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Autore |
Schwartz Heather E |
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Titolo |
Gymnastics / / by Heather E. Schwartz |
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Detroit, Mich. : , : Lucent Books, , 2011 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (96 pages) : color illustrations |
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Collana |
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The science behind sports Gymnastics |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Gymnastics |
Llibres electrònics |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Chapter 1: An Ancient Sport -- Chapter 2: Training and Conditioning -- Chapter 3: Somersaults, Headstands, and Other Beginner Moves -- Chapter 4: Flying High -- Chapter 5: Injuries and Treatments -- Chapter 6: The Psychology of Gymnastics -- Notes -- Glossary -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author -- Back Cover. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 gymnastics. |
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