Description
Book SynopsisAlpine skiing or downhill skiing is defined by six disciplines: Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, Parallel, and Combined that test the athletes' technical abilities and speed. It has long been a popular sport with many national and international championships and is a mainstay of the Winter Olympic Games.
The Science of Alpine Ski Racing is the first book to discuss the science, coaching, research, and training of elite to recreational alpine ski racers for optimal performance. This book brings together the complex physiological, biomechanical, and technical components of the sport in a practical manner with which coaches and researchers alike can adopt to elicit better performance outcomes for athletes. Literature of this kind has never been formally researched and published specifically for the sport of alpine ski racing making it both unique and a cornerstone to the discipline.
Backed by cutting-edge research, the book provides practical
Table of Contents
1. Biomechanics
2. Physiology
3. Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition
4. Strength and Power Training
5. Endurance Training
6. Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
7. Nutrition
8. Mental Training
9. Program Design
