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020 _a9780367708955 (hbk)
020 _a9781032460307 (pbk)
020 _a9781003148418 (ebk)
037 _bSBF2024
040 _aDLC
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050 0 0 _aGV943
_b.S36 2023
245 0 0 _aScience and soccer :
_bdeveloping elite performers /
_cedited by A. Mark Williams, Paul R. Ford, Barry Drust.
250 _a4th ed.
260 _aLondon ;
_aNew York :
_bRoutledge,
_c2023.
300 _axxii, 430 pages :
_billustrations (black and white) ;
_c25 cm
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _a"Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world's most popular sport. Offering important guidance on how science translates into practice, the book examines every key facet of the sport, with a particular focus on the development of elite performers. The topics covered include: - anatomy, physiology, psychology and biomechanics; - principles of training; - nutrition; - physical and mental preparation; - playing surfaces and equipment; - decision-making and skill acquisition; - coaching and coach education; - performance analysis; - talent identification and youth development. Science and Soccer: Developing Elite Performers is a unique resource for students and academics working in sports science. It is essential reading for all professional support staff working in the game, including coaches at all levels, physiotherapists, conditioning specialists, performance analysts, club doctors and sport psychologists"--
_cProvided by publisher.
650 0 _aSoccer.
650 0 _aSports sciences.
700 1 _aWilliams, A. M.
_q(A. Mark),
_d1965-
700 1 _aFord, Paul R.
700 1 _aDrust, Barry
942 _cBKS
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