Milan Coh

Track and Field Applied Research in Sprint and Jump Milan Coh

Book Track and Field Applied Research in Sprint and Jumps delves into the application of biomechanical diagnostics in the training process of athletes performing sprint running and athletic jumps. The ever tougher competition seen in today?s athletics requires intensive scientific and research work in the fields of the use of biomechanical diagnostic technologies and methods enabling an optimally objective analysis and evaluation of athletes? movement technique. Athletes? modern training process is based on the appropriate selection, optimal technique, motor abilities, correct training methods, interdisciplinary approach, and participation of various specialists in the sports profession and the application of the findings of sports science. The monograph presents certain diagnostic procedures and methods such as 3-D kinematics, dynamics ? tensiometry, EMG muscle activation and their practical application. It is a very important source of information for athletics coaches, sport experts, sport teachers and students of physical education.