The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine
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Book Overview
This comprehensive, practical reference is essential for everyone interested in any aspect of sports medicine. It covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including: anatomy, biomechanics, excercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, training principles, and the use of ergogenic aids. Compiled with the help of a team of eminent contributors and advisers, the dictionary contains over 7500 cross referenced entries and many illustrations. It will be particularly helpful for medical specialists, students of physical education, coaches, and athletes who need to understand the scientific principles, physiological processes, and anatomical structures which affect performance. It will also be useful to the general reader interested in exercise, health and fitness. The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine is a "must have" reference.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0192622633
ISBN13:9780192622631
Release Date:April 1994
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:502 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.4" x 8.0"
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Great dictionary for freshman exercise physiology major
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
My daughter asked me to find a dictionary with all the new terms she was running across in her exercise physiology major. She said that this book was just what she was looking for.
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