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Record Nr.

UNINA9910135122203321

Autore

Abramovitz Melissa <1954->

Titolo

Skiing / / Melissa Abramovitz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Farmington Hills, Mich. : , : Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, , 2014

ISBN

1-4205-1182-3

Descrizione fisica

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

Collana

Science behind sports

Disciplina

796.93

Soggetti

Skis and skiing

Sports sciences

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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

chapter 1. The history of skiing -- chapter 2. Snow, skis, and skiers : the physics of skiing -- chapter 3. Training a skier's body -- chapter 4. Courage and other mental powers : psychology and skiing -- chapter 5. Speed matters : downhill and cross-country techniques -- chapter 6. Jumps and acrobatics : ski jumping and freestyle techniques -- chapter 7. The slippery slope : skiing injuries.

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 skiing.