This informative text features current and thorough reviews of the biomechanics of sport for improved performance, etiology, and pre-vention of injuries.Winter sports and aquatics are covered, with an emphasis on developing training programs for ski-jumping, alpine, and cross country skiing. Other sports featured include modeling perspectives in speed skating, swimming, and the mechanics of rowing and sculling. Track-and-field athletics, ball games, weight lifting, and training are examined in terms of per-formance, safety, and re-search methodology. Sports scientists and sports medicine specialists will find this book invaluable. Additional ISBNs 9781003068549Biomechanics of Sport 1st Edition is written by Christopher L. Vaughan and published by CRC Press. ISBNs for Biomechanics of Sport are 9781000141931, 1000141934 and the print ISBNs are 9780849368202, 0849368200. Additional ISBNs include 9781003068549.