Applied Sport Mechanics Paperback – October 8, 2025

Help students and coaches understand how the fundamental laws of human movement affect athletes’ performances.Unlock the secrets of athletic performance with Applied Sport Mechanics, Fifth Edition. This comprehensive guide is designed to help students, coaches, and physical educators understand the fundamental laws of human movement and their impact on sport performance. Authored by Brendan Burkett, PhD, a renowned expert in biomechanics and sport coaching, this edition offers a unique blend of theory and practical application. Throughout the full-color text, photos and illustrations offer visual demonstrations of the content to engage readers and clarify complex topics.Key features include these:Application to Sport sidebars that connect concepts directly to sport performance and analysisPedagogical aids, including a glossary and chapter objectives, to facilitate learning and comprehensionRelated online resources delivered through HKPropel, featuring a study guide, chapter review questions, practical activities, and author recommendations of videos and blogs for further learningDive into the foundational principles of kinetics, kinematics, and sport technique, and explore their real-world applications through a variety of engaging scenarios. Then learn how to observe and analyze an athlete’s technique and apply mechanical principles to correct errors and improve performance. With 13 well-structured chapters, this textbook is perfectly suited for a semester-long course, making it an ideal resource for both students and instructors.Endorsed by SHAPE America, the updated fifth edition includes expanded information on new technologies and their use in biomechanical assessment and training. Instead of focusing on a few popular sports, Burkett explores mechanics across a range of sport skills―including sprinting, jumping, swimming, lifting, throwing, and kicking―and highlights applications across a diverse variety of sports, such as rugby, cycling, golf, swimming, and javelin throwing.Whether you're a student in biomechanics or a professional looking to enhance your understanding of sport performance, Applied Sport Mechanics, Fifth Edition, is your go-to resource for mastering the mechanics of sport.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books. Read more