Applied anatomy and biomechanics in sport

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Bibliographic Details
Group Author: Ackland Timothy R., 1958-; Elliott Bruce, 1945-; Bloomfield J.; (John) 1932-
Published: Human Kinetics,
Publisher Address: Champaign, IL
Publication Dates: c2009.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 2nd ed.
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Carrier Form: x, 366 p.: ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 9780736063388 (hard cover)
0736063382 (hard cover)
Index Number: R322
CLC: R322
Call Number: R322/A652/2nd.ed.
Contents: Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-357) and index.
Part 1: Fundamental concepts -- The assessment and modification model -- Talent identification and profiling -- Part 2: Applied anatomy: assessment and modification of physical capacities -- Absolute body size -- Somatotype in sport -- Body composition in sport -- Proportionality -- Posture -- Strength -- Power -- Speed -- Flexibility -- Balance and agility -- Modification physical capacities -- Part 3: Biomechanics: assessment and modification of sort techniques -- Analysis of sport performance -- Image analysis in sport performance -- Application of biomechanics in the improvement of sport performance -- Mechanics in sport: specific application -- Part 4: Practical example -- A practical example: pole vault.