Dean A. Sewell (UK Heriot Watt University), Philip Watkins (UK Sports Performance Consultancy Ltd), Murray Griffin (UK University of Essex)

Sport and Exercise Science

An Introduction

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The essential companion to the introductory modules in a sports and exercise science degree or foundation course, covering exercise physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology presented in a convenient and attractively designed book and supported by a website for use in lectures or as a revision aid.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 2 ed
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juli 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 208mm x 278mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 1024g
• ISBN-13: 9781444144178
• ISBN-10: 1444144170
• Artikelnr.: 34676150

Autorenporträt

DEAN SEWELL is Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology and Metabolism at Heriot-Watt University. PHILIP WATKINS is currently the Performance Director for Sports Performance Consultancy (SPC) Ltd in Derby, UK, having lectured and taught physical education, sports biomechanics and strength and conditioning across all levels of the UK education system for almost 20 years. In addition, Phil has worked extensively with elite athletes providing scientific support across a variety of sports. He is a BASES Accredited Interdisciplinary Sport and Exercise Scientist, a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As an athlete, Phil has over 14 years' international competitive experience, having represented both Wales and Great Britain in the sport of powerlifting. He has won British, European and World titles and, more recently, is the 2011 Commonwealth Deadlift champion and Powerlifting silver medallist. MURRAY GRIFFIN is Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Essex.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology 1. Sport and Exercise in the
Life Sciences 2. Human Anatomy and Physiology 3. Human Physiological
Systems 4. Skeletal Muscle Physiology and Metabolism 5. Energy Balance and
Body Composition 6. Lifestyle Factors Affecting Health Section 2:
Biomechanics 7. Introduction to Sports Biomechanics 8. Human and Linear
Kinematic Concepts 9. Linear Kinetics: The Study of Force and Movement 10.
Angular Kinematics 11. Angular 12. Fluid Biomechanics 13. Analysis Methods
Section 3: Psychology 14. Psychology of Sport 15. Exercise and
Psychological Health 16. The Psychology of Motor Learning and Performance