
Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement
3rd edition, 2013
By: Bruce Abernethy, Vaughan Kippers, Stephanie J. Hanrahan, Marcus G. Pandy, Ali McManus
Hardcover | 23 June 2013 | Edition Number 3
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Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Third Edition, introduces readers to key concepts concerning the anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological bases of human movement. The text provides undergraduate students with a broad foundation for more detailed study of the subdisciplines of human movement and for cross-disciplinary studies. Readers will learn the multi-dimensional changes in movement and movement potential that occur throughout the life span as well as those changes that occur as adaptations to training, practice, and other lifestyle factors.
This third edition includes the latest research and improved presentation to address areas of growth and change in the fields of human movement. The following are important updates to this edition:
- A new chapter on historical origins of human movement science provides students with an appreciation of the development of the field as well as its future directions.
- Content regarding exercise physiology has been reorganized to provide more discrete coverage of key concepts in nutrition.
- A new concluding section focuses on applications in the areas of prevention and management of chronic disease, prevention and management of injury, and performance enhancement in sport and the workplace, as well as the benefits of sport and exercise science to work, sport, and everyday living.
- Ancillary materials support instructors in teaching across disciplines as they assist students in understanding the breadth of content in this comprehensive text.
The third edition offers tools for retaining the material, including learning objectives and summaries in each chapter, a glossary, and lists of web-based resources. Throughout the text, special &;In Focus&; features highlight key organizations, individuals, and studies from around the world that have contributed to the current understanding of human movement. These features help readers appreciate the evolution of the field so that they may better understand its direction. Students interested in further study will find specialized texts for each of the subdisciplines listed in the Further Reading and References section of each chapter along with updated lists of websites.
The third edition of Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement offers a comprehensive introduction for students, scientists, and practitioners involved in the many professions grounded in or related to human movement, kinesiology, and sport and exercise science. By considering the effect of adaptations in each of the biophysical subdisciplines of human movement, Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement also illustrates the important role physical activity plays in the maintenance of health throughout the life span.
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ISBN: 9781450431651
ISBN-10: 1450431658
Published: 23rd June 2013
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 408
Audience: College, Tertiary and University
Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS
Country of Publication: US
Edition Number: 3
Edition Type: Revised
Dimensions (cm): 29.5 x 22.5 x 3
Weight (kg): 1.4
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