Sport science, physical education

Running is one of the world's most widely practiced sports and recreations but until now it has intended to elude serious study outside of the natural sciences.

The study of sport is often thought of simply in terms of the sport sciences.

The study of sport is often thought of simply in terms of the sport sciences.

This book analyses the Tour de France over its long history both as France's most prestigious and famous sporting event and as a European and, increasingly, a world cycling competition.

This book analyses the Tour de France over its long history both as France's most prestigious and famous sporting event and as a European and, increasingly, a world cycling competition.

First published in 1988, this book contains edited and revised papers presented at the first World Congress of Science and Football.

First published in 1988, this book contains edited and revised papers presented at the first World Congress of Science and Football.

In 1999, the International Olympic Committee approved far-reaching reforms to the appointment and terms of its members, the selection of host cities for the Olympic and Winter Olympic Games, the events on the Olympic Program, and the reporting of decisions and financial information.

In 1999, the International Olympic Committee approved far-reaching reforms to the appointment and terms of its members, the selection of host cities for the Olympic and Winter Olympic Games, the events on the Olympic Program, and the reporting of decisions and financial information.

The fourth World Scientific Congress of Golf, to be held in St Andrews in July 2002, will bring together all of the world's leading golf researchers.

The fourth World Scientific Congress of Golf, to be held in St Andrews in July 2002, will bring together all of the world's leading golf researchers.

This edited collection of papers presented at the 18th International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sport, highlights cutting-edge research material on sports biomechanics from many of the leading international academics in the field.

This edited collection of papers presented at the 18th International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sport, highlights cutting-edge research material on sports biomechanics from many of the leading international academics in the field.

This book presents first-time research findings and new empirically based perspectives and applications in sport psychology.

This book presents first-time research findings and new empirically based perspectives and applications in sport psychology.

This book offers a student-friendly introduction to the discipline of sport psychology.

This book offers a student-friendly introduction to the discipline of sport psychology.

How can the skills of the sport psychologist be put to best use within a football club?

How can the skills of the sport psychologist be put to best use within a football club?

When working with sports men and women, the biomechanist is faced with two apparently incompatible goals: reducing injury risk and improving sports performance.

When working with sports men and women, the biomechanist is faced with two apparently incompatible goals: reducing injury risk and improving sports performance.

The study of sport is characterised by its inter-disciplinarity, with researchers drawing on apparently incompatible research traditions and ethical benchmarks in the natural sciences and the social sciences, depending on their area of specialisation.

The study of sport is characterised by its inter-disciplinarity, with researchers drawing on apparently incompatible research traditions and ethical benchmarks in the natural sciences and the social sciences, depending on their area of specialisation.

What is single-case research?

What is single-case research?

Co-ordination of movement plays a key role in human development and is an important area in sport and health sciences.

Co-ordination of movement plays a key role in human development and is an important area in sport and health sciences.

Drug free sport is an unattainable aspiration.

Drug free sport is an unattainable aspiration.

Being the parent of a young athlete is a complex and challenging endeavour.

Being the parent of a young athlete is a complex and challenging endeavour.

Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing clearly how the science relates to real sport and exercise situations.

Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing clearly how the science relates to real sport and exercise situations.

World-class rehabilitation of the injured athlete integrates best practice in sports medicine and physical therapy with training and conditioning techniques based on cutting-edge sports science.

World-class rehabilitation of the injured athlete integrates best practice in sports medicine and physical therapy with training and conditioning techniques based on cutting-edge sports science.

In the movie Bull Durham, frustrated manager Joe Riggins stresses to his team, "e;This is a simple game.

In the movie Bull Durham, frustrated manager Joe Riggins stresses to his team, "e;This is a simple game.

This book celebrates two important aspects of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This book celebrates two important aspects of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Academic research on the Paralympics and disability sport is growing.

Academic research on the Paralympics and disability sport is growing.

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is one of the most widely used counselling approaches in the world and is one of the original forms of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is one of the most widely used counselling approaches in the world and is one of the original forms of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

The second edition of Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports, Exercise and Health offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to sport and exercise nutrition, integrating key nutritional facts, concepts and dietary guidelines with a thorough discussion of the fundamental biological science underpinning physiological and metabolic processes.

The second edition of Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports, Exercise and Health offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to sport and exercise nutrition, integrating key nutritional facts, concepts and dietary guidelines with a thorough discussion of the fundamental biological science underpinning physiological and metabolic processes.

Drawing on the latest scientific research, this handbook introduces the essentials of sport-specific strength and conditioning programme design for over 30 different sports.

Drawing on the latest scientific research, this handbook introduces the essentials of sport-specific strength and conditioning programme design for over 30 different sports.

Conditioned Games for Team Sports Training allows the reader to discover the dynamic world of conditioned games, popularly known as "e;small-sided games.

Understanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes' enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance.

Understanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes' enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance.