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This book provides an up-to-date review of research and scientific knowledge in the field of kinanthropometry. This subject area is defined as the relationship between human structure and function and is exemplified in studies of growth and development, ergonomics, nutrition, human performance and health, among other applications. This edited collection includes the latest findings in kinanthropometric research and topics include body composition, athlete morphology and performance prediction, 3-dimensional analysis, body sizing, sexual dimorphism, virtual anthropometry, somatotype, bone density, body image and anthropometric pedagogy. Kinanthropometry X offers essential reading for students, academics and researchers in exercise science, kinanthropometry, physical education and human sciences.
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Kinanthropometry X The 10th International Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) was held in conjunction with the 13th Commonwealth International Sport Conference (CISC2006), Melbourne, Australia, 9–l2 March, 2006, immediately prior to the XVIII Commonwealth Games. This volume contains a selection of papers presented to the Conference, covering the following topic areas: • • • • • • body composition and bone density athlete morphology, sexual dimorphism, somatotype and performance prediction 3-dimensional analysis and body sizing virtual anthropometry body image anthropometric pedagogy. These papers represent the current state of research and knowledge in kinanthropometry, and will be of particular interest to students and researchers in sport and exercise science, kinanthropometry, physical education and human sciences. Mike Marfell-Jones is Professor and Chair of Health Sciences at the Universal College of Learning, Palmerston North, New Zealand and President of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Tim Olds is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences and Director of the Centre for Applied Anthropometry at the University of South Australia. Kinanthropometry X Proceedings of the 10th International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry Conference, held in conjunction with the 13th Commonwealth International Sport Conference Edited by Mike Marfell-Jones and Tim Olds First published 2008 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016 This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2007. “To purchase your own copy of this or any of Taylor & Francis or Routledge’s collection of thousands of eBooks please go to www.eBookstore.tandf.co.uk.” Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2008 Mike Marfell-Jones and Tim Olds, selection and editorial matter; individual chapters, the contributors Note: This book was prepared from camera-ready copy supplied by the editors All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry. International Conference (10th : 2006 : Melbourne, Australia) Kinanthropometry X : proceedings of the 10th International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry Conference, held in conjunction with the 13th Commonwealth International Sport Conference / [edited by] Mike Marfell-Jones & Tim Olds. p.; cm. Kinanthropome