Athletic Ability and the Anatomy of Motion, 3e [Paperback]

Rolf Wirhed Fil Lic (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 17, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0723433860 | ISBN-13: 978-0723433866 | Edition: 3

This book serves as a bridge between biomechanics and the practice of sport. By providing a detailed analysis of movement, it helps readers understand the important factors for maximizing performance. Valuable coverage is provided on the general characteristics of bones, joints, and muscles, as well as guidelines for flexibility and strength training that provide a firm theoretical framework for effective training. From this basis, the book explores the anatomy function of different parts of the body and examines the types of movement important in sports activities.

• The book's unique approach features a rigorous application of biomechanics to sport training.
  
• Mechanics are related to the use of muscles in specific sports.
  
• Coverage is both theoretical and practical, making the book useful both for academic study and as a training aid.
  
• Highly illustrated format helps readers understand key concepts and important details.

• Fully updated content provides the latest knowledge on the subject.
  
• New illustrations and new, engaging text layout draw the reader in and bring important concepts to life.
  
• Additional coverage has been added on several topics, including strength training.

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Text: English, Swedish (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Rolf Wirhed, Fil Lic, Professor, University Lecturer in Biomechanics, Department of Physical Education and Health, Orebro, Sweden

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 3 edition (July 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0723433860
• ISBN-13: 978-0723433866
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,412,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Old Book, September 7, 2009

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This review is from: Athletic Ability and the Anatomy of Motion (Hardcover)

I bought this old book used through Amazon.com and I got a great deal.

This is a wonderful book for anyone interested in how the muscles and bones work together to make the body move.

It is much better than Gray's Anatomy and better still than a workout book focused on athletic ability and targeted muscle exercises.

I like the general overview to each area with many sketches in a sequence of tightening field illustrations so that one sees the bigger picture and gets zeroed in as the discussion proceeds to the core of the matter.

My interest is in robotics, humanoid robotics, and I find that the perspective taken here, giving the real lowdown as it were, is essential to understanding how things work so that one can get on with figuring out how to do it differently with other materials.