Applied Biomechanics: Concepts And Connections (2nd Revised Edition)

Description

Written for undergraduate biomechanics courses, Applied Biomechanics: Concepts and Connections, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that focuses on making connections between biomechanics and other subdisciplines of exercise science. With that in mind, each chapter contains a Concepts section and a Connections section. The Concepts are the core nuts and bolts of understanding the mechanics of movement. The Connections are designed to show how the Concepts are used in the many diverse areas within the movement sciences.

The Second Edition was written to meet the needs of students who aspire to any field of human movement or performance, making the concepts of biomechanics relevant no matter their ultimate choice of profession.

Key Features

• A new end-of-text Student Workbook provides additional problems that are ideal for homework assignments, study aids, and in-class exercises. PDF pages also available on Navigate 2
• Sample Problems provide students with walk-throughs of complex and especially important concepts
• Review Questions and Practice Problems at the end of each chapter reinforce student comprehension of the material
• Focus on Research boxes introduce students to research in the field of biomechanics
• Dynamic full-color illustrations and photos bring core concepts to life

Table of Contents

1. Chapter  1  Biomechanics and Related Movement Disciplines
2. Chapter  2  Describing the System and Its Motion
3. Chapter  3  Paradigms for Studying Motion of the System
4. Chapter  4  Interaction of Forces and the System
5. Chapter  5  Linear Motion of the System
6. Chapter  6  Angular Motion of the System
7. Chapter  7  System Balance and Stability
8. Chapter  8  The System as a Machine
9. Chapter  9  System Motion in a Fluid Medium
10. Chapter  10  The System as a Projectile
11. Chapter  11  Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
12. Chapter  12  Connection by Application

Authors Biography

John McLester, PhD – Professor, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia

John McLester received his doctorate at the University of Alabama specializing in kinesiology under the mentorship of Dr. Phillip Bishop. Dr. McLester is currently a Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management at Kennesaw State University, Georgia. He taught and performed research at the University of West Georgia from 2000 to 2002 and at Western Kentucky University from 2002 to 2005. Dr. McLester’s research interests include physiological and biomechanical relationships.

Peter St. Pierre, PhD – Associate Professor, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia

Peter St. Pierre received his doctorate at the University of Georgia, specializing in teacher education. Dr. St. Pierre is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education at Kennesaw State University, Georgia. Dr. St. Pierre is responsible for the preparation of future health and physical education teachers. Dr. St. Pierre’s research interests include expertise in teaching and coaching.