Mechanics of Sport (book)
DESCRIPTION All great sport performances are based on the best use of the laws of physics and mechanics. Gerry Carr explains the mechanical concepts underlying performance techniques in a way that s easy to understand, showing readers how to observe, analyze, and correct sport technique for better performance. A wide variety of information on sports extends beyond the classroom for practitioners to actually use in their professional roles. You ll find no confusing formulas or equations here. But you will find 19 real-life examples throughout the text that illustrate key principles. Plus, more than 200 superb illustrations highlight the author s explanations. Each chapter includes a summary of important points as well as study questions. A full glossary and answers to the study questions complete the text. Mechanics of Sport: A Practitioner s Guide makes the fundamentals of sport mechanics easy to understand and apply to enhance sport performance. Instructor Guide Software The companion instructor guide software puts student activities, test questions, overhead transparencies, and references at instructors fingertips. It offers a test bank of 212 questions for creating student exams, including 59 true/false, 83 multiple choice, and 70 essay questions. Sample course syllabi and lesson plans are also provided. The software allows users to record and print a grade book containing students test scores and automatically computes statistics for the entered scores. AUDIENCE Reference for coaches, physical educators, instructors, and athletes. Text for undergraduate courses in biomechanics and kinesiology. CONTENTS Foreword Acknowledgments Credits Part I. Understanding Mechanics and Sport Technique Chapter 1. Introduction: Making a Smart Move Sports Mechanics Mechanical Principles Technique The Failure of Traditional Training Methods Getting the Most From Mechanics of Sport How Mechanics of Sport Will Help You How Mechanics of Sport Is Organized Review Questions Chapter 2. Starting With Basics Body Weight Mass Inertia Speed, Acceleration, and Velocity How Gravity Affects Athletic Performance How Gravity Affects Flight How Variations in Density Can Shift the Center of Gravity How the Reaction Force of the Earth Acts on Athletes Force Force Vectors An Athlete s Movement Projectiles Summary Review Questions Chapter 3. Getting a Move On Forces at Work in a Sprint Start Momentum Impulse Work Power E