The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine

The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine
ISBN-10
0192628453
ISBN-13
9780192628459
Category
Medical
Pages
567
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Author
Michael Kent

Description

This dictionary provides an invaluable reference book for anyone interested in the fascinating subject of sport. It covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports sociology, sports injuries, and training principles. This second edition includes over 7500 cross-referenced terms which have been updated or added since the first edition. The dictionary will be of particular help to medical specialists, students of PE, coaches, and athletes who need to understand the scientific principles, physiological processes, and anatomical structures which affect sporting performance.

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