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Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion with Dynamic Human 2.0 and Powerweb: Health and Human Performance

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This introductory text provides undergraduate students with the basics of anatomy, physiology, and the applications of kinesiology. It uses a qualitative approach with an easy-to-follow writing style. Theory is balanced with many sport and real-world applications to promote the integrated nature of kinesiology, including the anatomical and biomechanical concepts. New texts now come packaged with Dynamic Human and PowerWeb: Health & Human Performance!

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

Part I Anatomical and Physiological Fundamentals of Human Motion

2 The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements

3 The Musculoskeletal System: The Musculature

4 The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion

5 The Upper Extremity: The Shoulder Region

6 The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

7 The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region

8 The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot

9 The Spinal Column and Thorax

Part II Fundamentals of Biomechanics

10 Terminology and Measurement in Biomechanics

11 The Description of Human Motion

12 The Conditions of Linear Motion

13 The Conditions of Rotary Motion

14 The Center of Gravity and Stability

Part III Motor Skills: Principles and Applications

15 The Standing Posture

16 Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise

17 Moving Objects: Pushing and Pulling

18 Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking

19 Locomotion: Solid Surface

20 Locomotion: The Aquatic Environment

21 Locomotion: When Suspended and Free of Support

22 Impact

23 Instrumentation for Motion Analysis

Appendix A Glossary

Appendix B Classification of Joints and Their Movements

Appendix C Joint Range of Motion

Appendix D Muscular Attachments and Nerve Supply

Appendix E Mathematics Review

Appendix F Table of Trigonometric Functions

Appendix G U.S. - Metric Equivalents

Appendix H Exercises for Kinesiological Analysis

Appendix I Answers to Problems in Part II

Product Details

ISBN:
9780072489101
Subtitle:
Scientific Basis of Human Motion with Dynamic Human 2.0 and Powerweb: Health and Human Performance
Publisher:
Libri
Author:
Luttgens, Kathryn
Author:
Hamilton, Nancy
Subject:
Physical Education
Subject:
Sports medicine
Subject:
Human Motion,Kinesiology,Musculoskeletal System,Physiological Fundamentals,Scientific Basis,Extremity,Human Performanc,Health,PowerWeb,Dynamic Human,Locomotion,Moving Objects
Copyright:
Edition Number:
10
Publication Date:
August 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
640
Dimensions:
9.34x7.36x1.16 in. 2.58 lbs.

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