Presents and details simple and accurate methods for testing athletes' performances in running, sprinting, jumping, throwing, and cycling movements, as well as their strength and condition
Discusses not only performance, but also injury prevention, rehabilitation, and its management
Covers innovative methods adapted to real-life practise conditions and suggesting direct applications in many sport activities encompassing biomechanics "This book presents methods of evaluating movement and performance in sport and their application to training. ? The book is intended for coaches, physical therapists, and sports medicine practitioners. Physical therapists specializing in sports care would be most interested in this book. ? This book does a good job of providing the background for biomechanical models and analysis of movement in sports, while offering less expensive and simpler ways to perform testing." (Monique Serpas, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2018)