Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology: Volume One: Anthropometry: Anthropometry, measurement and data analysis - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415236134 ISBN 13: 9780415236133

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

Kinanthropometry is the study of human body size and somatotypes (the shape and physical appearance of an individual, disregarding size) and their relationships with exercise, sports performance and nutrition. In this fully updated and revised edition of the classic guide to kinathropometric theory and practice, leading international sport and exercise scientists offer a clear and comprehensive introduction to this important subject.

Each chapter guides the reader through the planning and conduct of practical and laboratory sessions and includes a survey of current theory and contemporary literature relating to that topic. The book is fully illustrated and includes worked examples, exercises, research data, chapter summaries, and guides to further reading throughout.

Volume One – Anthropometry – includes detailed material on topics such as:

• Body composition, proportion, and growth
• Evaluating posture, flexibility and range of motion
• Children's physiology, maturation and sport performance
• Field work
• Statistical methods for kinesiology and sport
• Accurate scaling of data for sport and exercise sciences

The Kinathropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual is essential reading for all serious students and researchers of sport and exercise science, kinesiology and human movement.

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Kinanthropometry is the study of human body size, shape and form and how those characteristics relate to human movement and sporting performance. In this fully updated and revised edition of the classic guide to kinathropometric theory and practice, leading international sport and exercise scientists offer a clear and comprehensive introduction to essential principles and techniques.

Each chapter guides the reader through the planning and conduct of practical and laboratory sessions and includes a survey of current theory and contemporary literature relating to that topic. The book is fully illustrated and includes worked examples, exercises, research data, chapter summaries and guides to further reading throughout.

Volume One – Anthropometry – covers key topics such as:

• Body composition, proportion, and growth
• Evaluating posture, flexibility and range of motion
• Children's physiology, maturation and sport performance
• Field work
• Statistical methods for kinesiology and sport
• Accurate scaling of data for sport and exercise sciences

The Kinathropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual is essential reading for all serious students and researchers working in sport and exercise science, kinesiology and human movement.

Synopsis

Kinanthropometrics is the study of the human body size and somatotypes (the characteristic shape and physical appearance of an individual, disregarding size) and their quantitative relationships with exercise, sports performance and nutrition. Additional material has been included in this second edition, such as aims lists at the head of each chapter, further reading lists, details of key journal sources and selected questions with each practical. The text provides 25 exercises that demonstrate the physiological effects of exercise, physical conditioning and training along with practical applications of these effects to physical health and performance in physical activity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415236134
• ISBN 13: 9780415236133
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Eston Roger