Running Science
Revealing the science of peak performance
Published on 23. August 2018
192 pages
978-1-78240-710-2 (ISBN)
Description
Running can encompass the absolute extremes of human performance, from speed to endurance. Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that underpins this ubiquitous sport, bringing together the study of biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, health and injury prevention, and the technical development of shoes and running surfaces: it's a complete reference.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
File size
13,74 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78240-710-2 (9781782407102)
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Other editions
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02/2019
Ivy Press
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Person
Professor Brewer began his career as Head of Human Performance for the Football Association, where he formed part of the support team for the 1990 Italian World Cup. Subsequently, Professor Brewer entered academia, undertaking senior leadership roles within the University of Bedfordshire. He has also held a number of significant Board level roles including Chair of the London Regional Sports Board, a Government appointed Non-Executive Director of UK Anti-Doping, Non-Executive Director of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), and Chair of British Ski and Snowboard. John, who is a keen runner and skier, specialises in research areas including fitness standards in the Police Service, sports nutrition, hydration, fitness testing and relative age effect in sport.
Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- CHAPTER ONE the runner's body
- CHAPTER TWO perfect motion
- CHAPTER THREE fuel and fluid
- CHAPTER FOUR running psychology
- CHAPTER FIVE training and racing
- CHAPTER SIX equipment
- CHAPTER SEVEN running well
- CHAPTER EIGHT the big questions
- APPENDICES Notes
- Notes on contributors
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- Z
- Acknowledgments
