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Wolters Kluwer
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS
SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE
Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement
Fourth Edition, International Edition
Joseph Hamill, PhD
September 2014 / Hardbound / 8.375 x 10.875
978-1-4511-9404-3
DESCRIPTION
Help your students understand the full continuum
of human movement potential with the Fourth
Edition of this rigorous— yet understandable—
introductory text on the market. Focusing on the
quantitative nature of biomechanics,
Biomechanical
Basis of Human Movement
integrates current
literature, meaningful numerical examples, relevant
applications, hands-on exercises, and functional
anatomy, physics, calculus, and physiology to help
your students develop a holistic understanding
of human movement. The book’s chapters are
essentially self-contained, allowing you maximum
teaching exibility in structuring your course.
FEATURES
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A powerful new problem generator randomly
generates an unlimited number of quantitative
problems for student practice and self-testing.
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New and updated applications drawn from sports,
ergonomics, orthopedics, and exercise science
(including applications designed to appeal to
pre-physical therapy majors) demonstrate the
relevance of biomechanics to everyday life and
future careers.
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New, streamlined anatomical content keeps focus
on biomechanics without sacrificing necessary
foundational knowledge.
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Hands-on exercises involve students in working
out biomechanics problems to illustrate concepts
and build understanding.
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Illustrative and explicit art clarifies important
points and makes complex concepts easier to
understand.
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In-text references direct students to MaxTRAQ
motion analysis software where they can track
data and analyze motion in an intuitive online
environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section I Foundations of Human Movement
Section II Functional Anatomy
Section III Mechanical Analysis of Human
Motion
1. Basic Terminology
2. Skeletal Considerations for Movement
3. Muscular Considerations for Movement
4. Neurologic Considerations for Moveme
5. Functional Anatomy of the Upper Extremity
6. Functional Anatomy of the Lower Extremity
7. Functional Anatomy of the Trunk
8. Linear Kinematics
9. Angular Kinematics
10. Linear Kinetics
11. Angular Kinetics
ANCILLARIES
For Instructor:
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Problem generator
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Brownstone test generator
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PowerPoint presentations
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Image bank
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WebCT and Blackboard Ready Cartridges
For Student:
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Answers to the text’s review questions
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Confidence-building practice quizzes
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MaxTRAQ motion analysis software
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The fully searchable textbook online
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Succinct chapter-ending summaries allow
students to review, test their understanding, and
prepare for quizzes and exams.