Kinesiology and Biomechanics

Author: A.K Uppal , Jogiswar Goswami

UNIT1: Introduction to kinesiology and sports biomechanics 

          - Meaning and definition of kinesiology and sports biomechanics 

          - Importance of kinesiology and sports biomechanics to physical education teachers , athletes and sports coaches

         - Terminology of fundamental movement 

         - Fundamental concepts of Axes and Planes, center of gravity 

UNIT2: Fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology 

          - Classification of joints and muscles 

          - Types of muscle contraction 

         - Posture -- Meaning , types, and importance of good posture

UNIT3: Mechanical concepts  

             - Force--Meaning , definition , types , and its application , to sports activities     

              - Lever- Meaning , definition , types, and its application to human body 

             - Projectile -- Factors influencing Projectile trajectory 

UNIT-4 Kinematics and kientics of human movement 

             - Linear kinematics -- distance and displacement , speed and velocity, acceleration 

           - Liner kinetics --inertia, mass , momentum, friction 

          - Angular kinetics -- Movement of inertia , couple , stability 

ISBN: 978-81-7216-560-4

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