Exercise & Sports Science

This text introduces students to the essentials of the major contributing disciplines - biomechanics, physiology and psychology. It provides detailed knowledge and understanding of each subject area combined with explicit advice on how to study effectively, research further and think critically.

'A very useful introduction to the key concepts in five main areas of study in sport and exercise science: Biomechanics, Exercise physiology, Pedagogy, Psychology, and Sociology.

The book puts ethics at the centre of research in these rapidly expanding fields of knowledge. Placing the issues in historical context, and using informative case studies, the authors examine how moral theory can guide research design, education, and governance.

the book offers a contemporary and in-depth look at the biological effects of carnitine metabolism and its application to clinical and sports nutrition...

The book concentrates on the various ways in which an athlete (whether the average participant or the elite competitor) can modify technique to achieve optimal performance. Its emphasis on athletic assessment...