Olympic textbook of science in sport / / edited by Ronald J. Maughan
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| Titolo: |
Olympic textbook of science in sport / / edited by Ronald J. Maughan
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| Pubblicazione: | Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (437 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 613.7/11 |
| 613.711 | |
| Soggetto topico: | Human mechanics |
| Physical fitness - Physiological aspects | |
| Sports - Physiological aspects | |
| Altri autori: |
MaughanRon J. <1951->
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| Note generali: | "An IOC Medical Commission publication." |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | List of Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Introduction: Sport, Science and Sports Science; Part 1Physiology and Biochemistry; Chapter 1Muscle: Producing Force and Movement; Chapter 2Physiological Demands of Sprinting andMultiple-Sprint Sports; Chapter 3Physiological Demands of Endurance Exercise; Chapter 4Physiological Adaptations to Training; Chapter 5Skeletal Muscle Metabolic Adaptations to Training; Part 2Nutrition; Chapter 6Nutrition Needs of Athletes; Chapter 7Dietary Goals and Eating Strategies; Chapter 8Hydration; Part 3Anthropometry; Chapter 9Body Composition and Sports Performance |
| Part 4ImmunologyChapter 10Exercise Immunology; Chapter 11Exercise, Inflammation, and Metabolism; Part 5Cell Biology; Chapter 12Genetic Determinants of Physical Performance; Chapter 13Molecular Mechanisms of Adaptations to Training; Part 6Biomechanics, Engineering, and Ergonomics; Chapter 14Biomechanics of Human Movement andMuscle-Tendon Function; Chapter 15Sports Ergonomics; Part 7Psychology; Chapter 16Exercise and Psychological Well-being; Chapter 17Psychological Characteristics of Athletes andtheir Responses to Sport-Related Stressors; Part 8Pharmacology | |
| Chapter 18Performance-Enhancing DrugsPart 9Limitations to Performance; Chapter 19Cardiorespiratory Limitations to Performance; Chapter 20Metabolic Limitations to Performance; Chapter 21The Brain and Fatigue; Part 10Special Populations; Chapter 22The Young Athlete; Chapter 23The Female Athlete; Part 11Exercise and Health; Chapter 24Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Fitness; Index | |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the scientific aspects of conditioning, injury prevention, and competition. The book covers the key areas of scientific knowledge in sport and is divided into: physiology and biochemistry; nutrition; anthropometry; immunology; cell biology; biomechanics, engineering and ergonomics; psychology; pharmacology; limitations to performance; special populations; and exercise and health. Presented in |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Olympic textbook of science in sport |
| ISBN: | 1-282-00756-4 |
| 9786612007569 | |
| 1-4443-0331-7 | |
| 1-4443-0332-5 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910877113503321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
Encyclopaedia of sports medicine ; ; v. 15.