Science and racket sports IV / edited by A. Lees, D. Cabello, and G. Torres.
"Science and Racket Sports IV presents a selection of important contemporary research into the four core racket sport disciplines of tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis. It showcases the best of the peer-reviewed papers and keynote addresses presented at the Fourth World Congress of Scie...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Routledge,
2009.
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| Summary: | "Science and Racket Sports IV presents a selection of important contemporary research into the four core racket sport disciplines of tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis. It showcases the best of the peer-reviewed papers and keynote addresses presented at the Fourth World Congress of Science and Racket Sports, Madrid. Including contributions from many of the world's leading racket sport scientists, researchers and practitioners, the book details cutting-edge research in six key areas: Physiology Biomechanics Sports medicine Psychology Performance analysis Pedagogy, sociology and coach education This invaluable collection touches on the most important issues within contemporary sport science, and explores the full range of theoretical, experimental and applied work within the study of racket sports. It is essential reading for all sports scientists, sports physicians, therapists and coaches working in this area."--Publisher's website. |
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| Item Description: | "Fourth World Congress of Science and Racket Sports, 21-23 September, 2006. Held at the Spanish Olympic Centre, Madrid, Spain"--P. facing t.p. |
| Physical Description: | xxii, 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0415435560 9780415435567 |