Sport and Exercise Science

Name: Sport and Exercise Science
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ISBN: 9780340815694

ISBN-10: 0340815698

ISBN-13: 9780340815694

Edition: 2005

Authors: Ken Roberts, Dean Sewell, Philip Watkins, Murray Griffin

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Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction provides a broad based introduction to the three areas that underpin the scientific study of sport and exercise science. For students of Sport and Exercise Science, this book will help to develop a sound understanding of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, metabolism, biomechanics and psychology related to sport, exercise and health. The book brings together into one volume the basic principles behind the physiological, biomechanical and psychological bases of human performance. With extensive cross-referencing and an accessible design, the text presents clear and comprehensive explanations of key concepts, providing every student with the…

Book details

List price: $60.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 5/27/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 456
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English

KEN ROBERTS is a writer and librarian living in Whitby, Ontario.

DEAN SEWELL is Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology and Metabolism at Heriot-Watt University. PHILIP WATKINS is Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning/Biomechanics at the University of Derby. MURRAY GRIFFIN is Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Essex.




Anatomy and Physiology: Introduction to sport and exercise in the life sciences


Introductory human anatomy and physiology


Human physiological systems


Cardiac muscle and the heart


Skeletal muscle


Nutrition and metabolism


The physiology and epidemiology of lifestyle and health



Biomechanics: Introduction to sports biomechanics


Human kinematic concepts


Linear kinetics


Angular kinematics


Angular kinetics


Fluid mechanics


Analysis methods



Psychology: Introduction to psychology


Performance--anxiety, aggression, teams, leadership, motivation


Mental health--illness, body image, self esteem, depression, self-efficacy, injury and recovery, end of a sporting career


Skills and abilities--skills, learning, measurement of motor learning, individual differences in skilled performance, motor ability, motor skill development