About the Book

Biomechanical Application in Sports

Bio mechanics is the science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on human body and the effects produced by these forces. The most common method for improving performance in many sports is to improve an athlete's technique. Bio mechanical principles assist in determining the proper application of the mechanical of motion to physical activities in order to obtain the most efficient and effective results. These principles guide us in judging performance and directing performance towards perfection with minimum energy expenditure and maximum results. With the sound knowledge of mechanical principals one can analyze scientifically an individual difference among human being and further it helps individual to adopt a specific style, technique that best suited o his / her own peculiarities. In the sub field of bio mechanics the laws of mechanical are applied in order to gain a greater understanding of athletic performance through mathematical modeling, computer simulation and measurement . Hopefully this book will be of real assistance to teachers, administrator and students of physical education. CONTENTS : (1) Introduction (2) Sport Bio-mechanics (3) Fundamental of Bio-mechanics (4) Methods of Sports Bio-mechanics (5) Apply Bio-mechanics to Improve Techniques (6) Mechanical Principles: Kinetics (7) Research and Applications : Gymnastics (8) Mechanical Analysis of Walking , Running and Jumping (9) Sports Specifics Bio-mechanics