Sports Biomechanics
the basics: optimising human performance
$48.00
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2017
Summary
Unleashing Human Potential: A Guide to Sports Biomechanics
Human beings are the ‘all-rounders’ of the natural world – while they aren’t naturally the quickest, biggest or strongest creatures, they can achieve more amazing physical feats than any other animal. Nowhere is this ability more pronounced than in sporting performance, the ideal area for studying the mechanics of a human – our biomechanics. But all too often the study of sports biomechanics can become bogge…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472917225 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472917227 |
| Author: | Prof. Prof. Anthony J. Blazevich, Prof. Anthony J. Blazevich |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2017 |
| Weight: | 416g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 154mm x 16mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This book is nothing short of a bible … it ditches the unnecessary scientific jargon used by many of its rival and instead adopts a simple yet comprehensive tone to answer all the sporting questions that you’ve always wanted to know. * Women’s Fitness *Highly recommended for students, teachers, coaches and, of course, athletes. * The Sport and Exercise Scientist *This excellent, easy-to-read book is a must for all coaches and students interested in developing their understanding of sports performance and its improvement. – Scott Grace, Performance and Development Coordinator, UK Athletics
About The Author
Prof. Prof. Anthony J. Blazevich
Anthony Blazevich is a Professor of Biomechanics at Edith Cowan University in Australia and an award-winning university lecturer. He is a Fellow of the European College of Sports Sciences and member of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Australian Strength & Conditioning Association and National Strength & Conditioning Association.
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