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Kinesiology : scientific basis of human motion / Nancy Hamilton, Wendi Weimar, Kathryn Luttgens.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2008Edition: 11th edDescription: xv, 627 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0071106677 (pbk.)
  • 9780071259514
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 612.76 22
LOC classification:
  • QP303 .L87 2008
NLM classification:
  • 2008 B-730
  • WE 103
Contents:
Introduction to the study of kinesiology -- Anatomical and physiological fundamentals of human motion -- The musculoskeletal system: the skeletal framework and its movements -- The musculoskeletal system: the musculature -- The neuromuscular basis of human motion -- The upper extremity: the shoulder region -- The upper extremity: the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand -- The lower extremity: the hip region -- The lower extremity: the knee, ankle, and foot -- The spinal column and thorax -- Fundamentals of biomechanics -- Terminology and measurement in biomechanics -- The description of human motion -- The conditions of linear motion -- The conditions of rotary motion -- The center of gravity and stability -- Motor skills: principles and applications -- The standing posture -- Kinesiology of fitness and exercise -- Moving objects: pushing and pulling -- Moving objects: throwing, striking, and kicking -- Locomotion: solid surface -- Locomotion: the aquatic environment -- Locomotion: when suspended and free of support -- Impact -- Instrumentation for motion analysis.
Summary: "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."--Publisher description.
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Book North Campus North Campus Main Collection 612.76 HAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A457672B
Book North Campus North Campus Main Collection 612.76 HAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A457696B

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the study of kinesiology -- Anatomical and physiological fundamentals of human motion -- The musculoskeletal system: the skeletal framework and its movements -- The musculoskeletal system: the musculature -- The neuromuscular basis of human motion -- The upper extremity: the shoulder region -- The upper extremity: the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand -- The lower extremity: the hip region -- The lower extremity: the knee, ankle, and foot -- The spinal column and thorax -- Fundamentals of biomechanics -- Terminology and measurement in biomechanics -- The description of human motion -- The conditions of linear motion -- The conditions of rotary motion -- The center of gravity and stability -- Motor skills: principles and applications -- The standing posture -- Kinesiology of fitness and exercise -- Moving objects: pushing and pulling -- Moving objects: throwing, striking, and kicking -- Locomotion: solid surface -- Locomotion: the aquatic environment -- Locomotion: when suspended and free of support -- Impact -- Instrumentation for motion analysis.

"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."--Publisher description.

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