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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats. Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion with Dynamic Human 2.0 and Powerweb: Health and Human Performance
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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 2 The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements 4 The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion 6 The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand 8 The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot Part II Fundamentals of Biomechanics 11 The Description of Human Motion 13 The Conditions of Rotary Motion Part III Motor Skills: Principles and Applications 16 Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise 18 Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking 20 Locomotion: The Aquatic Environment 22 Impact Appendix A Glossary Appendix C Joint Range of Motion Appendix E Mathematics Review Appendix G U.S. - Metric EquivalentsAppendix I Answers to Problems in Part II | |||
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