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'This book is nothing short of a bible....it ditches the unnecessary scientific jargon used by many of its rival and instead adopts a simple yet comprehensive tone to answer all the sporting questions that you've always wanted to know.'
--Women's Fitness, 1st December 2010
--Women's Fitness, 1st December 2010
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For coaches, athletes and students of biomechanics, the new edition of Sports Biomechanics: The basics answers real-world questions in sports using easily comprehensible language and clear and concise diagrams. Each chapter is devoted to answering questions in a single area of sports biomechanics with the scientific underpinnings of sports performance clearly explained. Biomechanics is simply the science of 'mechanics', a particular section of physics, as it relates to the human body. In the sport sciences, biomechanists do just about everything, including improving aerodynamics of vehicles, improving swim stroke technique to maximise swimming propulsion, and optimising running technique to increase running speed or efficiency. Biomechanics is a core subject on all sports science courses, and undergraduates must complete this module in their first (and often second) year. Because of the use of maths and physics to explain biomechanical concepts, students often find it difficult to grasp the basic elements of biomechanics. Anthony Blazevich's book is designed to explain to students the key concepts of biomechanics, using clear examples, tying all theory to practical examples to help students relate the biomechanics principles to improving in their coaching and performing.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I was lucky enough to have been Lectured by Anthony Blazevich at Brunel before he returned to Australia. A great man with a great mind. This book is clear in its definitions, quirky with its analygies, and a very easy read for someone at any level studying biomechanics. If you need a good book to see you through a degree or just for interest this is the one, buy it.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Loved each chapter. It got better with each chapter. By about chapter 6 I couldn't put it down...even though I hated biomechanics at Uni. Wish I had this book, because now it all makes sense. Definately recommend.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Wow. I've never enjoyed biomechanics. But as a coach I always knew it was important. I love that this book answers very interesting questions (one per chapter) while teaching me the biomechanics. At the end of each chapter I take a sneaky look at the next chapter and have to read on. That's never happened with biomechanics. An enjoyable read for anyone...coach, athlete, student. Highly recommended.
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Clear and concise!
Clear and concise book easy to read for someone that struggles with biomechanics this is the book for you, you could also try Andy Kerr! Read more
Published 6 months ago by mattymagic1985
Good book - reasonably easy read for biomechanics
This is a manageable book - not too weighty with concise chapters dealing with practical biomechanics concepts - eg how to get the swimmer faster, how to jump higher etc. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sally Eade
Guaranteed to be worth the cover price - review from a rugby player.
'Sports Biomechanics' is an essential read and reference book for any coach or athlete serious about maximising performance potential. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Bernie Riley
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