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Perspectives on Physical Education and
Sports Science in Singapore
An Eye on the Youth Olympics 2010
Edited by Nick Aplin
ISBN 9780071281645 • MHID 0071281649 • 2009 • Softcover • 320pp
In 2008, Singapore secured the bid to host the first-ever Youth Olympic
Games in 2010. The eyes of the world will be on Singapore as the games – now
a national concern – encompasses an initiative to invite the international
sporting youth to participate, not only in competitive games, but also in
educational and cultural activities. This event as well as Singapore’s silver
medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the Singapore F1 Grand Prix –
Formula One’s inaugural night race – have acted as catalysts for more young
Singaporeans to engage in sports.
This book addresses:
The concurrent need to apply new knowledge and develop a greater
understanding of meaningful sports and physical education
The contemporary needs in schools and within the community
The future developments in sports and physical education
Understanding Biomechanics for Physical
Education and Sports
Michael Koh and John Tan
ISBN 9780071247733 • MHID 0071247734 • 2006 • Softcover • 168pp
Movements of the human body are produced by the contraction of muscles.
However, these movements are also influenced by external forces such
as gravity, friction, fluid resistance and reaction forces that are evoked
through ground contact or upon impact with other bodies. The study of
these physical quantities lies within a branch of physics known as mechanics.
In this book, which focuses on sports biomechanics, the authors apply the
principles of mechanics in the analysis of human movement.