Running Science: Revealing the science of peak performance - Couverture rigide

Brewer, John

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1782404732 ISBN 13 : 9781782404736

Editeur : Ivy Press, 2017

Synopsis

Running can encompass the absolute extremes of human performance, from speed to endurance. Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that underpins this ubiquitous sport, bringing together the study of biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, health and injury prevention, and the technical development of shoes and running surfaces: it’s a complete reference.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Professor Brewer began his career as Head of Human Performance for the Football Association, where he formed part of the support team for the 1990 Italian World Cup. Subsequently, Professor Brewer entered academia, undertaking senior leadership roles within the University of Bedfordshire. He has also held a number of significant Board level roles including Chair of the London Regional Sports Board, a Government appointed Non-Executive Director of UK Anti-Doping, Non-Executive Director of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), and Chair of British Ski and Snowboard. John, who is a keen runner and skier, specialises in research areas including fitness standards in the Police Service, sports nutrition, hydration, fitness testing and relative age effect in sport.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ivy Press
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1782404732
• ISBN 13: 9781782404736
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible