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Most coaches shy away from studying sport mechanics, associating it with tedious texts filled with formulas and scientific jargon. However, this updated third edition offers an accessible introduction to the mechanics of sport, tailored for novices. Author Brendan Burkett, a Paralympic gold medalist and world-record holder, combines his passion for sport with his expertise as an award-winning engineer and biomechanics professor in this enhanced text. The book is divided into three parts: fundamentals of sport mechanics, mechanical principles, and practical application in sport contexts, showcasing real-life achievements and the underlying mechanics. It includes various pedagogical aids like review questions and practical activities, allowing readers to assess their understanding of key concepts chapter by chapter. In light of recent technological advancements, this edition features nearly 150 illustrations and photos, along with new content that helps readers integrate technology and modern sport equipment into training, identify technique errors, and enhance performance. Coaches, students, and athletes curious about the mechanics of sport will find this text refreshingly easy to read, comprehend, and apply in practice.
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Sport Mechanics for Coaches: Third Edition, BRENDAN BURKETT
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 2010
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- Título
- Sport Mechanics for Coaches: Third Edition
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- BRENDAN BURKETT
- Editorial
- Human Kinetics
- Publicado en
- 2010
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 264
- ISBN10
- 0736083596
- ISBN13
- 9780736083591
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- Deporte, EE.UU., Medicina, Entrenamiento, Coaching, Fisiología
- Calificación
- 3,8 de 5
- Descripción
- Most coaches shy away from studying sport mechanics, associating it with tedious texts filled with formulas and scientific jargon. However, this updated third edition offers an accessible introduction to the mechanics of sport, tailored for novices. Author Brendan Burkett, a Paralympic gold medalist and world-record holder, combines his passion for sport with his expertise as an award-winning engineer and biomechanics professor in this enhanced text. The book is divided into three parts: fundamentals of sport mechanics, mechanical principles, and practical application in sport contexts, showcasing real-life achievements and the underlying mechanics. It includes various pedagogical aids like review questions and practical activities, allowing readers to assess their understanding of key concepts chapter by chapter. In light of recent technological advancements, this edition features nearly 150 illustrations and photos, along with new content that helps readers integrate technology and modern sport equipment into training, identify technique errors, and enhance performance. Coaches, students, and athletes curious about the mechanics of sport will find this text refreshingly easy to read, comprehend, and apply in practice.