The science of gymnastics
Examines the key aspect of gymnastic training and performance, including - physiological assessment; diet and nutrition; energetic; strength and conditioning; growth and development; anthropometric and biomechanical models; kinetics and kinematics; stress, anxiety and coping; and, motivation and goa...
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London, UK
Routledge
2011
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Table of Contents:
- pt. I. Physiology for gymnastics
- 1. Energetics of gymnastics
- 2. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems of gymnasts
- 3. Fitness model of high-level gymnasts
- 4. Training principles in gymnastics
- 5. Specific physical and physiological assessments of gymnasts
- 6. Diet, nutrition, supplementation and health related issues in gymnastics
- 7. Investigations in rhythmic gymnastics
- pt. II. Biomechanics for gymnastics
- 8. Linear kinematics applied to gymnastics
- 9. Angular kinematics applied to gymnastics
- 10. Linear kinetics applied to gymnastics
- 11. Angular kinetics applied to gymnastics
- pt. III. Psychology and mental training for gymnastics
- 12. Task demands and career transitions in gymnastics: from novices to experts, and the stages of learning throughout a career
- 13. Coaching and parenting in gymnastics
- 14. Mental skill development and variations in gymnasts
- 15. OMSAT-3 mental skills assessment of gymnasts
- 16. Closing the circle of mental skills training: providing mental skills feedback to gymnasts
- pt. IV. Interaction between physiological, biomechanical and psychological aspects of gymnastic performance
- 17. The physiologist's point of view
- 18. The biomechanist's point of view
- 19. The psychologist's point of view.