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Sport and Exercise Science


Sport and Exercise Science

Paperback by Thatcher, Joanne; Thatcher, Rhys; Day, Mel; Portas, Matthew; Hood, Simon

Sport and Exercise Science

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ISBN:
9781844451876
Publication Date:
14 Apr 2009
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:
Learning Matters Ltd
Pages:
240 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 23 - 25 May 2024
Sport and Exercise Science

Description

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. Case studies clearly relate theory to practice and learning exercises support readers throughout the text.

Contents

Introduction Understanding research Planning research Positivist research Interpretative research Motivation in sport and exercise Stress, anxiety and emotions Group dynamics Exercise psychology Nutrition Skeletal muscle Cardiovascular system Describing motion and quantifying kinetics Analysing motion and quantifying kinetics A multidisciplinary approach to sport and exercise science

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