The Science of Gymnastics - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415549914 ISBN 13: 9780415549912

Verlag: Routledge, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

The Science of Gymnastics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning this most demanding of sports.

Drawing on cutting edge scientific research, and including contributions from leading international sport scientists and experienced coaches, the book represents an important link between theory and performance. With useful summaries, data and review questions included throughout, the book examines every key aspect of gymnastic training and performance, including:

• energetic, physical and physiological assessment
• training principles
• diet, nutrition and supplementation
• growth and development issues
• kinetics and kinematics
• angular and linear motion
• angular momentum
• stress, anxiety and coping
• motivation and goal setting
• mental skills training for practice and competition
• the psychology of learning and performance.

In a concluding section the authors reflect on how fundamental scientific components (physiology, biomechanics and psychology) interact to enhance gymnastic performance, helping students to develop a better understanding of the relationship between sport science and sporting performance. The Science of Gymnastics is essential reading for all students, coaches and researchers with an interest in gymnastics or applied sport science.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Monem Jemni is a Principal Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Greenwich, UK. A former international gymnast and coach, he has provided sport science support to many teams and competitors in gymnastics, including members of the French national team. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in the bioenergetics, physiology and health-related issues of gymnastics, as well as the enhancement of gymnastics performance through training.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Routledge
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0415549914
• ISBN 13: 9780415549912
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224
• Herausgeber: Jemni Monem
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar