Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences

by David Kirk

• ISBN13: 9781412922289
• ISBN10: 1412922283
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-13
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

This book provides students and scholars with a fail-safe guide to the key concepts in the field of Sport & Exercise Science. Intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a sound map of the multi-disciplinary demands of sport related courses including physical and biological sciences, social science and education. The entries use clear definitions, examples, and suggestions for further reading to explore each discipline.

Author Biography

David Kirk is Professor of Physical Education and Youth Sport Carlton Cooke is Professor of Sport and Exercise Science Anne Flintoff is a Reader in Physical Education Jim McKenna is Professor of Physical Activity and Health. All the editors are the Carnegie Faculty of Sport and Education at Leeds Metropolitan University

Table of Contents

Psychology

Section introduction

Motivation

Adherence

Physical activity and mental health

Emotion and effect in acute exercise

Coping in sport

Expertise

Leaders and leadership

Communication

Biomechanics

Section introduction

Kinematics

Force

Impact

Work, energy and power

Angular kinetics

Projectiles

Fluid mechanics

Exercise Physiology

Section introduction

Nutrition and biochemistry

Homeostasis

Muscle, strength and power

Energy systems

Energy balance and body composition

Principles of training

Fitness for health and sport

Growth, maturation, motor development and learning

Pedagogy

Section introduction

Physical Education

Curriculum

Instruction

Learning

Assessment

Sociology

Section introduction

Class

Disability

Bodies

Gender

Globalization

Identity

'Race' and ethnicity

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