FOUNDATIONS OF Exercise Science

• Main Author: Kamen, Gary (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English; Malay
• Published: Philadelphia 2001 Lippincott Williams; ©2001
• Subjects: Biomechanics; Sports Medicine; Exercise > phsiology; Athletic injuries > therapy
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• Physical Description: xiv, 304 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0683044982

This entry-level text provides an overview of the human movement sciences, combining basic science principles with applications in exercise science. Features include complete references to other biological science fields such as biochemistry, biomedical engineering and exercise immunology. Chapter objectives and summaries ensure understanding of the information covered, and application boxes illustrate practical applications related to the material. Topics covered include physiology of exercise, sports medicine prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, biomechanics of human motion, the mind and brain in exercise, and more. This entry-level text provides an overview of the human movement sciences, combining basic science principles with applications in exercise science. Features include complete references to other biological science fields such as biochemistry, biomedical engineering and exercise immunology. Chapter objectives and summaries ensure understanding of the information covered, and application boxes illustrate practical applications related to the material. Topics covered include physiology of exercise, sports medicine prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, biomechanics of human motion, the mind and brain in exercise, and more.