Biomechanics: A Qualitative Approach for Studying Human Movement

Chapters to 2nd Edition: * The Study and Analysis of Human Movement [Kinesiology & Biomechanics; Nature of Skills; Primary Mechanical Purpose of a Skill] * The Skeletal System and Its Movement [Articulations; Link System & its Movements; Anthropometric Measures] * Fundamental Mechanical Concepts [How We Look At Movement-Frame of Reference & System; Force; Pressure; Mass and Weight; Volume & Density; Center of Gravity; Work; Types of Motion] * Force [4 Properties of a Force; Newton's Third Law of Motion; Friction; Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces; Resistive and Motive Force; Force Diagrams & Vectors] * Torque [Torque & Rotary Motion; Vector Composition; Linear and Rotary Motion; Center of Gravity] * Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System [Leverlike Arrangements; Wheel and Axlelike Arrangements; Pulleylike Arrangements; Musculoskeletal Machines] * Biomechanical Relationships in the Upper Extremity [The Shoulder Girdle; Shoulder Joint; Elbow Joint; Radioulnar Joint; Wrist Joint] * Biomechanical Relationships in the Lower Extremity [Hip Joint; Knee Joint; Tibiofibular Joint; Ankle & Foot; Lower Extremity during Locomotion; Lower Extremity Postures; Misalignments; Postural Alignments] * Biomechanical Relationships in the Trunk [Skull; Thorax, Vertebral Column] * Linear Movement Responses to Applied Forces [Linear Speed and Velocity; Linear Acceleration; Linear Motion Changes; Relationship of Force, Mass, and Linear Acceleration; Centripetal Force and Radial Acceleration] * Linear Momentum [Linear Impulse; Conservation of Linear Momentum] * Application of Biomechanics to Neuromuscular Fitness [Aspects of Fitness; Resistance Devices used in Training; Strength; Muscular Power; Muscular Endurance; Flexibility] * Analysis of Projectile-Related Activities [Motion related to projectiles; Projecting for Vertical Distance; Projecting for Vertical Distance with a Horizontal Component; Horizontal Distance; Projecting for Accuracy] * Applications of Aerodynamics in Sport [Drag Force; Effects of Drag on the Body and Objects in Sport; Aerodynamic Lift Force; Lift Force Produced by Spin: The Magnus Effect] * Application of Hydrodynamics in Swimming [Buoyancy and Flotation; Resistance and Propulsion; Resistive Forces in Swimming Skills; Propulsive Forces in Swimming Skills; Swimming Efficiency and Speed] * Rotary Movement Responses to Applied Torques [Angular Speed and Velocity; Linear Velocity of a Point on a Rotating Body; Angular Acceleration; Torque, Rotational Inertia & Angular Acceleration] * Angular Momentum [Angular Impulse; Conservation of Angular Momentum within a System; Vector Resolution of Angular Momentum] * Analysis of Balance-Related Activities [Linear and Rotary Equilibrium; Linear and Rotary Stability; Analyzing Balance-Related Performances; Maintaining Balance in Static Positions; Balance during Movement] * Analysis of Activities in Which the Body Rotates Free of Support [Human Body in Rotary Motion; Initia

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