Chapter Summaries

1 Anatomy and Physiology

• Sport and Exercise in the Life Sciences
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Human Physiological Systems
• Skeletal Muscle Physiology and Metabolism
• Energy Balance and Body Composition
• Lifestyle Factors Affecting Health

2 Biomechanics

• Introduction to Sports Biomechanics
• Human and Linear Kinematic Concepts
• Linear Kinetics: The Study of Force and Movement
• Angular Kinematics
• Angular Kinetics
• Fluid Biomechanics
• Analysis Methods

3 Psychology

• Psychology of Sport
• Exercise and Psychological Health
• The Psychology of Motor Learning and Performance