by So Chi-hung. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 155-167). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Chapter Chapter 1 --- General Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Physiological Characteristics of Elite Windsurfers --- p.7 / Abstract --- p.8 / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2 --- Literature Review --- p.11 / Chapter 2.3 --- Method --- p.20 / Chapter 2.4 --- Result --- p.23 / Chapter 2.5 --- Discussion --- p.25 / Chapter 2.6 --- Conclusion --- p.36 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- An evaluation of a windsurfing pumping simulator for objective assessment of windsurfing pumping performance --- p.37 / Abstract --- p.38 / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.39 / Chapter 3.2 --- Method --- p.44 / Chapter 3.3 --- Result --- p.48 / Chapter 3.4 --- Discussion --- p.49 / Chapter 3.5 --- Conclusion --- p.50 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Kinesiological Analysis of Joints' Movement Pattern in Windsurfing Pumping and Its Change with Muscle Fatigue --- p.52 / Abstract --- p.53 / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.55 / Chapter 4.2 --- Literature Review --- p.57 / Chapter 4.3 --- Method --- p.65 / Chapter 4.4 --- Result --- p.72 / Chapter 4.5 --- Discussion --- p.77 / Chapter 4.6 --- Conclusion --- p.82 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- The Use of Electromyography in the Study of Windsurfing Pumping --- p.83 / Abstract --- p.84 / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.86 / Chapter 5.2 --- Literature Review --- p.89 / Chapter Part 1. --- Frequency Spectrum Analysis During Repeated Isokinetic Knee Extension and Elbow Flexion --- p.106 / Chapter 5.3 --- Method --- p.106 / Chapter 5.4 --- Result --- p.112 / Chapter 5.5 --- Discussion --- p.129 / Chapter 5.6 --- Conclusion --- p.133 / Chapter Part 2. --- Application of Surface EMG in Assessing Muscle Fatigue Pattern in Repetitive Dynamic Windsurfing Pumping Action --- p.134 / Chapter 5.7 --- Method --- p.134 / Chapter 5.8 --- Result --- p.135 / Chapter 5.9 --- Discussion --- p.145 / Chapter 5.10 --- Conclusion --- p.149 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusion --- p.151 / Chapter Chapter 7 --- References --- p.155 / Chapter Chapter 8 --- Reference Photos --- p.168 / Chapter Chapter 9 --- Appendix --- p.183