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Sports Science : A Complete Introduction by Simon Rea (2024, Trade Paperback)

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Sports Science by Simon Rea. Simon Rea is Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at the Open University and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As well as spending over 20 years teaching in higher education, he has worked in several sports science related roles and written extensively about all sports science disciplines.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHodder & Stoughton

ISBN-101399806793

ISBN-139781399806794

eBay Product ID (ePID)20060624048

Product Key Features

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSports Science : a Complete Introduction

SubjectNeuroscience, Diseases / Nervous System (Incl. Brain), General

Publication Year2024

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Medical

AuthorSimon Rea

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight17.3 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2025-399106

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal613.71

SynopsisHuman 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 phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know about it in one place, including the key research and current knowledge, providing you with a well-informed starting point in your study of this fascinating subject. The focus of the book is on the three disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology:- Biomechanics : using mechanical principles to understand human movement and how the human body interacts with equipment and apparatus- Physiology : using biological sciences to investigate how the body responds to exercise and training- Psychology : using psychological principles to provide answers to questions about human behaviour in sports settingsThis new edition has been updated to include case studies to show what you can do with a sports science degree and advice on how to prepare for careers where sports science knowledge is used. It includes chapters on the key systems in the body - skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous - as well as covering sports nutrition and planning research in sport.Whether you are a student, interested in sport and sport performance as a professional practice, or involved in sport at any level, Sports Science: A complete introduction is your go-to guide., Sports science is the application of scientific principles to explain sporting phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know in one place, including the key research and current knowledge, providing you with a well-informed starting point in your study of this fascinating subject. The focus of the book is on the three disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology: Biomechanics: using mechanical principles to understand human movement and how the human body interacts with equipment and apparatus, Physiology: using biological sciences to investigate how the body responds to exercise and training, Psychology: using psychological principles to provide answers to questions about human behaviour in sports settings, This new edition has been updated to include case studies to show what you can do with a sports science degree and advice on how to prepare for careers where sports science knowledge is used, it includes chapters on the key systems in the body - skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous as well as covering sports nutrition and training for sport, fitness and health. Whether you are a student, interested in sport and sport performance as a professional practice, or involved in sport at any level, Sports Science: A complete introduction is your go-to guide., 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 phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know about it in one place including the key research and current knowledge, providing you with a well-informed starting point in your study of this fascinating subject. The focus of the book is on the three disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology: -Biomechanics: using mechanical principles to understand human movement and how the human body interacts with equipment and apparatus -Physiology: using biological sciences to investigate how the body responds to exercise and training -Psychology: using psychological principles to provide answers to questions about human behaviour in sports settings It includes chapters on the key systems in the body - skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous - as well as covering sports nutrition and planning research in sport. Whether you are a student preparing for study on a university course in sport or sports science, involved in sport at any level and want to understand more about your performance, or simply interested in sport and sport performance, Sports Science: A Complete Introduction is your go-to guide.

LC Classification NumberGV558