Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

A standout among introductory biomechanics texts, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, takes a unique approach to introducing exercise and sport biomechanics. Using simple terms, the book presents mechanics before functional anatomy, helping students first understand external forces and their effects on motion; then explores how the musculoskeletal system responds and generates its own internal forces to maintain position; and finally shows how to apply biomechanical principl...