Sports Science : a complete introduction

"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 pheno...

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Main Author: Simon Rea (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Teach Yourself, 2023. ©
Edition:Revised and updated 2nd edition.
Series:Revised and updated 2nd edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • An introduction to studying sports science
  • Key principles in anatomy and physiology 1: the musculo-skeletal system
  • Key principles in anatomy and physiology 2: the cardio-respiratory system
  • The essentials of sports physiology
  • The fundamentals of sport psychology
  • The basics of biomechanics
  • Introducing sports nutrition
  • Training for sport, fitness and health
  • Sports science, physical activity and the body.