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9780419251705

Science for Exercise and Sport

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  • ISBN13:

    9780419251705

  • ISBN10:

    0419251707

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-01-25
  • Publisher: RoutledgeFalmer

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Summary

Science for Exercise and Sportis a handbook written for undergraduate sport studies and sport and exercise students. It introduces students to the basic scientific principles that will underpin their learning during their studies and is aimed primarily at students who have little or no background in science. In this book, Craig Williams and David James relate key scientific concepts to an applied situation in order to help gain an understanding by reflecting on the applied nature and examples of the science in action.

Author Biography

Craig Williams is Programme Leader and Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Sciences at the University of Exeter.

Table of Contents

List of figures
vii
List of tables
ix
Preface x
Acknowledgements xiii
PART 1 Physical States 1(50)
Introduction
3(7)
Gases
10(12)
Liquids
22(18)
Solids
40(11)
PART 2 Force, pressure, energy and electricity 51(44)
Force and pressure
53(12)
Energy
65(18)
Electricity
83(12)
PART 3 Scientific transferable skills 95(61)
Data analysis
97(23)
Information and communication technology (ICT)
120(16)
Report writing
136(20)
Glossary 156(6)
Appendix 1: Health questionnaire 162(2)
Appendix 2: Examples of consent forms 164(4)
Appendix 3: Thermal equivalents of oxygen 168(1)
Appendix 4: Scientific journals in sport and exercise 169(3)
Appendix 5: Measurement concepts 172(1)
Index 173

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