Chapter 10. Propulsive Forces in Swimming
- Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch10
Copyright © 2000 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
Additional Information
How to Cite
Vorontsov, A.R. and Rumyantsev, V.A. (2008) Propulsive Forces in Swimming, in Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (ed V. M. Zatsiorsky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch10
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632053926
Online ISBN: 9780470693797
- Summary
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Keywords:
- propulsive forces;
- swimming;
- biodynamic details;
- muscular contractions;
- swimming propulsion
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
The Nature of Propulsive Forces in Swimming
Biodynamic Details of Pulling Movements
Concepts of Propulsion in Swimming
Hydrodynamic Potential of Arm
Drag and Lift During Different Phases of Pulling Actions
Comparison of the Oar-Like Pull (OLP) and Curvilinear Pull (CLP)
Normal and Frontal Components of Propulsion in Different Swimming Strokes
The Cycle of Arm Movements and Phases of Arm Pull
Biodynamics of Leg Movements in Swimming
Contribution of the Core Body in Swimming Propulsion
Characteristics of a Rational Swimming Technique
Acknowledgement
References