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Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 17The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 17: Track and Field: Throwing2024-12-2215 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 16The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 16: Track and Field: Jumping2024-12-2121 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 15The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 15: Track and Field: Running2024-12-2035 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 14The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 14: Swimming2024-12-1919 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 13The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 13: Softball2024-12-1811 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 12The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 12: Gymnastics2024-12-1730 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 11The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 11: Golf2024-12-1623 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 10The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 10: Football2024-12-1518 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 9The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 9: Basketball2024-12-1419 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 8The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 8: Baseball2024-12-1316 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 7The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 7: Fluid Mechanics2024-12-1213 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 6The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 6: Angular Kinetics2024-12-1124 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 5The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 5: Linear Kinetics2024-12-1022 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 4The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 4: Angular Kinematics2024-12-0913 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 3The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 3: Linear Kinematics2024-12-0819 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 2The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 2: Forms of Motion2024-12-0617 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookThe Biomechanics of Sports Techniques Chapter 1The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
by James G. Hay
Chapter 1: Biomechanics is Physical Education2024-12-0509 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookWilliams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion Chapter 8Williams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion
by Barney F. LeVeau
Chapter 8: Application 2024-12-0419 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookWilliams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion Chapter 7Williams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion
by Barney F. LeVeau
Chapter 7: Dynamics 2024-12-0314 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookWilliams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion Chapter 6Williams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion
by Barney F. LeVeau
Chapter 6: Friction 2024-12-0212 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookWilliams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion Chapter 5Williams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion
by Barney F. LeVeau
Chapter 5: Static Equilibrium 2024-12-0123 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookWilliams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion Chapter 4Williams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion
by Barney F. LeVeau
Chapter 4: Composition and Resolution of Forces 2024-11-3012 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookWilliams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion Chapter 3Williams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion
by Barney F. LeVeau
Chapter 3: Strength of Materials2024-11-2922 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookWilliams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion Chapter 2Williams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion
by Barney F. LeVeau
Chapter 2: Useful Terms and Concepts2024-11-2818 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookWilliams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion Chapter 1Williams & Lissner's Biomechanics of Human motion
by Barney F. LeVeau
Chapter 1: The Scope of Biomechanics 2024-11-2712 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 10Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 10: Throwing2024-11-2613 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 9Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 9: Pole Vaulting2024-11-2510 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 8Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 8: Jumping (High, Long and Triple)2024-11-2412 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 7Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 7: Hurdling and Steeplechasing2024-11-2313 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 6Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 6: Running2024-11-2217 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 5Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 5: Angular Motion2024-11-2116 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 4Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 4: Forces (2)2024-11-2018 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 3Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 3: Forces (1): Newton’s Laws2024-11-1916 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 2Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 2: Motion2024-11-1813 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookDyson’s Mechanics Athletics Chapter 1Dyson’s Mechanics Athletics
by Geoffrey Dyson
Chapter 1: Introduction2024-11-1721 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 16Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 16: Examples in the Use of Qualitative Analysis2024-11-1619 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 15Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 15: Qualitative Analysis2024-11-1518 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 14Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 14: Free Body Diagrams2024-11-1426 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 13Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 13: Fluid Mechanics2024-11-1328 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 12Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 12: Explaining Angular Motion (Angular Kinetics)2024-11-1219 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 11Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 11: Explaining Linear Motion (Linear Kinetics)2024-11-1132 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 10Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 10: Describing Angular Motion (Angular Kinematics)2024-11-1014 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 9Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 9: Describing Linear Motion (Linear Kinematics)2024-11-0922 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 8Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 8: Human Motion2024-11-0812 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 7Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 7: The Lower Extremity2024-11-0719 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 6Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 6: The Upper Extremity2024-11-0612 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 5Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 5: The Neck & Trunk2024-11-0544 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 4Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 4: The Muscular System2024-11-0437 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 3Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 3: The Skeletal System2024-11-0323 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 2Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 2: Introduction2024-11-0212 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookAnatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion Chapter 1Anatomy, Mechanics, and Human Motion
by James G. Hay & J. Gavin Reid.
Chapter 1: Why Study Anatomy & Mechanics?2024-11-0113 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 10Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 10: Living With Resistance2024-10-2908 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 9Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 9: Moving Through Fluids2024-10-2808 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 8Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 8: What Goes Up Must Come Down2024-10-2713 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 7Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 7: Gravity2024-10-2613 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 6Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 6: Collisions2024-10-2519 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 5Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 5: Energy2024-10-2413 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 4Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 4: Rotating Bodies2024-10-2310 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 3Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 3: More About Forces2024-10-2211 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 2Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 2: What Makes Things Move?
2024-10-2109 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance Chapter 1Sportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Chapter 1: Man in Motion2024-10-2006 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance introductionSportscience: Physical Laws and Optimum Performance by Peter J. Brancazio.
Introduction: Science and Sports2024-10-0314 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 13This episode explores the work of Robert Sessions Woodworth, a pioneering psychologist who made significant contributions to our understanding of movement control. We'll delve into his research on the psychophysics of movement, focusing on his investigations into the relationship between speed and accuracy in motor tasks. Join us as we uncover Woodworth’s lasting impact on the field of motor control and learn how his insights continue to shape our understanding of human movement.
2024-10-0108 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 12This episode delves into the groundbreaking work of Kurt Wachholder, a pioneer in the study of voluntary movement. We'll explore his innovative use of electromyography to understand muscle activation patterns during movement, highlighting his discovery of the three-phase EMG pattern in agonist and antagonist muscles. We'll also discuss his insightful research on rhythmic movements, which revealed the crucial interplay of inertia, elastic forces, and muscle activity in generating efficient and coordinated movements. Join us as we uncover the lasting impact of Wachholder's research on our understanding of motor control.2024-09-3009 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 11This episode explores the life and groundbreaking work of Sir Charles S. Sherrington, a towering figure in the history of neuroscience. We'll delve into his key discoveries, including the concept of the synapse, the importance of inhibition in the nervous system, and the role of proprioceptive feedback in motor control. Join us as we celebrate Sherrington's remarkable contributions to our understanding of how the brain and spinal cord control movement. 2024-09-2912 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 10This episode explores the groundbreaking research of W.P. Lombard on the action and coordination of two-joint muscles. Challenging traditional views of muscle antagonism, Lombard’s work revealed how muscles with seemingly opposing actions could efficiently work together. We’ll delve into his concept of “pseudo-antagonism” and how two-joint muscles can leverage their mechanics to generate powerful and coordinated movements. Join us as we uncover the lasting impact of Lombard’s research on our understanding of biomechanics and human movement. 2024-09-2811 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 9This episode delves into the life and work of John Hughlings Jackson, a pioneering 19th-century neurologist. We’ll explore Jackson’s groundbreaking ideas on the organization of the motor system, specifically his concept of somatotopic organization in the brain, all deduced through keen clinical observation. Journey through the history of neuroscience as we discuss how Jackson’s initially overlooked findings were later validated by researchers like David Ferrier. Join us for a fascinating look at the enduring legacy of John Hughlings Jackson and his impact on our understanding of the brain and motor control. 2024-09-2706 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 8This episode journeys back to the early days of research on muscle work and efficiency in humans. We’ll delve into a groundbreaking 1922 paper by A.V. Hill, a pioneer in exploring the relationship between muscular force, work, efficiency, and speed. Discover how Hill's ingenious experiments, utilizing a weighted flywheel, revealed key insights into the concepts of equivalent mass, viscous resistance, and the existence of an optimal speed for mechanical efficiency in muscle contraction. Join us as we uncover the foundations of muscle mechanics and its impact on human performance.2024-09-2605 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 7This episode dives into the Action-Perception Theory, exploring the intertwined relationship between movement and perception. We'll journey back to the 19th century to spotlight the groundbreaking work of Hermann von Helmholtz, a pioneer in understanding movement control. Discover why action without perception and perception without action are inherently flawed concepts as we examine the crucial role of sensory feedback in guiding movement and the significance of movement in shaping our perception. Join us as we untangle the fascinating interplay of action and perception and its profound implications for understanding motor control. 2024-09-2507 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 6This episode examines Ragnar Granit's significant contributions to our understanding of the spinal mechanisms of motor coordination. Focusing on his 1950 paper, the episode explores the role of reflexes in the self-regulation of muscle contraction and automatic inhibition. Learn how Granit’s experiments demonstrated specialized sense organs for both excitation and inhibition in muscle, and discover the implications these findings have on our understanding of motor control. If you're interested in physiology, neuroscience, or motor control, especially the roles of reflexes, proprioception, and motor learning, this episode is a must-listen! 2024-09-2410 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 5This episode explores the concept of mechanical work in human movement. We delve into the groundbreaking research of pioneers like Wallace O. Fenn and Herbert Elftman, uncovering how they measured and analyzed energy expenditure, muscle viscosity, and energy transfer in activities like sprinting and walking. Discover the fascinating interplay of muscle elasticity, energy transfer within the body, and the role of tendons and muscles in storing energy. Join us as we break down the mechanics of movement, providing essential knowledge for enhancing performance and preventing injuries! 2024-09-2310 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 4This episode dives into the intricacies of muscle twitches and their accompanying electrical activity through the lens of Derek Denny-Brown’s classic paper, “Fibrillation and Fasciculation in Voluntary Muscle." Published in 1938, this landmark study showcased the innovative use of electromyography to distinguish between various types of muscle contractions. Denny-Brown meticulously categorized “true fibrillation” from “false fibrillation”, providing crucial insights into the nature of these involuntary muscle movements. We’ll explore the distinctions between these categories, along with Denny-Brown’s observations on “fasciculations” and their implications for understanding abnormal motor neuron activity. Join us for a deep dive into the groundbreaking work...2024-09-2210 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 3This episode strides into the world of human locomotion, specifically the biomechanics of walking. Journey back to the 19th century as we uncover the groundbreaking work of Braune and Fischer, pioneers who employed cutting-edge equipment and intricate mathematical models to dissect the roles of gravity and muscle activation in gait. We’ll compare their findings to insights from modern technologies like electromyography, highlighting how our understanding of muscle activity during walking evolved. Plus, we'll delve into McGeer’s passive-dynamic walking theory and how it challenges assumptions about the role of muscles and the nervous system. Join us as we expl...2024-09-2107 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 2This episode delves into the groundbreaking work of Nikolai Aleksandrovich Bernstein and his revolutionary approach to studying movement. Challenging traditional mechanistic views, Bernstein’s research, highlighted in his 1935 paper “The Problem of the Relation Between Coordination and Localization,” emphasized the complexity of the human movement system, focusing on aspects like integration and non-linear interactions. Join us as we explore the historical context of Bernstein's work, how he navigated the oppressive Soviet regime to conduct his research, and the lasting impact his findings have had on movement science and neuroscience. 2024-09-2010 min
Exploring Sport Biomechanics Book by BookClassics in Movement Science Chapter 1This first episode, based on Chapter 1 of Classics in Movement Science, takes us back in time to explore early attempts to understand human movement. We’ll examine how mechanical metaphors, while initially promising, posed a significant challenge to understanding coordination and control - a challenge known as “Charles’s problem.” Tune in as we delve into the history of movement science and uncover the enduring mystery of biological coordination. 2024-09-1915 min