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The biophysical foundations of human movement / Bruce Abernethy ... [et al.]. - 2nd ed. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2005. - xi, 363 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: human movement studies as a discipline and a profession -- Basic concepts of the musculoskeletal system -- Basic concepts of anthropometry -- Musculoskeletal changes throughout the life span -- Musculoskeletal adaptations to training -- Basic concepts of kinematics and kinetics -- Basic concepts of energetics -- Biomechanics across the life span -- Biomechanical adaptations to training -- Basic concepts of exercise metabolism -- Physiological adaptations to training -- Physiological capacity and performance across the life span -- Applications of exercise physiology to health -- Basic concepts of motor control: neurophysiological perspectives -- Basic concepts of motor control: cognitive science perspectives -- Motor control across the life span -- Motor control adaptations to training -- Basic concepts in sport psychology -- Basic concepts in exercise psychology -- Physical activity and psychological factors across the life span -- Psychological adaptations to training -- Multi- and cross-disciplinary approaches to human movement.

ISBN: 0736042768 (soft cover)

LCCN: 2004008595

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human mechanics.
Biophysics.
Kinesiology.
Movement--physiology.
Biomechanics.
Biophysics.
Exercise--physiology.
Sports--psychology.

LC Class. No.: QP303 / .B586 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 612.7/6

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WE 103 / B6159 2005