Sports and fitness equipment design / Ellen F. Kreighbaum, Mark A. Smith, editors.

Other author Kreighbaum, Ellen.
Other author Smith, Mark A., 1961-
Format Book
Publication InfoChampaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, ©1996.
Descriptionxiv, 218 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects
Sporting goods--Design and construction.
Human mechanics.
Physical fitness--Equipment and supplies. --Design and construction.

Contents Introduction : perspectives on sports and fitness equipment design ; Foot-ground interfaces. Biomechanical considerations for foot-ground interfaces / Ellen F. Kreighbaum -- Running and court shoes / Thomas E. Johnson -- Hiking and climbing boots / Mark A. Smith -- Cross-country ski boots and bindings / Barbara Brewster -- Downhill skis, boots, and bindings / Mark A. Smith -- Striking implements. Biomechanical considerations for striking implements / Ellen F. Kreighbaum.
Contents Tennis rackets / Carol Polich -- Racquetball racquets / Kim Koski -- Golf clubs / Mark A. Smith -- Baseball and softball bats / Gale C. House -- Personal fitness equipment. Biomechanical considerations for personal fitness equipment / Ellen F. Kreighbaum -- Bicycles / Rebecca Carson -- Aerobic exercise equipment / Robert Schwarzkopf, and Ellen F. Kreighbaum, Rob Branson -- Resistance training equipment / John Garhammer, Paul Ward.
Contents Watercraft / Mark A. Smith.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 95033993
ISBN087322695X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks GV745 .S68 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold