Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics is the clearest and most straightforward biomechanics textbook currently available. It breaks down this challenging subject into short thematic chapters, enabling students to grasp each topic quickly and easily, providing a flexible resource that can support any introductory course on biomechanics.

Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, the book contains a wealth of useful features for teaching and learning, including clear definitions of key terms, lots of applied examples, guides to further reading, and revision questions with worked solutions. The book has been significantly expanded, with 15 completely new sections covering topics such as new measurement techniques and technologies, modelling and simulation, the use of Matlab and Excel in biomechanics, and the best biomechanics apps. A new companion website includes revision aids for students, as well as a test bank, downloadable illustrations and suggestions for lab-based sessions for lecturers.

Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics has been an invaluable course companion for thousands of students and lecturers over the last decade. Engaging, direct, and now fully refreshed, it is the only biomechanics textbook you’ll ever need.

Paul Grimshaw is an Associate Professor and Director of Research and the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Sports) degree coordinator in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, Australia. He qualified as a Professional Engineer in 1981 and then moved into academia and he has been teaching at University level since 1987. His main research interests are concerned with the prevention of injury in the knee and lower back, especially in golf and he has a number of publications in these areas.

Michael Cole is a Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience and Motor Control within the School of Exercise Science, Australian Catholic University, Australia. He has an extensive background in the fields of biomechanics and neuroscience and has specific expertise with common systems used for the assessment of three-dimensional movement patterns, segmental coordination and neuromuscular function in both healthy and neurologically-impaired populations. His particular areas of expertise are in the assessment of postural instability, gait disability and falls in people with Parkinson’s disease and the evaluation of the efficacy of deep brain stimulation surgery for the treatment of movement disorders.

Adrian Burden is a Principal Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and is the Department’s Learning & Teaching Co-ordinator. He has held workshops on surface electromyography on behalf of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. His research interests lie in the application of electromyography in clinical, sport and exercise settings.

Neil Fowler is Professor Exercise and Sport Biomechanics, Head of Exercise and Sport Science, and Associate Dean for Curriculum and Quality at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. His research interests include the biomechanics of jumping and rebound activities, the biomechanics of wheelchair propulsion, and low back pain.