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ISBN-13
9781399806794
Book Title
Sports Science
ISBN
9781399806794

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN-10
1399806793
ISBN-13
9781399806794
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20060624048

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Sports Science : a Complete Introduction
Subject
Neuroscience, Diseases / Nervous System (Incl. Brain), General
Publication Year
2024
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Medical
Author
Simon Rea
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
17.3 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2025-399106
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
613.71
Synopsis
Human beings have always sought ways to gain a competitive edge over their opponents, but sports science is a relatively young discipline. So what is it all about, and how can it help athletes perform better? Sports science is the application of scientific principles to explain sporting phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know about it in one place, including the key research and current knowledge, providing you with a well-informed starting point in your study of this fascinating subject. The focus of the book is on the three disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology:- Biomechanics : using mechanical principles to understand human movement and how the human body interacts with equipment and apparatus- Physiology : using biological sciences to investigate how the body responds to exercise and training- Psychology : using psychological principles to provide answers to questions about human behaviour in sports settingsThis new edition has been updated to include case studies to show what you can do with a sports science degree and advice on how to prepare for careers where sports science knowledge is used. It includes chapters on the key systems in the body - skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous - as well as covering sports nutrition and planning research in sport.Whether you are a student, interested in sport and sport performance as a professional practice, or involved in sport at any level, Sports Science: A complete introduction is your go-to guide., Sports science is the application of scientific principles to explain sporting phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know in one place, including the key research and current knowledge, providing you with a well-informed starting point in your study of this fascinating subject. The focus of the book is on the three disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology: Biomechanics: using mechanical principles to understand human movement and how the human body interacts with equipment and apparatus, Physiology: using biological sciences to investigate how the body responds to exercise and training, Psychology: using psychological principles to provide answers to questions about human behaviour in sports settings, This new edition has been updated to include case studies to show what you can do with a sports science degree and advice on how to prepare for careers where sports science knowledge is used, it includes chapters on the key systems in the body - skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous as well as covering sports nutrition and training for sport, fitness and health. Whether you are a student, interested in sport and sport performance as a professional practice, or involved in sport at any level, Sports Science: A complete introduction is your go-to guide., Human beings have always sought ways to gain a competitive edge over their opponents, but sports science is a relatively young discipline. So what is it all about, and how can it help athletes perform better? Sports science is the application of scientific principles to explain sporting phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know about it in one place including the key research and current knowledge, providing you with a well-informed starting point in your study of this fascinating subject. The focus of the book is on the three disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology: -Biomechanics: using mechanical principles to understand human movement and how the human body interacts with equipment and apparatus -Physiology: using biological sciences to investigate how the body responds to exercise and training -Psychology: using psychological principles to provide answers to questions about human behaviour in sports settings It includes chapters on the key systems in the body - skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous - as well as covering sports nutrition and planning research in sport. Whether you are a student preparing for study on a university course in sport or sports science, involved in sport at any level and want to understand more about your performance, or simply interested in sport and sport performance, Sports Science: A Complete Introduction is your go-to guide.
LC Classification Number
GV558

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