Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science
- Editore:
Wiley-Blackwell
- EAN:
9780632053919
- ISBN:
0632053917
- Pagine:
- 112
- Formato:
- Paperback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science
Running is a further volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee. It is a clearly presented, multi-disciplinary text that provides a "one-stop" source of information on all aspects of running. Written primarily for the coach, athlete, sports medicine physician, physical therapist and health related professional, the text covers the physiology and biochemistry of sprinting; the physiology and biochemistry of distance running; the biomechanics of running; training for successful running performance; nutritional strategies; and the medical problems of the athlete.Containing contributions from a team of world leaders in their respective fields, Running provides a truly international perspective on this sporting specialty.