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Record Nr.

UNINA9910130692603321

Autore

Abramovitz Melissa <1954->

Titolo

Bowling / / Melissa Abramovitz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Farmington Hills, Mich. : , : Lucent Books, an imprint of Gale, Cengage Learning, , [2015]

�2015

ISBN

1-4205-1252-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (120 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)

Collana

Science behind sports

Disciplina

794.6

Soggetti

Bowling

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 108-112) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Bowling: a game for all -- Physics and bowling -- Biomechanics and bowling -- The mental game -- Pre-throw strategies -- Coordinating Physics and BioMechanics -- Sports medicine and bowling -- Notes -- For more information -- Glossary.

Sommario/riassunto

Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers bowling.