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Department Directories: Biobehavioral Health; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Health Policy and Administration; Hospitality Management; Human Development and Family Studies; Kinesiology; Nutritional Sciences; Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
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Vladimir Zatsiorsky

Professor of Kinesiology

Contact Information

39 Recreation Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park PA 16802

814-865-3446

(fax) 814-863-4755

vxz1@psu.edu

Education

Ph.D., 1968, Biomechanics, Central Institute of Physical Culture (Russia)

Research Interests

Biomechanical basis of motor control, in particular biomechanics of hand and finger function and balance maintenance. Sport biomechanics. Science of training athletes, especially strength training.

Selected Publications

Zatsiorsky V.M. Kinematics of Human Motion. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers. 1998

Zatsiorsky V.M. (2002) Kinetics of Human Motion. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Zatsiorsky V.M., W. Kraemer (2006) Science and Practice of Strength Training (2nd edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Strategic Themes

Domains of Health and Behavior