
The Science of Rugby
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 20. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
278 pages
978-0-415-65628-3 (ISBN)
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Description
The Science of Rugby is the only book to examine the scientific principles underpinning the preparation of rugby players for high performance. Drawing on the very latest scientific evidence, and covering both codes (union and league), the book explores every aspect of preparation and performance that introduces best practice by leading coaches and sports science professionals from around the rugby world.
The book covers key topics such as:
Physical preparation and conditioning
Strength and power training
Monitoring match and training demands
Match-day strategies for enhancing physical and technical performance
Management of fatigue and recovery
Training and playing in the heat
Travel and jet lag
Injury epidemiology
Psychological preparation
Performance analysis
Biomechanics
Nutrition
Talent identification and youth development
The book also incorporates several case-studies to demonstrate how scientific principles have been applied in practice. No other book bridges the gap between theory and applied practice in rugby, from grass roots to elite international standard, and therefore this is essential reading for any student, researcher, sport scientist, coach, physiotherapist or clinician with an interest in the game.
The book covers key topics such as:
Physical preparation and conditioning
Strength and power training
Monitoring match and training demands
Match-day strategies for enhancing physical and technical performance
Management of fatigue and recovery
Training and playing in the heat
Travel and jet lag
Injury epidemiology
Psychological preparation
Performance analysis
Biomechanics
Nutrition
Talent identification and youth development
The book also incorporates several case-studies to demonstrate how scientific principles have been applied in practice. No other book bridges the gap between theory and applied practice in rugby, from grass roots to elite international standard, and therefore this is essential reading for any student, researcher, sport scientist, coach, physiotherapist or clinician with an interest in the game.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
15 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 27 s/w Zeichnungen, 30 s/w Tabellen
30 Tables, black and white; 27 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-65628-3 (9780415656283)
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Craig Twist | Paul Worsfold
The Science of Rugby
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05/2023
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Craig Twist | Paul Worsfold
The Science of Rugby
Book
11/2014
1st Edition
Routledge
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Persons
Craig Twist is Reader in Applied Exercise Physiology at the University of Chester, UK. His primary research interests revolve around the applied physiology of rugby league and recovery after fatiguing exercise. Craig is an accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and also serves as a consultant to the Rugby Football League and several elite sports teams.
Paul Worsfold is Head of Biomechanics at the English Institue of Sport and a senior lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Performance Analysis at the University of Chester, UK. Paul is a consultant for the Rugby Football Union where he is leading research projects assessing the playing demands of the English Premiership and investigating talent development within the English national squad system.
Paul Worsfold is Head of Biomechanics at the English Institue of Sport and a senior lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Performance Analysis at the University of Chester, UK. Paul is a consultant for the Rugby Football Union where he is leading research projects assessing the playing demands of the English Premiership and investigating talent development within the English national squad system.
Content
Introduction Chapter 1. Physical preparation for rugby Chapter 2. Strength and power training for rugby Chapter 3. Periodization and planning of training for rugby Chapter 4. Monitoring the match and training demands of rugby Chapter 5. Monitoring fatigue and recovery in rugby players Chapter 6. Match day strategies to enhance the physical and technical performance of rugby players Chapter 7. Recovery strategies for rugby Chapter 8. Nutrition for rugby Chapter 9. Rugby and the environment Chapter 10. Practical considerations for team travel, the lifestyle of elite athletes, travel fatigue and coping with jet lag Chapter 11. Psychological preparation for the rugby player Chapter 12. Notational analysis for rugby football Chapter 13. Biomechanics of rugby Chapter 14. Injury epidemiology in rugby Chapter 15. Talent identification, development, and the young rugby player