Learn to:
- Understand the foundational concepts of biomechanics
- Navigate the intersection of the biological and mechanical worlds
- Score your highest in your biomechanics course
Jump into biomechanics with this definitive, user-friendly guide
Jump right into biomechanics, where the biological and mechanical worlds meet! Biomechanics is a fundamental concept that applies to a diverse range of fields, from biological sciences and sports medicine to ergonomics and engineering. If you want to ace your biomechanics class, this easy-to-use, jargon-free guide is the perfect resource!
- Jump into biomechanics — discover what biomechanics and kinesiology are and how they related to athletic training, sports medicine, and coaching
- Twisting and turning — understand torques and moments of force, as well as what these concepts mean for the way the body moves
- Touching a nerve — find out what nerves do and how they sense inputs and interact with other systems to produce motor outputs
- Measuring performance — dive into the fun part of biomechanics with an overview of measuring the physical performance of the body
- Ace your class — get insights about biomechanics that will help you prepare for your course on the subject and ace your exams
Open the book and find:
- An introduction to using biomechanics to analyze movement
- A full overview and intro to kinematics
- The terminology and foundational concepts of biomechanics
- A guide to motion analysis and control
- Medical illustrations to drive home lessons
- Information on motion capturing systems
- Tips to get the most out of your biomechanics course
