II: Angular Kinetics
Chapter 8 Explaining Motion III: Energy, Work, and Power
Chapter 9 Explaining Motion IV: Impacts and the Conservation Laws

Part II Tissue Level
Chapter 10 Biomechanics of the Human Frame: Tissue Mechanics
Chapter 11 Biomechanics of the Human Motor: Muscle Mechanics

Part III Joint Level
Chapter 12 Single Joint Concepts
Chapter 13 Lower Extremity Biomechanics
Chapter 14 Trunk Biomechanics
Chapter 15 Upper Extremity Biomechanics

Part IV Limb Level
Chapter 16 Multi-Joint Concepts

Part V Integrating the Levels
Chapter 17 Putting it All Together

About the Authors

Sean P. Flanagan, PhD, ATC, CSCS-Associate Professor, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California