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Informationen zum Autor Roger Bartlett is Professor of Sports Biomechanics in the School of Physical Education! University of Otago! New Zealand. He is an Invited Fellow of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports and an Honorary Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences! of which he was Chairman from 1991-4. Roger is a former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Sports Sciences and Sports Biomechanics. Klappentext A comprehensive guide to the biomechanics topics covered in an undergraduate sports and exercise science degree. It includes chapters that contain cross references to key terms and definitions from that chapter! learning objectives and summaries! study tasks to confirm and extend your understanding! and suggestions to further your reading. Zusammenfassung A comprehensive guide to the biomechanics topics covered in an undergraduate sports and exercise science degree. It includes chapters that contain cross references to key terms and definitions from that chapter! learning objectives and summaries! study tasks to confirm and extend your understanding! and suggestions to further your reading. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Movement Patterns- The Essence of Biomechanics 2. Qualitative Analysis of Sports Movements 3. More on Movement Patterns- The Geometry of Motion 4. Quantitative Analysis of Movement 5. Causes of Movement- Forces and Torques 6. The Anatomy of Human Movement
