Introduction to Sports Biomechanics

Analysing Human Movement Patterns

Roger Bartlett

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Routledge
13 January 2014

Biomechanics, human kinetics; Biomedical engineering; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Sports & outdoor recreation

Introduction to Sports Biomechanics: Analysing Human Movement Patterns is a genuinely accessible and comprehensive guide to all of the biomechanics topics covered in an undergraduate sports and exercise science degree.

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, the book explores both the qualitative and quantitative analysis of human movement, covering the following key topics:

Movement patterns – the essence and purpose of sports biomechanics

Qualitative analysis of sports movements

Sports movement patterns and the geometry of motion

Quantitative motion analysis in sports biomechanics

What causes sports movements? Forces and moments of force

The anatomy of human movement

Every chapter contains cross references to key terms and definitions, learning objectives and summaries, study tasks to confirm and extend understanding, and suggestions for further reading.

In addition to the printed textbook, readers of this new edition will also have access to an Interactive eTextbook version, a new kind of e-book that can be used on both mobile and desktop devices offering students an unparalleled level of interactivity. Featuring video, data files, pop-up definitions, hyperlinks, self-test quizzes and interactive labelling and sorting tasks, this new electronic edition brings the subject of sports biomechanics to life like no other textbook. This remains an essential course text for students of sport and exercise, human movement sciences, ergonomics, biomechanics, physical education, and sports performance and coaching.

By: Roger Bartlett
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9780415632423
ISBN 10: 0415632420
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 13 January 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Replaced By: 9780815381181
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Movement patterns – the essence of sports biomechanics 2. Qualitative analysis of sports movements 3. Sports movement patterns and the geometry of motion 4. Quantitative motion analysis in sports biomechanics 5. What causes sports movements? Forces and moments of force 6. The anatomy of human movement

Roger Bartlett was Professor of Sports Biomechanics in the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, New Zealand until he retired in August 2013; he formerly held professorships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Staffordshire University and Sheffield Hallam University, all in the UK. He is an Invited Fellow of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) and an Honorary Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, of which he was Chairman from 1991-1994. He is a former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sports Sciences and Sports Biomechanics. He is co-author of Sports Biomechanics: Reducing Injury Risk and Improving Sports Performance and co-editor of several other sports science books.