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Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide
Published in association with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, this is the only up-to-date, practical guide to using the range of biomechanics movement analysis machines, equipment and software available today. It includes detailed explanations of the key theory underlying biomechanics testing, along with advice concerning choice of equipment and how to use your laboratory equipment most effectively. The book covers the following important topics in analysis using video and on-line systemsmeasurement of force and pressure in the laboratory and fieldmeasurement of power using isokinetic dynamometryelectromyographycomputational simulation and modelling of human movementresearch methodologies, data processing and data smoothing.Contributors include world leading researchers and pioneers such as Roger Bartlett, Carl Payton, Vasilios (Bill) Baltzopoulos, Adrian Burden, John H. Challis, and computer modelling maestro Fred Yeadon. Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise is a must-have text for all biomechanics laboratories and students undertaking research.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2007
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October 13, 2021
I started examining the chapters of this book on and off during my year of postgraduate study of Sports Biomechanics. Coming from a purely clinical background, this book offered a smoother and friendlier introduction to fields I haven't touched on for years, from mathematics to technical and natural sciences.
It covers a wide range topics that are essential to any biomechanics researcher. From motion capture systems to computer simulation modelling, from pressure and force measurements to sEMG and isokinetic dynamometry, and most importantly, dwelled on how raw data can be processed and treated to yield valid results, hence applicable conclusions, as well as how error can be estimated and other statistical methods, such as sample size determination and variability effect and its impact on statistical power.
There was also a chapter on the 'Code of Conduct', which are guidelines set by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences to provide unified guidelines of reporting research methodology and findings. As well as a chapter on the manufacturers of the systems and technologies that are widely used in biomechanics research.
Normally students specialising in sports biomechanics come from various different backgrounds, making some areas of the profession more challenging than others. I'd recommend this book as a first read to anyone just stepping into the field.
It covers a wide range topics that are essential to any biomechanics researcher. From motion capture systems to computer simulation modelling, from pressure and force measurements to sEMG and isokinetic dynamometry, and most importantly, dwelled on how raw data can be processed and treated to yield valid results, hence applicable conclusions, as well as how error can be estimated and other statistical methods, such as sample size determination and variability effect and its impact on statistical power.
There was also a chapter on the 'Code of Conduct', which are guidelines set by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences to provide unified guidelines of reporting research methodology and findings. As well as a chapter on the manufacturers of the systems and technologies that are widely used in biomechanics research.
Normally students specialising in sports biomechanics come from various different backgrounds, making some areas of the profession more challenging than others. I'd recommend this book as a first read to anyone just stepping into the field.
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