Biomechanics, Human Kinetics

A classic reborn for its Golden Anniversary. Now celebrating its 50 years in print, this text has held onto the foundation of its great success, wh...

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development...

Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Condition...

Since its first publication in 1989, Anatomy and Human Movement has grown to become a best-selling seminal textbook, helping students to understand...

Since its first publication in 1989, Anatomy and Human Movement has grown to become a best-selling seminal textbook, helping students to understand...

Wolters Kluwer Health is pleased to introduce this innovative first edition by acclaimed authors Susan Hall and Nancy Getchell aimed at helping stu...

This book is the result of several years of intensive study and systematic research work. It brings abroad a current view of the problems of osteop...

This book systematically introduces the bionic nature of force sensing and control, the biomechanical principle on mechanism of force generation an...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of athletic performance and injuries. topics discussed include the role of antioxid...

The pioneer studies on the biomechanics of martial arts were published in the 1960s and 1970s. After that, several other biomechanical studies have...

In every sport, there are athletes who represent true technical excellence. Their movement seems effortless and efficient: they create and control ...

Applied Sport Mechanics, 4th Edition helps students understand how the fundamental laws of human movement can affect an athletes performance. It ex...

Get an inside view of the muscles in action during every stretch you perform! Delaviers Stretching Anatomy is your guide for increasing flexibilit...

Kinesiology is a system of natural health care that combines muscle testing with the principles of Chinese medicine to assess energy and body funct...

The new edition of Plowman and Smith''s renowned text continues to the authoritative textbook for teaching Exercise Physiology. This engaging and b...

Now in its fourth edition 'Tyldesley and Grieve's Muscles, Nerves and Movement' has established itself as the leading textbook for the study of mov...

Some understanding of the biochemistry of exercise is fundamental to any study of the factors that contribute to sports performance. It is the phys...

The introduction of femtosecond pulse lasers has provided numerous new methods for non-destructive diagnostic analysis of biological samples. This ...

This book reviews the latest scientific research in the application and design of sport-specific strength training programmes in three types of spo...

This book gives a comprehensive introduction into geometrical methods of modern biomechanics. This book is designed for a rigorous, one--semester c...

Acclaimed science journalist Christie Aschwanden takes readers on an entertaining and enlightening tour through the latest science on sports and fi...

This book provides new methods to novel applications of existing methods to gain understanding of the material and/or structural behavior of new an...

The Handbook of Human Motion is a large cross-disciplinary reference work which covers the many interlinked facets of the science and technology of...

Each new print copy includes the Navigate Companion Website which includes a variety of learning tools . The second edition of Biomechanics: A C...

Succeed in your course and learn more about potential careers with ACSM''s Introduction to Exercise Science, 3rd Edition. This proven book provides...

Fully updated, revised and consolidated into one single volume, the fourth edition of Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology offers the best theo...

This is a readable and attractively presented textbook on fluid flow in biological systems that includes flow through blood vessels, pulsatile flow...

The first step on your path to success Foundation in Kinesiology and Biomechanics and Kinesiology in Action work together to create a complete lear...

A unique blueprint to a successful physical therapy practice from renowned experts In the last 100 years, the profession of physical therapy has g...