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 |
| 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 |
| Contents: |
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 an 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 / |