Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement (3rd Ed)
by Bruce Abernethy, Vaughan Kippers, Stephanie Hanrahan and Marcus Pandy
Human Kinetics | March 2013 | ISBN-10: 1450431658 | True PDF | 408 pages | 17 mb 
http://www.amazon.com/Biophysical-Foundations-Human-Movement-3rd-Abernethy/dp/1450431658

Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Third Edition, introduces readers to key concepts concerning the anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological bases of human movement. The text provides undergraduate students with a broad foundation for more detailed study of the subdisciplines of human movement and for cross-disciplinary studies. Readers will learn the multi-dimensional changes in movement and movement potential that occur throughout the life span as well as those changes that occur as adaptations to training, practice, and other lifestyle factors.

This third edition includes the latest research and improved presentation to address areas of growth and change in the fields of human movement. The following are important updates to this edition:
• A new chapter on historical origins of human movement science provides students with an appreciation of the development of the field as well as its future directions.
• Content regarding exercise physiology has been reorganized to provide more discrete coverage of key concepts in nutrition.
• A new concluding section focuses on applications in the areas of prevention and management of chronic disease, prevention and management of injury, and performance enhancement in sport and the workplace, as well as the benefits of sport and exercise science to work, sport, and everyday living.
• Ancillary materials support instructors in teaching across disciplines as they assist students in understanding the breadth of content in this comprehensive text.

The third edition offers a comprehensive introduction for students, scientists, and practitioners involved in the many professions grounded in or related to human movement, kinesiology, and sport and exercise science. By considering the effect of adaptations in each of the biophysical subdisciplines of human movement, Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement also illustrates the important role physical activity plays in the maintenance of health throughout the life span. 

About the Authors
Bruce Abernethy, PhD, is professor of human movement science in the School of Human Movement Studies and deputy executive dean and associate dean (research) in the faculty of health sciences at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Stephanie J. Hanrahan, PhD, is a registered sport psychologist and an associate professor in the Schools of Human Movement Studies and Psychology at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Hanrahan has over 20 years of experience in teaching human movement studies at the undergraduate level.
Vaughan Kippers, PhD, is a senior lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Queensland. He coordinates anatomy courses for students enrolled in medicine, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy programs. His major research involves the use of electromyography.
Marcus G. Pandy, PhD, is a professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering in the department of mechanical engineering at the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.Pandy is an associate editor for the Journal of Biomechanics.

BRIEF CONTENTS
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Part I Introduction to Human Movement Studies 1
Part II Anatomical Bases of Human Movement: Functional Anatomy 25
Part III Mechanical Bases of Human Movement: Biomechanics 83
Part IV Physiological Bases of Human Movement: Exercise Physiology 155
Part V Neural Bases of Human Movement: Motor Control 213
Part VI Psychological Bases of Human Movement: Sport and Exercise Psychology 293
Part VII Multi- and Cross-Disciplinary Applications of Human Movement Science 337
Glossary 367
Index 379
About the Authors 393