Routledge Handbook of Ergonomics in Sport and Exercise

Gross, Rachel S

<p>Ergonomics is concerned with the 'fit' between people and their work. With an increasing number of people becoming conscious about their health and participating in sport or physical activity, ergonomics has become an increasingly prominent concern within the sport and exercise sciences. From the design of footwear and artificial playing surfaces, to studies of proprioception by obese children, the way in which people interact with their environment - designed and natural - has important implications for performance sport and for the design of safe and beneficial forms of physical activity.</p><p><em>The Routledge Handbook of Ergonomics in Sport and Exercise</em> is the first book to offer a comprehensive and in-depth survey of cutting-edge scientific research into ergonomics in sport and exercise. Written by world-leading international scientists and researchers, the book explores key topics such as: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Musculoskeletal adaptation to sports and exercise </li> <p> </p> <li>Environmental factors of injury and fatigue</li> <p> </p> <li>Load weight and performance</li> <p> </p> <li>Ergonomics in adapted sports and exercise</li> <p> </p> <li>Measurement in sports and exercise</li> <p> </p> <li>Modeling and simulation in ergonomics design</li> <p> </p> <li>Influence of playing surface, footwear and equipment design</li> </ul><p>Bridging the gap between fundamental scientific research in sport and exercise and applications in sport and exercise contexts, this is an important reference for all advanced students, researchers and professionals working in sport and exercise science, kinesiology, sports technology, sports engineering, ergonomics, and product design.</p>

<p>From carbon fibre racing bikes to 'sharkskin' swimsuits, the application of cutting-edge design, technology and engineering has proved to be a vital ingredient in enhanced sports performance. This is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of contemporary sports technology and engineering, providing a complete overview of academic, professional and industrial knowledge and technique. </p><p>The book is divided into eight sections covering the following topics: </p><ul> <li>Sustainable Sports Engineering</li> <li>Instrumentation Technology</li> <li>Summer Mobility Sports</li> <li>Winter Mobility Sports</li> <li>Apparel and Protection Equipment</li> <li>Sports Implements (racquets, clubs, bats, sticks)</li> <li>Sports Balls</li> <li>Sports Surfaces and Facilities</li> </ul><p>Written by an international team of leading experts from industry, academia and commercial research institutes, the emphasis throughout the book is on innovation, the relationship between business and science, and the improvement of sports performance. This is an essential reference for anybody working in sports technology, sports product design, sports engineering, biomechanics, ergonomics, sports business or applied sport science. </p>

Long, Judith Grant

Allen, Tom

Baichtal, John