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 . 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 HK Propel , 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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