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Sports Biomechanics: The Basics: Optimising Human Performance Paperback – June 6 2017

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Human beings are the 'all-rounders' of the natural world – while they aren't naturally the quickest, biggest or strongest creatures, they can achieve more amazing physical feats than any other animal.

Nowhere is this ability more pronounced than in sporting performance, the ideal area for studying the mechanics of a human – our biomechanics. But all too often the study of sports biomechanics can become bogged down in pure mathematics, tables and graphs that bear little resemblance to what you see on the field of play.

In this comprehensively revised third edition of bestselling Sports Biomechanics, Professor Anthony Blazevich answers real-world questions using easily accessible language and fully updated, clear and concise diagrams.

Each chapter is devoted to a single area of the subject and details scientific underpinnings of sports performance; this edition features a new chapter on human gait (walking and running) as well as new information on the latest topics in sport biomechanics.

An absolutely essential resource for any student, athlete or fitness professional involved in the field of sports biomechanics.

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    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Sport
  4. Publication date
    June 6 2017
  5. Dimensions
    15.82 x 1.47 x 23.6 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1472917227
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1472917225
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“This book is nothing short of a bible ... it ditches the unnecessary scientific jargon used by many of its rival and instead adopts a simple yet comprehensive tone to answer all the sporting questions that you've always wanted to know.” ―Women's Fitness

“Highly recommended for students, teachers, coaches and, of course, athletes.” ―The Sport and Exercise Scientist

“This excellent, easy-to-read book is a must for all coaches and students interested in developing their understanding of sports performance and its improvement.” ―Scott Grace, Performance and Development Coordinator, UK Athletics

About the Author

Anthony Blazevich is a Professor of Biomechanics at Edith Cowan University in Australia and an award-winning university lecturer. He is a Fellow of the European College of Sports Sciences and member of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Australian Strength & Conditioning Association and National Strength & Conditioning Association.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Sport; 3rd edition (June 6 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472917227
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472917225
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 409 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.82 x 1.47 x 23.6 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Written so the reader can learn easier. But I found a mathematical error.
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The book is written in a way for the reader to better understand the book by explaining terminology as you go and highlighting vital key points to remember. But it can be quite intimidating for an absolute beginner. But take your time, breaks and keep pushing through.

It has an appendix and glossary to touch-up or re-learn maths basics or terminology.

The book finishes off with quizes to improve your knowledge — as Bloomsbury does, but I found that the quizes were quite difficult at the of the whole book as apposed to after each chapter (like in other Bloosmbury books). As a complex subject as this one, I think it should come after each chapter because of how heavy it can feel reading it at times. That way the knowledge is still quite relevant. I forgot some things. It's a lot to take in.

I found a mathematical error: (I got it reviewed by a friend-of-a-friend that's an astrophysics student. They said its incorrect).

Page: 249,
Line: 30-31,
Equation:
" 6 ÷ (2 + 4) × 6 = 0 ".
" (that is, 2 + 4 = 6 and 6 ÷ 0 x 6 = 0) ".

The answer is supposed to be (6) according to myself, a calculator and an astrophysics student.
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Elmaz O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Written so the reader can learn easier. But I found a mathematical error.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2022
The book is written in a way for the reader to better understand the book by explaining terminology as you go and highlighting vital key points to remember. But it can be quite intimidating for an absolute beginner. But take your time, breaks and keep pushing through.

It has an appendix and glossary to touch-up or re-learn maths basics or terminology.

The book finishes off with quizes to improve your knowledge — as Bloomsbury does, but I found that the quizes were quite difficult at the of the whole book as apposed to after each chapter (like in other Bloosmbury books). As a complex subject as this one, I think it should come after each chapter because of how heavy it can feel reading it at times. That way the knowledge is still quite relevant. I forgot some things. It's a lot to take in.

I found a mathematical error: (I got it reviewed by a friend-of-a-friend that's an astrophysics student. They said its incorrect).

Page: 249,
Line: 30-31,
Equation:
" 6 ÷ (2 + 4) × 6 = 0 ".
" (that is, 2 + 4 = 6 and 6 ÷ 0 x 6 = 0) ".

The answer is supposed to be (6) according to myself, a calculator and an astrophysics student.
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Excellent book
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