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9780419188803

Science and Soccer

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  • ISBN13:

    9780419188803

  • ISBN10:

    0419188800

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1995-12-01
  • Publisher: Spon Pr
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Summary

Science and Soccer 2nd editionoffers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the science behind the world's most popular sport, and important guidance on how science translates into practice.

Table of Contents

List of contributors
Introduction to science and soccerp. 1
Functional anatomyp. 11
Fitness assessmentp. 25
Physiology of trainingp. 51
Motion analysis and physiological demandsp. 65
Nutritionp. 83
Special populationsp. 109
Biomechanics applied to soccer skillsp. 123
The biomechanics of soccer surfaces and equipmentp. 135
Injury prevention and rehabilitationp. 151
Psychology and injuryp. 165
Goal-setting during injury rehabilitationp. 185
Environmental stressp. 201
Soccer skills practicep. 227
Coaching sciencep. 243
The science of soccer managementp. 259
Psychologyp. 273
Football and society: the case of soccer hooliganismp. 313
Football violence: an interdisciplinary perspectivep. 327
Notational analysisp. 343
The science of match analysisp. 363
Information technologyp. 377
Indexp. 386
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