Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 0340815698 / ISBN 13: 9780340815694

Editore: - -, 2005

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• Titolo: Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction
• Editore: - -
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0340815698
• ISBN 13: 9780340815694
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Very Good

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Riassunto

Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction provides a broad based introduction to the three areas that underpin the scientific study of sport and exercise science. For students of Sport and Exercise Science, this book will help to develop a sound understanding of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, metabolism, biomechanics and psychology related to sport, exercise and health. The book brings together into one volume the basic principles behind the physiological, biomechanical and psychological bases of human performance.



With extensive cross-referencing and an accessible design, the text presents clear and comprehensive explanations of key concepts, providing every student with the foundation knowledge crucial to their success at this level. Relevant examples and related activities give context and demonstrate the practical applications of the theoretical elements of sports studies, making this groundbreaking new textbook essential reading for all students of sports science and related degrees.



Accompanied by a comprehensive, interactive and free website www.sport-exercise-science.co.uk.

Informazioni sull?autore

Dean Sewell is the Director of the Sport and Exercise Science degree programme at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Outside academia he played national league field hockey and is now an occasional fell-runner, completing the Everest marathon in 2002.

Philip Watkins is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the BSc Sports Science degree at the University of Derby. He is also a double British, European and World Powerlifting Champion and record holder.

Murray Griffin is a Sports Psychologist in the Centre for Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Essex. He teaches sport psychology, conducts research on mental rehearsal and green exercise and works with elite athletes. His own sport is motorcycle sprinting where on several occasions he has been national champion.