Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing clearly how the science relates to real sport and exercise situations. Every chapter includes numerous applied examples from sport and exercise, helping the student to understand how mechanical concepts describe both simple and complex movements. In addition, innovative worksheets for field and laboratory work are included that contain clear objectives, a description of method, data recording sheets, plus a set of exemplary data and worked analysis. Alongside these useful features are definitions of key terms plus review questions to aid student learning, with detailed solutions provided for all numerical questions. This is an essential textbook for any biomechanics course taken as part of degree programme in sport and exercise science, kinesiology, physical therapy, sports coaching or athletic training.

Part I: Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system Chapter 1. The musculoskeletal system Chapter 2. The skeleton Chapter 3. Connective tissues Chapter 4. The articular system Chapter 5. The neuromuscular system Chapter 6. Mechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components Chapter 7. Structural adaptation Part Two: Biomechanics of movement Chapter 8. Introduction to biomechanics of movement Chapter 9. Linear motion Chapter 10. Angular motion Chapter 11. Work, energy and power Chapter 12. Fluid mechanics