Introduction to Sports Biomechanics introduces the core biomechanics topics covered in the first two years of a sports and exercise science degree. It provides sound grounding in both theoretical and practical aspects of human movement analysis. This 2nd edition has been both expanded and updated to provide a comprehensive, student-friendly introduction to biomechanics. Includes: supporting textbook website featuring biomechanics animation and sample data describing and analysing human movement forces and fluid dynamics human anatomy muscles: activation, action and power

Table of Contents

1. Movement Patterns -- The Essence of Biomechanics 2. Qualitative Analysis of Sports Movements 3. More on Movement Patterns -- The Geometry of Motion 4. Quantitative Analysis of Movement 5. Causes of Movement -- Forces and Torques 6. The Anatomy of Human Movement

About the Author

Roger Bartlett is Professor of Sports Biomechanics in the School of Physical Education, University of Otago, New Zealand. He is an Invited Fellow of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports and an Honorary Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, of which he was Chairman from 1991-4. Roger is a former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Sports Sciences and Sports Biomechanics.