Book Description
Approx.339 pages
Author : Mary M. Smyth
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,25 MB
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 148328915X
Approx.339 pages
Author : Mary M Smyth
Publisher :
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 47,75 MB
Release : 1989
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Bruce Abernethy
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 31,53 MB
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1492581607
Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Third Edition, introduces readers to key concepts concerning the anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological bases of human movement. The text provides undergraduate students with a broad foundation for more detailed study of the subdisciplines of human movement and for cross-disciplinary studies. Readers will learn the multi-dimensional changes in movement and movement potential that occur throughout the life span as well as those changes that occur as adaptations to training, practice, and other lifestyle factors. This third edition includes the latest research and improved presentation to address areas of growth and change in the fields of human movement. The following are important updates to this edition: • A new chapter on historical origins of human movement science provides students with an appreciation of the development of the field as well as its future directions. • Content regarding exercise physiology has been reorganized to provide more discrete coverage of key concepts in nutrition. • A new concluding section focuses on applications in the areas of prevention and management of chronic disease, prevention and management of injury, and performance enhancement in sport and the workplace, as well as the benefits of sport and exercise science to work, sport, and everyday living. • Ancillary materials support instructors in teaching across disciplines as they assist students in understanding the breadth of content in this comprehensive text. Using a modular approach to teaching sport and exercise science, Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Third Edition, offers students a structured understanding of how the subdisciplines work independently and in tandem. Following a general introduction to the field of human movement studies, readers are introduced to basic concepts, life-span changes, and adaptations arising in response to training in each of the five major biophysical subdisciplines of human movement. Each subdiscipline is given a brief introduction, including the definition and historical development of the subdiscipline, the typical issues and problems it addresses, the levels of analysis it uses, and relevant professional training and organizations. Multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary approaches to human movement are also discussed along with contemporary applications. By studying the integration of knowledge from a number of the biophysical subdisciplines, students will be better prepared for advanced study and careers reliant on the integration of knowledge from various disciplines and perspectives. The third edition offers tools for retaining the material, including learning objectives and summaries in each chapter, a glossary, and lists of web-based resources. Throughout the text, special “In Focus” features highlight key organizations, individuals, and studies from around the world that have contributed to the current understanding of human movement. These features help readers appreciate the evolution of the field so that they may better understand its direction. Students interested in further study will find specialized texts for each of the subdisciplines listed in the Further Reading and References section of each chapter along with updated lists of websites. The third edition of Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement offers a comprehensive introduction for students, scientists, and practitioners involved in the many professions grounded in or related to human movement, kinesiology, and sport and exercise science. By considering the effect of adaptations in each of the biophysical subdisciplines of human movement, Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement also illustrates the important role physical activity plays in the maintenance of health throughout the life span.
Author : Bruce Abernethy
Publisher : Macmillan Education AU
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 41,61 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780732997588
Introduces each of the major biophysical subdisciplines of kinesiology, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology. Chapters describe each subdiscipline's basic methods and concepts, typical research questions, interpretations of lifespan changes and adaptations to training, key historical developments, and professional training and organizations. Also included are brief reports of exemplary research studies from around the world, as well as some web sites and list servers that focus on relevant topics in human movement studies. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Bruce Abernethy
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 44,78 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780736042765
"This comprehensive book presents an integrated study of human movement and applies this knowledge to human performance and physical activity across the lifespan. The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Second Edition, considers basic methods and concepts, typical research questions, key historical developments, professional training and organizations, and suggestions for further reading within each subdiscipline. The authors offer a unique perspective on the subdisciplines by exploring not only the basic science but also the changes in human movement and movement potential that occur throughout the lifespan as well in response to training, practice, and other lifestyle factors.".
Author : P. Morasso
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 49,62 MB
Release : 1986-10-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0080866875
The volume applies to the study of the motor system the computational approach developed by David Marr for the visual system. Accordingly, understanding movement is viewed as an information processing problem, centred on the representation of appropriate computational structures. In particular, the book deals with the representation of objects, concurrent parallel processes, trajectory formation patterns and patterns of interaction with the environment.A number of modeling techniques are discussed, ranging from computational geometry to artificial intelligence, integrating very different aspects of movement, especially those which are not directly motoric.
Author : John Dennis Brooke
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 28,33 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : Hope M. Smith
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 19,41 MB
Release : 1968-03-01
Category : Movement, Psychology of
ISBN : 9780201070675
Author : David A. Rosenbaum
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 24,98 MB
Release : 2014-06-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0080571085
Human Motor Control is a elementary introduction to the field of motor control, stressing psychological, physiological, and computational approaches. Human Motor Control cuts across all disciplines which are defined with respect to movement: physical education, dance, physical therapy, robotics, and so on. The book is organized around major activity areas. - A comprehensive presentation of the major problems and topics in human motor control - Incorporates applications of work that lie outside traditional sports or physical education teaching
Author : David Kirk
Publisher : Macmillan Education AU
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,2 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780732935511
Tertiary text introducing the socio-cultural dimensions of exercise, physical education, physical recreation and sport. Covers psychological, pedagogical, philosophical, sociological and historical aspects. Includes Australian and NZ examples, ideas for assessment tasks, a bibliography and an index. May be used with the companion volume, 'The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement'. Also available in hardback. The authors teach in the department of human movement studies at the University of Qld.