The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement - 2nd
The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Second Edition, is now fully updated with information and enhanced learning aids that increase the readability and value of the text. Like its predecessor, the new edition provides a balanced introduction to each of the major biophysical subdisciplines of kinesiology: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology.\ This comprehensive book presents an integrated study of human movement and applies...
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The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Second Edition, is now fully updated with information and enhanced learning aids that increase the readability and value of the text. Like its predecessor, the new edition provides a balanced introduction to each of the major biophysical subdisciplines of kinesiology: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology. This comprehensive book presents an integrated study of human movement and applies this knowledge to human performance and physical activity across the lifespan. The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Second Edition, considers basic methods and concepts, typical research questions, key historical developments, professional training and organizations, and suggestions for further reading within each subdiscipline. The authors offer a unique perspective on the subdisciplines by exploring not only the basic science but also the changes in human movement and movement potential that occur throughout the lifespan as well in response to training, practice, and other lifestyle factors. The second edition includes these new features: A completely rewritten and reorganized section on the mechanical bases of human movement A significantly expanded chapter on integrative perspectives with more examples of the interdisciplinary research at the forefront of the field * Listings of the latest Web-based resources that focus on topics relevant to human movement studies Clear learning objectives and brief summaries in each chapter The book provides students with an overview of the field and the many career options available to them. It highlights key organizations, prominent individuals, and studies from around the world that have contributed to our understanding of human movement. The book also contains numerous learning aids (including suggested readings, extensive illustrations, a detailed index, and a complete glossary) that improve comprehension and make review of the material easier. Doody Review Services Reviewer:Matthew K. Seeley, M.S.(University of Kentucky)Description:This second edition of a general introduction to the study of human movement covers functional anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport/exercise psychology. It was originally published in 1997.Purpose:The purpose is three-fold: 1) introduce the student to the anatomical, mechanical, and physiological facets of human movement; 2) provide an overview of the changes that occur in movement and movement potential throughout the life span; and 3) provide an overview of the changes that occur in movement and movement potential as a result of training, practice, and lifestyle changes. The accomplishment of these goals is essential to the effective study of human movement, making the book an important contribution to the field. The first objective is accomplished quite nicely. The second and third objectives seem to have been given less effort. Although there are numerous references to issues related to these objectives, they are not treated in depth. Consequently, I don't believe that objectives two and three are completely accomplished.Audience:The authors define their target audience as "students and professionals involved in the many disciplines grounded in an understanding of human movement/kinesiology -- sport and exercise science, physical education, ergonomics, music and performing arts, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, medicine, health education and health promotion, and other rehabilitative sciences and health sciences, to name but a few." The book could indeed be beneficial for each of these professions, upon certain, limited occasions. The book is very well suited to accompany an introductory exercise science course. The authors' credentials and professional experience lend them the appropriate authority for a book in this field.Features:The book is a complete summary of the divisions of the study of human movement; it introduces the reader to the subfields of functional anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport/exercise psychology. Several features of the book are especially helpful: 1) examples are taken directly from the scientific literature; 2) numerous, clear figures are used in a manner that helps elucidate some of the more difficult topics; and 3) pedagogical objectives are clearly listed at the outset of each division. Most of the information seems appropriate for an introductory level, but some is not. For example, some of the concepts discussed in the biomechanics portions of the book seem unnecessarily detailed and complex, which may be unhelpful to a student beginning the study of human movement.Assessment:I appreciate this book. I cannot think of another book, containing this level of detail, that combines such a wide variety of aspects of human movement. It would be an ideal textbook for an introductory exercise science course.
IntroductionHuman Movement Studies As a Discipline and a Profession Human Movement Studies: Definition and Importance Disciplines and Professions Is Human Movement Studies a Discipline?Structuring a Discipline of Human Movement StudiesNaming the Discipline of Human Movement StudiesProfessions Based on Human Movement StudiesRelationships Between the Discipline and the ProfessionsSummaryFurther Reading and ReferencesSome Relevant Web Sites Part I Anatomical Bases of Human MovementThe Subdiscipline of Functional AnatomyTypical Questions Posed and Problems AddressedLevels of AnalysisHistorical PerspectivesProfessional Training and OrganizationsFurther Reading and ReferencesSome Relevant Web Sites Chapter 2 Basic Concepts of the Musculoskeletal SystemTools for MeasurementThe Skeletal SystemStructure and Function of the Articular SystemThe Muscular SystemSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 3. Basic Concepts of AnthropometryDefinition of AnthropometryTools for MeasurementBody SizeDetermination of Body ShapeThe Tissues Composing the BodySomatotyping As a Description of Body BuildHuman VariationSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 4. Musculoskeletal Changes Throughout the Life SpanDefinitions of Auxology and GerontologyTools for MeasurementPhysical Growth, Maturation, and AgingAge-Related Changes in the Skeletal and Articular SystemsAge-Related Changes in the Muscular SystemChanges in Body Dimensions Throughout the Life SpanMethods of Determining AgeSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 5. Musculoskeletal Adaptations to TrainingEffects of Physical Activity on BoneEffects of Physical Activity on Joint Structure and Ranges of MotionEffects of Activity Level on Muscle-Tendon UnitsEffects of Physical Activity on Body Size, Shape, and CompositionSummaryFurther Reading and References Part II Mechanical Bases of Human MovementThe Subdiscipline of BiomechanicsTypical Questions Posed and Levels of AnalysisHistorical PerspectivesProfessional OrganizationsFurther Reading and ReferencesSome Relevant Web Sites Chapter 6. Basic Concepts of Kinematics and KineticsVectorsMotionDegrees of FreedomForceMoment of ForceEquilibriumComputer Modelling of MovementSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 7. Basic Concepts of EnergeticsEnergy and PowerMetabolic Energy ConsumptionEfficiency of MovementSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 8. Biomechanics Across the Life SpanBiomechanics of Normal WalkingGait Development in ChildrenGait Changes in Older AdultsExercise and AgingSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 9. Biomechanical Adaptations to TrainingMuscular Adaptations to TrainingNeuromuscular Adaptations to TrainingBiomechanical Adaptations to InjuryDependence of Motor Performance on Changes in Muscle PropertiesInsights Into the Effects of Training Provided by Computer ModelsSummaryFurther Reading and References Part III Physiological Bases of Human MovementThe Subdiscipline of Exercise PhysiologyApplications of Exercise PhysiologyTypical Questions Posed and Levels of AnalysisHistorical PerspectivesProfessional Organizations and TrainingFurther Reading and ReferencesSome Relevant Web Sites Chapter 10. Basic Concepts of Exercise MetabolismProduction of Energy for ExerciseOxygen Supply During Sustained ExerciseMeasurement of Exercise CapacityThe Cardiorespiratory System and Oxygen Supply During ExerciseHuman Skeletal Muscle CellsEnergy Cost of ActivityImportance of Diet to Energy Metabolism and Exercise PerformanceSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 11. Physiological Adaptations to TrainingTraining-Induced Metabolic AdaptationsEndurance Training-Induced Changes in the Cardiorespiratory SystemMuscular System Changes After Strength TrainingBasic Principles of TrainingTraining for Cardiovascular EnduranceMethods of Strength TrainingCauses of Muscle SorenessExercise for Health-Related FitnessSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 12. Physiological Capacity and Performance Across the Life SpanResponses to Exercise in ChildrenAdaptations to Exercise Training in ChildrenExercise Capacity During AgingExercise Prescription for Older AdultsLife Span Sex Differences in Physiological Responses and Adaptations toExerciseSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 13. Applications of Exercise Physiology to HealthPhysical Activity and Public HealthPhysical Activity, Cardiovascular Disease, and Metabolic SyndromePhysical Activity and Other Leading Diseases and ConditionsSummaryFurther Reading and References Part IV Neural Bases of Human MovementThe Subdiscipline of Motor ControlDefinition of Motor ControlTypical Questions Posed and Problems AddressedLevels of Analysis Within Motor ControlHistorical PerspectivesProfessional Organizations and TrainingFurther Reading and ReferencesSome Relevant Web Sites Chapter 14. Basic Concepts of Motor Control: Neurophysiological PerspectivesComponents of the Nervous SystemNeurons and SynapsesSensory Receptor Systems for MovementEffector Systems for MovementMotor Control Functions of the Spinal CordMotor Control Functions of the BrainIntegrative Brain Mechanisms for MovementSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 15. Basic Concepts of Motor Control: Cognitive Science PerspectivesUsing Models to Study Motor ControlInformation-Processing Models of Motor ControlSome Alternative Models of Motor ControlSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 16. Motor Control Across the Life SpanChanges in Observable Motor PerformanceChanges at the Neurophysiological LevelChanges in Information-Processing CapabilitiesSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 17. Motor Control Adaptations to TrainingChanges in Observable Motor PerformanceChanges at the Neurophysiological LevelChanges in Information-Processing CapabilitiesFactors Affecting the Learning of Motor SkillsSummaryFurther Reading and References Part V Psychological Bases of Human MovementThe Subdiscipline of Sport and Exercise PsychologyTypical Issues Posed and Problems AddressedLevels of AnalysisHistorical PerspectivesProfessional OrganizationsFurther Reading and ReferenceSome Relevant Web Sites Chapter 18. Basic Concepts in Sport PsychologyPersonalityMotivation in SportArousal, Anxiety, and Sport PerformanceThe Practice of Applied Sport PsychologyImagery: An Example of a Psychological SkillSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 19. Basic Concepts in Exercise PsychologyEffects of Psychological Factors on ExerciseEffects of Exercise on Psychological FactorsSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 20. Physical Activity and Psychological Factors Across the Life SpanChanges in PersonalityPsychosocial Development Through Sport ParticipationExercise in Older AdultsTermination of Athletic CareersSummaryFurther Reading and References Chapter 21. Psychological Adaptations to TrainingAerobic Fitness and the Response to Psychological StressChanges in PersonalityChanges in Motivation: Staleness, Overtraining, and BurnoutChanges in Mental SkillsSummaryFurther Reading and References Afterword: Chapter 22. Multi- and Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to HumanMovementSpecialization Versus GeneralizationExamples of Multidisciplinary and Cross-Disciplinary ApproachesSummaryFurther Reading and References GlossaryCreditsIndexAbout the Authors
\ From The CriticsReviewer: Matthew K. Seeley, M.S.(University of Kentucky)\ Description: This second edition of a general introduction to the study of human movement covers functional anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport/exercise psychology. It was originally published in 1997.\ Purpose: The purpose is three-fold: 1) introduce the student to the anatomical, mechanical, and physiological facets of human movement; 2) provide an overview of the changes that occur in movement and movement potential throughout the life span; and 3) provide an overview of the changes that occur in movement and movement potential as a result of training, practice, and lifestyle changes. The accomplishment of these goals is essential to the effective study of human movement, making the book an important contribution to the field. The first objective is accomplished quite nicely. The second and third objectives seem to have been given less effort. Although there are numerous references to issues related to these objectives, they are not treated in depth. Consequently, I don't believe that objectives two and three are completely accomplished.\ Audience: The authors define their target audience as "students and professionals involved in the many disciplines grounded in an understanding of human movement/kinesiology — sport and exercise science, physical education, ergonomics, music and performing arts, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, medicine, health education and health promotion, and other rehabilitative sciences and health sciences, to name but a few." The book could indeed be beneficial for each of these professions, upon certain, limited occasions. The book is very well suited to accompany an introductory exercise science course. The authors' credentials and professional experience lend them the appropriate authority for a book in this field.\ Features: The book is a complete summary of the divisions of the study of human movement; it introduces the reader to the subfields of functional anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport/exercise psychology. Several features of the book are especially helpful: 1) examples are taken directly from the scientific literature; 2) numerous, clear figures are used in a manner that helps elucidate some of the more difficult topics; and 3) pedagogical objectives are clearly listed at the outset of each division. Most of the information seems appropriate for an introductory level, but some is not. For example, some of the concepts discussed in the biomechanics portions of the book seem unnecessarily detailed and complex, which may be unhelpful to a student beginning the study of human movement.\ Assessment: I appreciate this book. I cannot think of another book, containing this level of detail, that combines such a wide variety of aspects of human movement. It would be an ideal textbook for an introductory exercise science course.\ \ \ 3 Stars from Doody\ \
