Why do some people have difficulty floating? How can workers avoid low back pain? What causes a golfer to slice the ball? The answers to these questions are all rooted in biomechanics, and explained in Basic Biomechanics. With balanced, integrated coverage of applied anatomy, mechanical principles, and relevant sport and daily living applications, this program introduces you to the basics of biomechanics. The quantitative aspects of biomechanics are presented in a manageable, progressive fashion, with practical advice on approaching both qualitative and quantitative problems in biomechanics.