Dictionary Of The Sport And Exercise Sciences
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Author | : A & C Black Publishers Ltd |
Publisher | : A & C Black |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 9780713677850 |
Containing over 5,000 terms relating to sport and sports science, this is a reference book for anyone interested in the fascinating world of sport. It covers anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, biology, sports medicine, sporting rules and regulations, governing bodies, health and fitness and banned substances.
Author | : Michael Kent |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 620 |
Release | : 2006-12-01 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0191574880 |
The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine provides comprehensive and authoritative definitions of nearly 8000 sports science and sports medicine terms. All major areas are covered, including exercise psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, anatomy, sports sociology, training principles and techniques and sports injury and rehabilitation The dictionary will be an invaluable aid to students, coaches, athletes and anyone wanting instant access to the scientific principles, anatomical structures, and physiological, sociological and psychological processes that affect sporting performance. It will also be of interest to the general reader interested in sports science and medicine terminology.
Author | : Mark H. Anshel |
Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 1991-01-01 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780873223799 |
Dictionary intended for professionals and students of various disciplines involved in the exercise and sport sciences, e.g., biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sport psychology. Excludes dance, physical education, research, design, statistics, sports medicine, and specific sports. Entries give word or phrase and brief, explanatory definition. Cross references.
Author | : Sheila Jennett |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 495 |
Release | : 2008-04-01 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0080982522 |
The dictionary is designed to be a pocket companion, for ready access by students, postgraduates, trainers, and health professionals involved in sport and exercise. It provides definitions and short accounts of terms used and techniques employed in the study and practical application of the relevant anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and of commonly associated medical problems and treatments. Illustrations are included in the A-Z text, and appendices provide additional reference information and sources for further study. - Wide coverage in A-Z text of relevant basic and applied topics relevant to sport and exercise. - Full contact information for professional associations. - Illustrations, graphs and tables. - Team of expert contributors.
Author | : Dieter Hackfort |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2019-02-02 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 0128131519 |
Dictionary of Sport Psychology: Sport, Exercise, and Performing Arts is a comprehensive reference with hundreds of concise entries across sports, martial arts, exercise and fitness, performing arts and cultural sport psychology. This dictionary uses a global approach to cover philosophical and cultural backgrounds, theory, methodology, education and training and fields of application. Each entry includes phenomenon, subject description and definition, related theory and research, practice and application across sports and related performance domains. An authoritative, balanced and accessible presentation of the state-of-the-art in key subject areas, this dictionary is a must-have reference for anyone studying or practicing sport psychology. - Provides a diverse cultural perspective to ensure the broadest coverage of internationalization - Covers a broad scope of terms and concepts - Includes extended performance domains, such as music, dance, theater arts and the circus - Utilizes an alphabetical approach so entries are easily found and quickly referenced - Contains entries written by leading researchers and scholars across the globe
Author | : Patty Freedson |
Publisher | : Human Kinetics Publishers |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : |
Dictionary intended for professionals and students of various disciplines involved in the exercise and sport sciences, e.g., biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sport psychology. Excludes dance, physical education, research, design, statistics, sports medicine, and specific sports. Entries give word or phrase and brief, explanatory definition. Cross references.
Author | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 1408102056 |
An invaluable reference book for anyone interested in the fascinating world of sport, containing over 5,000 terms relating to sport and exercise science. Coverage includes anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, biology, sports medicine, sporting rules and regulations, governing bodies, health and fitness and banned substances.
Author | : William E. Garrett |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 1016 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780683034219 |
Written by experts in exercise physiology, exercise science, and biomechanics, this volume focuses specifically on exercise science in relation to athletic performance and to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of athletic injuries. The text is logically organized into sections on energy metabolism, exercise physiology, organ system responses to exercise, general concerns in applied exercise science, sports biomechanics, and applied sports physiology. The biomechanics and sports physiology sections focus on particular sports, to determine specific diagnosis and treatment aspects. The book also includes chapters on exercise in children and the elderly, environmental influences on physical performance, overtraining, chronobiology, and microgravity.
Author | : Michael Kent |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 602 |
Release | : 2017-03-30 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0191061271 |
This second edition of Food & Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet & Exercise provides more than 1,800 entries on all matters relating to diet and exercise. Subject areas covered include diet methods, food supplements, exercise, sports injuries, anatomy, energy-related terms, exercises for improving strength, flexibility, stamina, weight control, training methods and principles, calorie requirements of different activities, and other related topics. For this update all entries have been reviewed and updated where necessary, and 20,000 new and revised words have been added, alongside web links to relevant online resources and images. Focus areas include computer and satellite technology, DNA technology, food and drink labelling, and the psychological aspects of dieting and exercising, and new entries cover topics such as accelerometry, drink labelling, exercise tracking, mindfulness, national diet and nutrition survey, and spontaneous activity expenditure. A good diet and regular exercise are the key components of a healthy lifestyle. Food & Fitness gives the reader a wealth of information which will help them to evaluate claims made about different diets and types of exercise, and to select the combination most suited to their needs.
Author | : Edson Filho |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 409 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0197512496 |
This book presents 125 critical research questions to advance the field of sports, exercise, and performance psychology, with 5 must-read papers per chapter. With contributions from expert researchers in their respective areas, this book focuses on performance and learning, health and wellbeing, and cultural and professional considerations.