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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

Sports Science

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      Publisher John Murray Press
      Published 26 October 2023
      ISBN-13 9781399806794
      978-1399806794
      ISBN-10 1399806793
      Also in:
      Sport Sport science, physical education Sports psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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

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