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Book SynopsisNSCA's Essentials of Sport Science provides the most contemporary and comprehensive overview of the field of sport science and the role of the sport scientist. It is a primary preparation resource for the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification exam.
Table of ContentsForeword: Reflections on Sport Science
Michael H. Stone, PhD, and William J. Kraemer, PhDPart I. Training Theory and ProcessChapter 1. Performance Dimensions
Nick Winkelman, PhD, and Darcy Norman, PTChapter 2. Training Load Model
Stuart Cormack, PhD, and Aaron J. Coutts, PhDChapter 3. Periodization and Programming for Individual Sports
G. Gregory Haff, PhDChapter 4. Periodization and Programming for Team Sports
Martin Buchheit, PhD, and Paul Laursen, PhDPart II. Needs AnalysisChapter 5. Key Performance Indicators
Marco Cardinale, PhDChapter 6. Profiling and Benchmarking
Mike McGuigan, PhDPart III. Technology and Data PreparationChapter 7. Technological Implementation
Lorena Torres Ronda, PhDChapter 8. Data Hygiene
Matthew C. Varley, PhD, Ric Lovell, PhD, and David Carey, PhDPart IV. External and Internal Load Data CollectionChapter 9. Characteristics of Tracking Systems and Load Monitoring
Jo Clubb, MSc, and Andrew M. Murray, PhDChapter 10. Analysis of Tracking Systems and Load Monitoring
Andrew M. Murray, PhD, and Jo Clubb, MScChapter 11. Kinematics and Gait Analysis
Enda King, PhD, and Chris Richter, PhDChapter 12. Kinetics and Force Platforms
Daniel Cohen, PhD, and Cory Kennedy, MScChapter 13. Strength Tracking and Analysis
Jean-Benoît Morin, PhD, and Pierre Samozino, PhDChapter 14. Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability
Joel JamiesonChapter 15. Electroencephalography and Electroneuromyography
Roman N. Fomin, PhD, and Cassandra C. Collins, BSChapter 16. Biomarkers for Health and Performance
Xavier Schelling i del Alcázar, PhD, Julio Calleja-González, PhD, and Nicolás Terrados, MD, PhDChapter 17. Perception of Effort and Subjective Monitoring
Shaun J. McLaren, PhD, Aaron J. Coutts, PhD, and Franco M. Impellizzeri, PhDPart V. Data Analysis and DeliveryChapter 18. Statistical Modeling
Mladen Jovanović, Lorena Torres Ronda, PhD, and Duncan N. French, PhDChapter 19. Injury Risk Model
Johann Windt, PhD, and Tim Gabbett, BHSc (Hons), PhDChapter 20. Data Mining and Nonlinear Data Analysis
Sam Robertson, PhDChapter 21. Data Delivery and Reporting
Tyler A. Bosch, PhD, and Jacqueline Tran, PhDChapter 22. Performance Interventions and Operationalizing Data
Clive Brewer, BSc (Hons), MScPart VI. Special TopicsChapter 23. Recovery and Sleep
Jessica M. Stephens, PhD, and Shona L. Halson, PhDChapter 24. Fueling and Nutrition
Louise M. Burke, PhD, and Eric S. Rawson, PhDChapter 25. Environmental Stress
Yasuki Sekiguchi, PhD, Courteney L. Benjamin, PhD, and Douglas J. Casa, PhDChapter 26. Psychobiology: Flow State as a Countermeasure to Mental Fatigue
Chris P. Bertram, PhDChapter 27. Neuroscience Approach to Performance
Roman N. Fomin, PhD, and Cassandra C. Collins, BSChapter 28. Motor Performance
Gabriele Wulf, PhDChapter 29. Sport Science of Injury
David Joyce, BPhty (Hons), MPhty (Sports), MSc, and Kay Robinson, BSc (Hons)Part VII. Education and CommunicationChapter 30. Interdisciplinary Support
Duncan N. French, PhDChapter 31. Information Dissemination
Yann Le Meur, PhD
