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Its emphasis on athletic assessment and physical capacity modification provides a unique perspective that will help you appraise the body structure of athletes, so that strengths can be fully utilised and weaknesses improved. Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport relies on current research findings and proven methods in developing physical athletic performance, and helps readers learn to recognise and use appropriate methods to develop optimal physical qualities for skilled performance. It categorises 30 international sports into 9 distinct groups organised by common features, such as racket sports, aquatic sports, gymnastics and power sports.

Within each group, techniques that improve performance are analysed with specific examples given from a variety of international coaches.

Timothy R. Ackland, PhD, is a professor of functional anatomy and biomechanics in the School of Exercise, Sport Science, and Health at the University of Western Australia. His research interests include the mechanics of human movement with themes spanning exercise rehabilitation, high-performance sport, and human performance in industry. Dr. Ackland has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers as well as three academic books and 20 book chapters.