The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement
Published on 1. September 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-0-88011-732-6 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to each of the major biophysical subdisciplines of kinesiology functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology. For each subdisciplines, the book describes: basic methods and concepts; explanations of the types of questions typically addressed and researched; how biophysical changes throughout the lifespan and adaptations to training and practice are interpreted and studied; key historical developments; professional training and organizations; and suggestions for further reading.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations, ports.
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 197 mm
Weight
953 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88011-732-6 (9780880117326)
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Other editions
New editions
Bruce Abernethy | Stephanie Hanrahan | Vaughan Kippers
The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement
Book
08/2004
2nd Edition
Human Kinetics Publishers
€69.46
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Content
Introduction to human movement studies; the biophysical subdisciplines of human movement; multidisciplinary and crossdisciplinary approaches to human movement.