Kinanthropometry IX
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
Published on 5. May 2006
Book
Hardback
168 pages
978-0-415-38053-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is an edited collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the Ninth International Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Defined as the relationship between human body structure and function, kinanthropometry is an area of growing interest, and these proceedings will be of use to students, academics and professionals in the areas of ergonomics, sports science, nutrition, health, and other allied fields. The assembled works represent the latest research findings across kinanthropometry, moving the discipline forward and promoting good practice and the exchange of expertise.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
30 s/w Zeichnungen, 38 s/w Tabellen
38 Tables, black and white; 30 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
423 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-38053-9 (9780415380539)
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Michael Marfell-Jones | Arthur Stewart | Tim Olds
Kinanthropometry IX
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
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Michael Marfell-Jones | Arthur Stewart | Tim Olds
Kinanthropometry IX
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
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08/2006
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Michael Marfell-Jones | Arthur Stewart | Tim Olds
Kinanthropometry IX
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
E-Book
08/2006
Routledge
€0.00
Available for download
Persons
Michael Marfell-Jones is Professor and Chair of Health Sciences at the Universal College of Learning, Palmerston North, New Zealand and President of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Arthur Stewart is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK. Tim Olds is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia.
Content
Introduction 1 The use of 3D whole-body scanners in anthropometry 2 Comparative morphology of strongmen and bodybuilders 3 Built for Success: Homogeneity in Elite Athlete Morphology 4 A kinanthropometric profile and morphological prediction functions of elite international male javelin throwers 5 Athletic Morphology: Approaches and limitations using dual X-ray absorptiometry and anthropometry 6 Monitoring exercise-induced fluid losses by segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis 7 Anthropometric Measurements in Zambian Children 8 Pubertal Maturation, Hormonal Levels and Body Composition in Elite Gymnasts 9 Body Composition Before and After Six Weeks Pre-season Training in Professional Football Players 10 Body image and body composition differences in Japanese and Australian males 11 The observed and perceived body image of female Comrades Marathon athletes