Ergonomics in Sport and Physical Activity

Author: Reilly   Thomas  

Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2009

E-ISBN: 9781450493246

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780736069328

Subject: G804.2 Exercise Physiology

Language: ENG

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Description

Ergonomics in Sport and Physical Activity: Enhancing Performance and Improving Safety is the first text to provide an in-depth discussion of how the principles of ergonomics can be applied in the context of sport and other physical activities to reduce injury and improve performance.

Chapter

Title Page

pp.:  1 – 2

Copyright Page

pp.:  2 – 3

Contents

pp.:  3 – 5

Preface

pp.:  5 – 7

Introduction

pp.:  7 – 31

Part I: Risk Factors

pp.:  31 – 33

Chapter 2: Health and Safety

pp.:  55 – 75

Chapter 3: Environmental Stress

pp.:  75 – 105

Chapter 4: Circadian Rhythms

pp.:  105 – 127

Part II: Sport Ergonomics

pp.:  127 – 129

Chapter 5: Ergonomics Models and training Modes in Sport and Leisure

pp.:  129 – 157

Chapter 6: Competitive and Training Stress in Sport

pp.:  157 – 177

Chapter 7: Sports Equipment and Playing Surfaces

pp.:  177 – 193

Part III: Ergonomics in Physical Activities

pp.:  193 – 195

Chapter 8: Fitness for Work

pp.:  195 – 211

Chapter 9: Special Populations

pp.:  211 – 231

Chapter 10: Clinical Aspects

pp.:  231 – 249

Chapter 11: A Holistic and Nutritional Ergonomics Perspective

pp.:  249 – 267

Afterword

pp.:  267 – 271

References

pp.:  271 – 298

Index

pp.:  298 – 304

About the Author

pp.:  304 – 305

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