{"product_id":"the-science-of-gymnastics-9781138701939","title":"The Science of Gymnastics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Science of Gymnastics\u003c\/em\u003e provides the most comprehensive and accessible introduction available to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning performance in artistic gymnastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition introduces three new sections: applied coaching, motor learning and injury prevention and safety, and features contributions from leading international sport scientists and gymnastics coaches and instructors. With case studies and review questions included in each chapter, the book examines every key aspect of gymnastic training and performance, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephysiological assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediet and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenergetics         \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekinetics and kinematics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espatial orientation and motor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecareer transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emental skills training and perception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einjury assessment and prevention, with clinical cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvanced case studies in rotations, vault approach and elastic technol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I: Physiology for Gymnastics\u003c\/strong\u003e Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 1. Energetics of Gymnastics 2. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Gymnasts 3. Diet, Nutrition, Supplementation and Related Health Issues in Gymnastics Review Questions. \u003cstrong\u003ePART II: Applied Coaching Sciences in Gymnastics\u003c\/strong\u003e Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 4. Fitness Model of High Level Gymnasts 5. Training Principles in Gymnastics 6. Specific Physical and Physiological Assessments of Gymnasts 7. Jumping Skills: Importance, Assessment and Training Review Questions. \u003cstrong\u003ePART III: Biomechanics for Gymnastics\u003c\/strong\u003e Learning Outcomes, Objectives and Introduction. 8. Linear Kinematics 9. Angular Kinematics 10. Linear Kinetics 11. Angular Kinetics 12. Use of Body Inverse Dynamics to Evaluate Reaction Force During Vault and Floor Somersaults in Artistic Gymnastics Review Questions. \u003cstrong\u003ePART IV: Psychology for Gymnastics\u003c\/strong\u003e Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 13. Task Demands and Career Transitions in Gymnastics: From Novices to Experts and the Stages of Learning Across the Career 14. Coaching and Parenting 15. Mental Skill Development and Variation in Gymnasts 16. Omsat-3 Mental Skills Assessment 17. Closing the Circle of Mental Skills Training: Providing Mental Skills Feedback to Gymnasts 18. Perception of Complex Movements Review Questions. \u003cstrong\u003ePart V: Interaction between Physiological, Biomechanical and Psychological Aspects of Gymnastic Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 19. The Physiologists Point of View 20. The Biomechanists Point of View 21. The Psychologist Point of View Conclusion Review Questions. \u003cstrong\u003ePART VI: Motor Learning in Gymnastics\u003c\/strong\u003e Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 22. Motor Learning Versus Pedagogy 23. Fundamental Concepts and Definitions in Motor Learning 24. Stages of Motor Learning 25. Feedback 26. Transfer of Learning Tasks to a Final Skill 27. Transfer Strategies 28. Practice 29. Special Considerations in Gymnastics Learning 30. Advanced Applied Example of Motor Control 1: The Running Approach When Vaulting 31. Advanced Applied Example of Motor Control 2: Rotations and Twisting in Gymnastics, Is There a Universal Rotational Scheme? 32. Advanced Applied Example of Motor Control 3: The Impact of Elastic Technologies on Artistic Gymnastics – A Special Case Study From Brazil Review Questions. \u003cstrong\u003ePART VII: Injuries in Gymnastics\u003c\/strong\u003e Learning Outcomes, Introduction and Objectives. 33. Injury is a Serious Issue 34. What is an Injury? 35. Characteristics of Gymnastics Injuries 36. Injury Location 37. Injury Countermeasures 38. Clinical Injury Cases in Artistic Gymnastics, the Big and the Small Ones 39. Monitoring Gymnasts for Injury Prevention Review Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019519787351,"sku":"9781138701939","price":45.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138701939.jpg?v=1750780511","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-science-of-gymnastics-9781138701939","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}