{"product_id":"biomedical-engineering-principles-in-sports-9780306484773","title":"Biomedical Engineering Principles in Sports","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBiomedical Engineering Principles in Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e contains in-depth discussions on the fundamental biomechanical and physiological principles underlying the acts of throwing, shooting, hitting, kicking, and tackling in sports, as well as vision training, sports injury, and rehabilitation. The topics include: \u003cp\u003e-Golf ball aerodynamics and golf club design, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Golf swing and putting biomechanics, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Tennis ball aerodynamics and ball- and shoe-surface interactions, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Tennis stroke mechanics and optimizing ball-racket interactions, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Baseball pitching biomechanics and perceptual illusions of batters, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Football forward pass aerodynamics and tackling biomechanics, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Soccer biomechanics, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Basketball aerodynamics and biomechanics, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Vision training in sports, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Children maturation and performance, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Rehabilitation and medical advances in treatment of sports injuries. \u003c\/p\u003eThis book is essential reading for biomedical engineers, physicists, sport scientists, and physiologists who wish to update their knowledge of biomechanical and biomedical principles and their applications to sports. The book can be used in a one-semester Senior or Graduate-level course in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Sports Technology, Sports Medicine, or Exercise Physiology. In addition, it will be of value to interested athletic laypersons who enjoy watching or participating in sports such as golf, tennis, softball, football, soccer, and basketball.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George K. Hung\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.60w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780306484773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeorge Hung\u003c\/em\u003e, PhD, is a leading figure in the field of vision research, particularly in the areas of oculomotor control of accommodation, and vergence and saccadic eye movements. He is internationally-recognized for his Incremental Retinal-Defocus Theory of Myopia Development. Dr. Hung is currently Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University. He is also an avid golfer and ballroom-dancing enthusiast. \u003cem\u003eJani Macari Pallis, \u003c\/em\u003e Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of Cislunar Aerospace, Inc., an engineering and research firm located in San Francisco, California. A mechanical and aeronautical engineer, she specializes in fluid dynamics, with an emphasis on air and marine vehicles and sports equipment. \u003cbr\u003e Dr. Pallis passionately uses sports and aviation to teach engineering and science to students of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40377918455923,"sku":"9.78031E+12","price":594.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_60bb0c1c-6549-4999-a1dc-a073f26496a3.jpg?v=1661262122","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/biomedical-engineering-principles-in-sports-9780306484773","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}