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The biophysical foundations of human movement / Bruce Abernethy ... [et al.].

By: Abernethy, Bruce, 1958- [author.].
Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2005Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xi, 363 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.ISBN: 0736042768 (soft cover).Subject(s): Human mechanics | Biophysics | Kinesiology
Contents:
Introduction: human movement studies as a discipline and a profession -- Basic concepts of the musculoskeletal system -- Basic concepts of anthropometry -- Musculoskeletal changes throughout the life span -- Musculoskeletal adaptations to training -- Basic concepts of kinematics and kinetics -- Basic concepts of energetics -- Biomechanics across the life span -- Biomechanical adaptations to training -- Basic concepts of exercise metabolism -- Physiological adaptations to training -- Physiological capacity and performance across the life span --

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: human movement studies as a discipline and a profession -- Basic concepts of the musculoskeletal system -- Basic concepts of anthropometry -- Musculoskeletal changes throughout the life span -- Musculoskeletal adaptations to training -- Basic concepts of kinematics and kinetics -- Basic concepts of energetics -- Biomechanics across the life span -- Biomechanical adaptations to training -- Basic concepts of exercise metabolism -- Physiological adaptations to training -- Physiological capacity and performance across the life span --

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