Sports Science av Simon Rea

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<p><b>Human beings have always sought ways to gain a competitive edge over their opponents, but sports science is a relatively young discipline. So what is it all about, and how can it help athletes perform better?</b><br><br>Sports science is the application of scientific principles to explain sporting phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know about it in one place, including the key research and current knowledge, providing you with a well-informed starting point in your study of this fascinating subject. <br><br>The focus of the book is on the three disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology:<br><br>- <b>Biomechanics</b>: using mechanical principles to understand human movement and how the human body interacts with equipment and apparatus<br>- <b>Physiology</b>: using biological sciences to investigate how the body responds to exercis