Applied anatomy and biomechanics in sport
By: John Bloomfield, Timothy R. Ackland, Bruce C. Elliott.
Contributors: Bloomfield, J. 1932-; Ackland, Timothy R., 1958-; Elliott, Bruce, Ph.D.
Publisher: Blackwell Scientific Publications
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Melbourne, Australia; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 374
Subjects: Biomechanics; Sports -- Physiological aspects; Human mechanics; Human anatomy
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The role of science in sport --; title: Analysis of technique in sport --; title: The role of biomechanics in improving sport performance --; title: Modification of physique and/or technique to improve performance --; title: Body typing in sport --; title: Body composition in sport --; title: Body proportions and their effect on sport performance --; title: Postural considerations in sport performance --; title: Strength and power in sport -- Greg J. Wilson; title: Flexibility in sport --; title: Development of speed in sport --; title: Balance and agility in sport --; title: Talent identification and profiling in sport --; title: Assessment of physical capacity.