Main description:

Applied Sport Mechanics, 4th Edition helps students understand how the fundamental laws of human movement can affect an athlete's performance. It explores the basic principles of kinetics, kinematics and sports technique through a variety of applied scenarios.

Split into two parts, the first section focuses on the fundamentals of sport mechanics. Major topics covered include the anatomy of sport mechanics, linear motion and kinetics in sport and moving through fluids.

The second part of the book helps students apply the information they learnt in Part I. Students are taught how to break a skill into phases and what to look for
in each phase. They also learn the mechanical principles to help them correct
any errors.

Formerly titled Sport Mechanics for Coaches this guide builds on the success of its previous editions. New material includes a web study guide, updated pedagogical aids, visual aids, reorganised content and expanded sidebars.

Contents:

Part I. Foundations of Movement in Sports

Chapter 1. Introduction to Applied Sport Mechanics

How Applied Sport Mechanics Is Organized

What Is Sport Mechanics?

Understanding and Quantifying Technique

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 2. Sport Mechanics Anatomy

Standard Anatomical Reference Terminology

Connection Between Human Anatomy and Sport Mechanics

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 3. Sport Mechanics Fundamentals

How to Describe Human Motion

Applying Sport Mechanics to Resistance Training

Measurement and Evaluation in Sport Mechanics

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 4. Linear Motion in Sport

Linear Motion Measures (Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration)

Linear Motion for Projectiles

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 5. Linear Kinetics in Sport

Fundamental Principles of Linear Kinetics

Momentum and Impulse in Sport

How to Measure Linear Kinetics: Running Gait

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 6. Angular Motion in Sport

Fundamental Principles of Angular Motion

Applied Angular Motion: How an Athlete Initiates Rotation

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 7. Angular Kinetics in Sport

Gravity: Fundamental Principle of Angular Kinetics

Angular Momentum

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 8. Stability and Instability

Fundamental Principles for Stability

Mechanical Principles for Stability

Factors That Increase Stability

How to Measure Center of Gravity and Line of Gravity for an Athlete

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 9. Sport Kinetics

Work

Power

Energy

Rebound

Friction

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 10. Moving Through Fluids

Fundamental Principles of Moving Through Fluids

Hydrostatic Pressure and Buoyancy

Drag and Lift

Factors That Influence Moving Through Air and Water

Summary

Key Terms

References

Part II. Putting Your Knowledge of Sport Mechanics to Work

Chapter 11. Analyzing Sport Skills

Step 1: Determine the Objectives of the Skill

Step 2: Note Any Special Characteristics of the Skill

Step 3: Study Top-Flight Performances of the Skill

Step 4: Divide the Skill Into Phases

Step 5: Divide Each Phase Into Key Objectives

Step 6: Understand the Mechanical Reasons Each Key Element Is Performed as It Is

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 12. Identifying and Correcting Errors in Sport Skills

Step 1: Observe the Complete Skill

Step 2: Analyze Each Phase and Its Key Elements

Step 3: Use Your Knowledge of Sport Mechanics in Your Analysis

Step 4: Select Errors to Be Corrected

Step 5: Decide on Appropriate Methods for the Correction of Errors

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 13. Selected Sport Skills

Sprinting

Jumping

Wheelchair Sports

Throwing

Striking and Batting

Swinging and Rotating

Weightlifting

Combat Throwing

Tackle in Football

Swimming

Kicking a Ball

Paddling a Watercraft

References

Appendix. Units of Measurement and Conversions