Sport and Exercise Science

All students of sport and exercise science must have a strong grasp of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and psychology. Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction provides the best single-volume introduction to these core pillars of sport science and human performance currently available.

This fully revised and expanded third edition introduces the central principles of each discipline, and features updated chapters on energy balance and nutrition, lifestyle factors in sport, exercise and health, the psychology of motor learning and skill acquisition, and a new chapter on applied psychology and sports performance, to provide students with a thorough base of understanding. For the first time, the book contains a cross-disciplinary section on research methods and data analysis, which explores case studies from across the spectrum of sport and exercise science and introduces performance analysis, talent ID and applied sports nutrition to provide students with a touchstone resource for further study.

Offering a highly illustrated, accessible introduction to the key concepts in the scientific study of sport and exercise, and a full companion website to aid instructors, Sport and Exercise Science is an essential companion for students studying the introductory modules on a sport and exercise science degree or foundation course.

Toti studentii la stiinte ale sportului si exercitiilor trebuie sa cunoasca puternic principiile fundamentale ale anatomiei si fiziologiei, biomecanicii si psihologiei. Stiinta sportului si exercitiului: o introducere ofera cea mai buna introducere in volum unic la acesti piloni de baza ai stiintei sportului si performantei umane disponibile in prezent. Aceasta a treia editie complet revizuita si extinsa introduce principiile centrale ale fiecarei discipline si prezinta capitole actualizate despre echilibrul energetic si nutritie, factori ai stilului de viata in sport, exercitii fizice si sanatate, psihologia invatarii motorii si dobandirea abilitatilor si un nou capitol despre psihologia aplicata si performanta sportiva, pentru a oferi elevilor o baza aprofundata de intelegere.