Biomechanics For Dummies

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From the Back Cover ------------------- Learn to: * Understand the foundational concepts of biomechanics * Navigate the intersection of the biological and mechanical worlds * Score your highest in your biomechanics course Jump into biomechanics with this definitive, user–friendly guide Jump right into biomechanics, where the biological and mechanical worlds meet! Biomechanics is a fundamental concept that applies to a diverse range of fields, from biological sciences and sports medicine to ergonomics and engineering. If you want to ace your biomechanics class, this easy–to–use, jargon–free guide is the perfect resource! * Jump into biomechanics discover what biomechanics and kinesiology are and how they related to athletic training, sports medicine, and coaching * Twisting and turning understand torques and moments of force, as well as what these concepts mean for the way the body moves * Touching a nerve find out what nerves do and how they sense inputs and interact with other systems to produce motor outputs * Measuring performance dive into the fun part of biomechanics with an overview of measuring the physical performance of the body * Ace your class get ins about biomechanics that will help you prepare for your course on the subject and ace your exams Open the book and find: * An introduction to using biomechanics to analyze movement * A full overview and intro to kinematics * The terminology and foundational concepts of biomechanics * A guide to motion analysis and control * Medical illustrations to drive home lessons * Information on motion capturing systems * Tips to get the most out of your biomechanics course About the Author ---------------- Steve McCaw, PhD, is a professor at Illinois State University. Dr. McCaw has taught Biomechanics of Human Movement, Occupational Biomechanics, and Quantitative Biomechanics and has vast experience presenting biomechanics concepts in easy–to–understand formats for use in criminal and civil cases.