Screen LibraryOlympic textbook of science in sport
"This new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the scientific aspects of conditioning, injury prevention, and competition." "The book covers...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Encyclopaedia of sports medicine ;
v. 15 |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444303315 |
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"This new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the scientific aspects of conditioning, injury prevention, and competition." "The book covers the key areas of scientific knowledge in sport and is divided into: physiology and biochemistry; nutrition; anthropometry; immunology; cell biology; biomechanics, engineering and ergonomics; psychology; pharmacology; limitations to performance; special populations; and exercise and health." "Presented in a clear style and format, The Olympic Textbook of Science in Sport, draws on the expertise of an international collection of contributors who are recognized as leaders in their respective fields. It will be indispensable for all sport scientists and medical doctors who serve athletes and sports teams and is an invaluable reference for students of sport and exercise science."--Jacket. |
| Item Description: | "An IOC Medical Commission publication." |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (viii, 427 p.) : ill. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781444303315 1444303317 9781444303322 (electronic bk.) 1444303325 (electronic bk.) 1405156384 9781405156387 |
| Index Number: | RC1235 |
| CLC: | G804.2 |
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Muscle : producing force and movement / Physiological demands of sprinting and multiple-sprint sports / Physiological demands of endurance exercise / Physiological adaptations to training / Skeletal muscle metabolic adaptations to training / Nutrition needs of athletes / Dietary goals and eating strategies / Hydration / Body composition and sports performance / Exercise immunology / Exercise, inflammation, and metabolism / Genetic determinants of physical performance / Molecular mechanisms of adaptations to training / Biomechanics of human movement and muscle-tendon function / Sports ergonomics / Exercise and psychological well-being / Psychological characteristics of athletes and their responses to sport-related stressors / Performance-enhancing drugs / Cardiorespiratory limitations to performance / Metabolic limitations to performance / The brain and fatigue / The young athlete / The female athlete / Health benefits of exercise and physical fitness / |