Sport Mechanics for Coaches - 3rd Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (587 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0736083596 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
College Football Fan said Good basic textbook. This is a good book for Kinesiology majors. Many explanations, charts, illustrations and the format is easy to follow. It is difficult to understand some of the physics and physiology and formulas used, but this is a basic college textbook.. "Good info!" according to Jaime G. Garcia. Great book, easy to read. Provides great information about how the body mechanics! Great for athletes and coaches.. "Five Stars" according to james. Excellent
Burkett was an invited scholar for the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Adapted Physical Activity in 2007 and was part of the Prime Minister’s 2020 Summit in the theme area of developing a long-term health strategy. He has received several awards, including the Australia Day Sporting Award, the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) as an ambassador for the Sydney Paralympic Games, and the Australian Sports Medal. Burkett has written more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and 180 conference publications for journals in sport science, biomechanics, and coaching. He served as the Australian team captain for the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and as the flag bearer for the Opening Ceremonies of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. His research revolves around technology developments in human health and performance. Burkett’s specializations are teaching biomechanics, sports coaching, and performance enha
He also worked with the Australian swimming team in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. . He served as the Australian team captain for the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and as the flag bearer for the Opening Ceremonies of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Burkett has written more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and 180 confe
Sport Mechanics for Coaches includes nearly 150 illustrations and photos and all-new content to help readers understand and incorporate technology and state-of-the-art sport equipment to enhance training, identify errors in technique, and improve performance. Divided into three parts covering the fundamentals of sport mechanics, mechanical principles, and application of the knowledge to sport contexts, this text highlights real-life sporting achievements and the mechanics behind them. Coaches, students, and athletes with a curiosity about how and why things work in the world of sport and a desire to improve performance will find Sport Mechanics for Coaches refreshingly easy to read, comprehend, and put into practice.. Author Brendan Burkett—Paraly