The Science of BMX
Will be published approx. on 15. June 2018
Book
Hardback
978-1-138-20114-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Science of BMX is the first book to examine the scientific underpinnings of BMX and offer theoretically grounded, evidence-based interventions to improve cycling performance. Drawing on the latest research across the sport and exercise sciences, the book explores every aspect of BMX preparation and performance, including:
- Physiological elements of BMX performance
- Physiological testing in BMX
- Periodisation and applied training methods
- Strength and conditioning for BMX
- The psychology of racing
- Bike dynamics and design
Integrating case study examples throughout, no other book bridges the gap between scientific theory and applied practice in the same way, making The Science of BMX a valuable reference for students and researchers in applied sport science and essential reading for sport scientists or coaches working in the discipline of cycling more broadly.
- Physiological elements of BMX performance
- Physiological testing in BMX
- Periodisation and applied training methods
- Strength and conditioning for BMX
- The psychology of racing
- Bike dynamics and design
Integrating case study examples throughout, no other book bridges the gap between scientific theory and applied practice in the same way, making The Science of BMX a valuable reference for students and researchers in applied sport science and essential reading for sport scientists or coaches working in the discipline of cycling more broadly.
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Persons
Simon Jobson is Professor of Sport & Exercise Physiology in the Department of Sport & Exercise at the University of Winchester, UK. Building on a PhD awarded in the area of cycling performance physiology, Simon's research interests focus on the assessment of cycling performance and the mathematical modelling of cycle training. As a BASES accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist, Simon provides sports science support for cyclists of all abilities, including coaching of a multiple National Masters Champion and two World Record holders
Lee Rylands is Senior Lecturer in the College of Life and Natural Sciences at the University of Derby, UK. He is currently undertaking a PhD by published works investigating the physiological components of BMX cycling and will be submitting his final thesis in June 2016. Lee has published a number of scientific papers on the physiological profiling of BMX cycling gaining national and international recognition. Lee is currently working with cycling Ireland and BMX Ireland supporting an elite male BMX rider in his preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
Stewart Cotterill is Head of Department for Sport and Exercise at the University of Winchester, UK, a Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist (HCPC), a Chartered Psychologist, and BASES accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist. He has extensive applied experience in a wide range of sports at a national and international level. Stewart is also Reader in Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Winchester
Lee Rylands is Senior Lecturer in the College of Life and Natural Sciences at the University of Derby, UK. He is currently undertaking a PhD by published works investigating the physiological components of BMX cycling and will be submitting his final thesis in June 2016. Lee has published a number of scientific papers on the physiological profiling of BMX cycling gaining national and international recognition. Lee is currently working with cycling Ireland and BMX Ireland supporting an elite male BMX rider in his preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
Stewart Cotterill is Head of Department for Sport and Exercise at the University of Winchester, UK, a Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist (HCPC), a Chartered Psychologist, and BASES accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist. He has extensive applied experience in a wide range of sports at a national and international level. Stewart is also Reader in Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Winchester
Content
1. Introduction to BMX (Simon Jobson, Lee Rylands and Stewart Cotterill)
2. Physiological Components of BMX Cycling (Lee Rylands and Simon Jobson)
3. Periodisation (Simon Jobson, Lee Rylands and Stewart Cotterill)
4. Physiological Testing (Howard Hurst)
5. Applied Training Methods (Simon Jobson, Lee Rylands and Stewart Cotterill)
6. Applied Strength and Conditioning (Mark Cheetham)
7. Dealing with the Race: Psychology (Stewart Cotterill and Andrew Cowen)
8. Bike Dynamics (William Bertucci)
2. Physiological Components of BMX Cycling (Lee Rylands and Simon Jobson)
3. Periodisation (Simon Jobson, Lee Rylands and Stewart Cotterill)
4. Physiological Testing (Howard Hurst)
5. Applied Training Methods (Simon Jobson, Lee Rylands and Stewart Cotterill)
6. Applied Strength and Conditioning (Mark Cheetham)
7. Dealing with the Race: Psychology (Stewart Cotterill and Andrew Cowen)
8. Bike Dynamics (William Bertucci)