ISBN: 9780073376448    Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Year of publishing: 2011     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 560        

"Basic Biomechanics" provides balanced coverage of anatomical structure, biomechanics, and applications, as recommended by the Biomechanics Academy of AAHPERD. Numerous applications from sport, ergonomics, and daily living - both qualitative and quantitative - help demonstrate the relevance of biomechanical principles beyond elite sports performance and into everyday life. The quantitative aspects of biomechanics are presented in a manageable, progressive fashion, and a mathematics appendix helps make the material accessible to all students, regardless of mathematical skill level.
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