Overview

By centring its attention on the measurement of the human body and its parts, anthropometry uses diverse methods and instruments, and is useful for a variety of purposes. In a permanently changing world, with science having a fundamental role in modern societies, this book gathers important anthropometric related research from around the globe in a wide field of applications. Readers will be able to get closer to experimental data and literature reviews on different areas, from medical dentistry and podiatry to health and sport sciences. This book will be of interest to graduates, teachers, researchers and general workers in medicine, kinesiology, ergonomics, orthopaedics, motor development and sport sciences and health. In addition, coaches and strength and conditioning staff can use this data to improve the training process. The fifteen chapters allow a better grasp on the science behind anthropometrics and permit to make the bridge between theory and practice by revisiting basic theory and introducing highly specialized topics. Chapters feature helpful tables and illustrations, and a wide list of bibliographic references and key points are presented in the Conclusion for ease of comprehension.

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Author:   Ricardo J. Fernandes, Ph.D ,  Alexandre Igor Araripe Medeiros ,  Rui Garganta
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
ISBN:  

9781536195323

ISBN 10:   1536195324
Pages:   380
Publication Date:   01 July 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Body fat in male master swimmers: dual x-ray absorptiometry vs. skinfold thickness equations; Bone mineral response to physical activity and sport practice; Foot anthropometry; A soccer team anthropometric weighted centroid; Anthropometry of Rowing: An Update; Use and interpretation of anthropometric measures in postmenopausal women; Anthropometry in dentistry new insights; Anthropometrics and competitive swimmers with a disability: a systematic review; Effects of body mass index on segment coordination and joint variability in running; Body fat estimates: how do they relate to each other and to cardiorespiratory fitness?; Body segment parameters for rigid body modelling in biomechanical analyses; Body composition in amputee soccer players: what do we know?; How do the anthropometric variables influence volleyball and beach volleyball performance?; The Runner Structure: anthropometric differences in track events; Anthropometric indicators and health status -- a relationship from infancy to adulthood; Postface; Acknowledgments.

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Ricardo J. Fernandes is Associated Professor, Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Portugal & Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, Portugal

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