The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement

The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement
ISBN-10
0732997585
ISBN-13
9780732997588
Category
Education
Pages
363
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Macmillan Education AU
Author
Bruce Abernethy

Description

Introduces each of the major biophysical subdisciplines of kinesiology, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology. Chapters describe each subdiscipline's basic methods and concepts, typical research questions, interpretations of lifespan changes and adaptations to training, key historical developments, and professional training and organizations. Also included are brief reports of exemplary research studies from around the world, as well as some web sites and list servers that focus on relevant topics in human movement studies. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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