A standout among introductory biomechanics texts,Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, takes a unique approach to introducing exercise and sport biomechanics. Using simple terms, the book presents mechanics before functional anatomy, helping students first understand external forces and their effects on motion; then explores how the musculoskeletal system responds and generates its own internal forces to maintain position; and finally shows how to apply biomechanical principles to analyze movement and ultimately improve performance.
The fourth edition expands its commitment to enabling students to discover the principles of biomechanics through observation. Easy-to-understand experiments are presented for students to try in the classroom or on their own. Sample problem sidebars guide students through choosing the appropriate equation to determine the forces acting or motion occurring in a specific scenario and then helps them solve the equation. This practical approach—combining clear illustrations, sample calculations, and encouragement for active learning—helps students develop a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanical concepts.
In addition to careful updates throughout the book, other new enhancements in the fourth edition include the following:
New content explores the technologies and devices available to coaches, athletes, and the general public to measure aspects of athletes’ movements.
New full-color art and diagrams enhance the text and help students visualize mechanics in real-world scenarios.
Explanations of the equations used in the text make the content more accessible to students.
New concept application boxes provide deeper analysis of the field use of biomechanics, with topics such as the Magnus effect in baseball pitching, the wetsuit effect in triathlons, power output in cycling, centripetal acceleration when running a curve, and the work-energy principles in modern shot putting.
Other learning aids include bold key terms, chapter objectives, and a guide to key equations and abbreviations. The chapters include a total of 18 sample problems that students can solve using a step-by-step process. A companion web resource offers additional review questions and problem sets.
Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, introduces the biomechanics of human movement in a clear and concise manner while promoting an active, engaged learning experience. Students will discover the principles of mechanics for themselves, resulting in a strong understanding of the subject matter.
Author(s): McGinnis, Peter M.
Edition: 4
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Year: 2020
Language: English
Commentary: Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise,With Web Resource
Pages: 416
Tags: Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise,With Web Resource
preface
acknowledgments
student and instructor resources
introduction Why Study Biomechanics?
What Is Biomechanics? • What Are the Goals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics? • The History of Sport Biomechanics • The Organization of Mechanics • Basic Dimensions and Units of Measurement Used in Mechanics • Summary
part I External Biomechanics
External Forces and Their Effects on the Body and Its Movement
chapter 1 Forces
Maintaining Equilibrium or Changing Motion
What Are Forces? • Classifying Forces • Friction • Addition of Forces: Force Composition • Resolution of Forces • Static Equilibrium • Summary
chapter 2 Linear Kinematics
Describing Objects in Linear Motion
Motion • Linear Kinematics • Uniform Acceleration and Projectile Motion • Summary
chapter 3 Linear Kinetics
Explaining the Causes of Linear Motion
Newton’s First Law of Motion: Law of Inertia • Conservation of Momentum • Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Law of Acceleration • Impulse and Momentum • Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Law of Action-Reaction • Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation • Summary
chapter 4 Work, Power, and Energy
Explaining the Causes of Motion Without Newton
Work • Energy • The Work–Energy Principle • Power • Summary
chapter 5 Torques and Moments of Force
Maintaining Equilibrium or Changing Angular Motion
What Are Torques? • Forces and Torques in Equilibrium • What Is the Center of Gravity? • Summary
chapter 6 Angular Kinematics
Describing Objects in Angular Motion
Angular Position and Displacement • Angular and Linear Displacement • Angular Velocity • Angular and Linear Velocity • Angular Acceleration • Angular and Linear Acceleration • Anatomical System for Describing Limb Movements • Summary
chapter 7 Angular Kinetics
Explaining the Causes of Angular Motion
Angular Inertia • Angular Momentum • Angular Interpretation of Newton’s First Law of Motion • Angular Interpretation of Newton’s Second Law of Motion • Angular Impulse and Angular Momentum • Angular Interpretation of Newton’s Third Law of Motion • Summary
chapter 8 Fluid Mechanics
The Effects of Water and Air
Buoyant Force: Force Due to Immersion • Dynamic Fluid Force: Force Due to Relative Motion • Summary
part II Internal Biomechanics
Internal Forces and Their Effects on the Body and Its Movement
chapter 9 Mechanics of Biological Materials
Stresses and Strains on the Body
Stress • Strain • Mechanical Properties of Materials: The Stress–Strain Relationship • Mechanical Properties of the Musculoskeletal System • Summary
chapter 10 The Skeletal System
The Rigid Framework of the Body
Bones • Joints • Summary
chapter 11 The Muscular System
The Motors of the Body
The Structure of Skeletal Muscle • Muscle Action • Muscle Contraction Force • Summary
chapter 12 The Nervous System
Control of the Musculoskeletal System
The Nervous System and the Neuron • The Motor Unit • Receptors and Reflexes • Summary
part III Applying Biomechanical Principles
chapter 13 Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Technique
Types of Biomechanical Analysis • Steps of a Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis • Sample Analyses • Summary
chapter 14 Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training
Biomechanics and Training • Qualitative Anatomical Analysis Method • Sample Analyses • Summary
chapter 15 Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Understand Injury Development
Mechanical Stress and Injury • Tissue Response to Stress • Mechanism of Overuse Injury • Individual Differences in Tissue Threshold • Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Injury • Sample Analysis: Overuse Injuries in Running • Summary
chapter 16 Technology in Biomechanics
Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis • Measurement Issues • Tools for Measuring Biomechanical Variables • Summary
appendix: Units of Measurement and Conversions
glossary
references and suggested readings
web resources
index
about the author
