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Sports Biomechanics: The Basics: Optimising Human Performance: The Basics: Optimising Human Performance Paperback – 1 July 2007

by Anthony Blazevich (Author)
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For coaches, athletes and students of biomechanics, 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.

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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    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    A&C Black
  4. Publication date
    1 July 2007
  5. Dimensions
    15.24 x 2.54 x 22.86 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0713678712
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0713678710
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Anthony Blazevich is a Teaching Fellow and Research Lecturer in Biomechanics at Brunel University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ A&C Black; 1st edition (1 July 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713678712
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713678710
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.54 x 22.86 cm
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AshleyWalls
5.0 out of 5 stars If you're finding biomechanics hard, get this book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2016
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A great way to learn biomechanics. The author explains all of the equations with practical applications, and translates formulas that can sometimes be confusing into a way which your brain will actually understand. Most of my revision for the biomechanics module on my university course was done using this book and it got me 94% for the module! So if you're really struggling to get to grips with some of the equations, this will help get your head around the basics before you get onto the more advanced stuff!
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Javier
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book - Strongly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2012
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This is a review I made for a class and I thought was perfect to share it.

Have you ever wondered how to improve your performance in a sport you practice? Do you want to improve your performance in the gym? What do you need in order to succeed in rugby, football or basketball? Why are some athletes better in Olympics than others? The answers to these questions and more are contained in this book.

Dr Blazevich presents the reader with useful and updated material about the biomechanics of sports in an easy-to-read format; it combines the technical concepts with general and real-world sports topics. The book introduces you to the world of biomechanics and also provides the basic details any sports coach must know.

This book contains 18 chapters covering topics such as: Position, Velocity and Acceleration; Conservation of Angular Momentum; Fluid Dynamics; Friction; and The Kinetic Chain. Every chapter begins with a catchy question that beckons the curious reader to continue reading to obtain the answers. All the chapters summarize the theorical information with graphic and mathematical data. The reading is facilitated by its use of plain vs. scientific language.

The book contains two outstanding final sections: Useful Equations, which contains various equations you will use in the chapter, and Related Websites, which directs the reader to interactive material on the web so as to expand upon the concepts learned in the book. The only problem is when access this material, reader needs type it into the computer--if one character is wrong you will get a URL error in your web browser.

In conclusion, I recommend this book as an introductory text for students of biomechanics, engineering and mathematics. This kind of students and people working in this field, developing a PhD thesis for example (as myself) will enjoy reading this book. However, is important to have some mechanics and mathematics background, e.g. the engineering background.
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sandy hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Had to have for a school assignment
Reviewed in the United States on 26 January 2020
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Daughter had to have for school best price around
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Anon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on sports biomechanics.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2014
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I was very fortunate to attend prof Blazevich Lecture on Sports Biomechanics. the Book is a great text for all Sports professionals , coaches and athletes. Having read the book , I now have a deeper insight and discussion on sports Biomechanics.
Definitley a book that must be read by all in sports .Good reference material and citations of online resources and academic publications. Decent price, prompt delivery . Thank you.
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sonya timmons
4.0 out of 5 stars Bought as part of a Biomechanics homeschool class.
Reviewed in the United States on 6 October 2013
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It is a good book. Seems easy to follow and has a lot of good information. Using as part of a homeschool elective class.
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