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1) Biomechanics
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This program discusses biomechanics. Starting with the Greek and Roman influences on biomechanics the program also covers the fundamental concepts and principles of biomechanics. External and internal forces are discussed as well as applications of biomechanics in sports, injury prevention, equipment design and other areas.
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This program looks at the physics of human movement. It begins by examing some of the fundamentals of mechanics, including Netwon's laws, types of forces, force summation, inertia, momentum and acceleration. It also covers three types of levers, first, second and third class, and investigates where levers exist in the human body. Types of motion, friction and balance and stability in relation to biomechanics and the human body are also explored.
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"Human Bones combines a discussion of the function and design of human bones with color photographs. R. McNeill Alexander, the world's foremost authority on biomechanics, takes the reader on a tour of the human skeleton, investigating and celebrating the human body's 213 bones." "Alexander explores the nature of human bones as well as their relationship with other parts of the body in this informative book. Beginning by reminding readers that bones...
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This edition examines fundamental concepts and principles practitioners need to understand in order to make decisions on what might be appropriate in the programme design for their athletes. An integration of coaching theory and scientific underpinnings, this book is useful for those interested in muscular strength.
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