"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.
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