Böcker av Vickie Samuels-Colt

"Foundation in Kinesiology and Biomechanics provides students with a solid conceptual foundation in the study of movement producing a springboard for the study of movement impairments and rehabilitation of dysfunction. This second edition continues to provide students with a solid conceptual foundation in kinesiology as they prepare for careers where an understanding of the musculoskeletal system and its function is the cornerstone of their future profession. This text presents content and a newly added lab textbook with activities emphasizing conceptual concepts rather than rote memorization of facts. The text lays the groundwork for study of impairments and interventions for those entering fields of physical and occupational therapy, athletic training, exercise, strength and conditioning training, sports medicine, and kinesiology. The addition of the lab manual to the second edition provides students with hands-on activities allowing them to experience kinesiology concepts related to general concepts, each body segment, posture, and gait"--