Biomechanics of sport

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Substantive issues in running / C.A. Putnam and J.W. Kozey -- Swimming: forces on aquatic animals and humans / R. Bruce Martin -- Rowing and sculling mechanics / A. Dal Monte and A. Komor -- Biomechanics of speed skating / G.J. van Ingen Schenau, R.W. De Boer, and G. De Groot -- Weight lifting and training / J. Garhammer -- Throwing events in track and field / M. Hubbard -- Ski-jumping, alpine-, cross-country-, and Nordic-combination skiing / K. Watanabe -- Tennis strokes and equipment / B.C. Elliott -- Mechanics of cycling / D.J. Pons and C.L. Vaughan.;This informative text features current and thorough reviews of the biomechanics of sport for improved performance, etiology, and pre-vention of injuries. Winter sports and aquatics are covered, with an emphasis on developing training programs for ski-jumping, alpine, and cross country skiing. Other sports featured include modeling perspectives in speed skating, swimming, and the mechanics of rowing and sculling. Track-and-field athletics, ball games, weight lifting, and training are examined in terms of per-formance, safety, and re-search methodology. Sports scientists and sports medicine specialists will find this book invaluable.