Biomechanics of Sport [Hardcover]

This informative text features current and thorough reviews of the biomechanics of sport for improved performance, etiology, and pre-vention of injuries. Winter sports and aquatics are covered, with an emphasis on developing training programs for ski-jumping, alpine, and cross country skiing. Other sports featured include modeling perspectives in speed skating, swimming, and the mechanics of rowing and sculling. Track-and-field athletics, ball games, weight lifting, and training are examined in terms of per-formance, safety, and re-search methodology. Sports scientists and sports medicine specialists will find this book invaluable.Substantive Issues in Running. Swimming: Forces on Aquatic Animals and Humans. Rowing and Sculling Mechanics. Biomechanics of Speed Skating. Weightlifting and Training. The Throwing Events in Track and Field. Ski-Jumping, Alpine and Cross Country Skiing. Tennis Strokes and Equipment. Mechanics of Cycling. Index.This informative text features current and thorough reviews of the biomechanics of sport for improved performance, etiology, and pre-vention of injuries.Christopher L. Vaughan (Author)US? 1989 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC