Includes bibliographical references and index.

Basic concepts in kinesiology : kinematics -- Mechanical principles : kinetics -- The movement system : nerve and muscle physiology and the control of human movement -- Muscle activity and strength -- Shoulder complex -- Elbow and forearm complex -- Wrist and hand / Ingrid Provident -- Head, neck, and trunk / Christopher R. Carcia -- Pelvis and hip / Dolores B. Bertoti, Christopher R. Carcia-- Knee -- Ankle and foot -- Stance and gait -- Kinesiology applications in daily functional activities -- Kinesiology applications of upper extremity activities of daily living / Ingrid Provident -- Sports and recreation.