Kinanthropometry IX (eBook, PDF)

Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
Redaktion: Marfell-Jones, Michael; Olds, Tim; Stewart, Arthur

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This is an edited collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the Ninth International Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Defined as the relationship between human body structure and function, kinanthropometry is an area of growing interest, and these proceedings will be of use to students, academics and professionals in the areas of ergonomics, sports science, nutrition, health, and other allied fields. The assembled works represent the latest research findings across kinanthropometry, moving the discipline forward and promoting good practice and the exchange of expertise.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134179596
• Artikelnr.: 42981783

Autorenporträt

Michael Marfell-Jones is Professor and Chair of Health Sciences at the Universal College of Learning, Palmerston North, New Zealand and President of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Arthur Stewart is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK. Tim Olds is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1 The use of 3D whole-body scanners in anthropometry 2
Comparative morphology of strongmen and bodybuilders 3 Built for Success:
Homogeneity in Elite Athlete Morphology 4 A kinanthropometric profile and
morphological prediction functions of elite international male javelin
throwers 5 Athletic Morphology: Approaches and limitations using dual X-ray
absorptiometry and anthropometry 6 Monitoring exercise-induced fluid losses
by segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis 7 Anthropometric Measurements
in Zambian Children 8 Pubertal Maturation, Hormonal Levels and Body
Composition in Elite Gymnasts 9 Body Composition Before and After Six Weeks
Pre-season Training in Professional Football Players 10 Body image and body
composition differences in Japanese and Australian males 11 The observed
and perceived body image of female Comrades Marathon athletes