The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an
evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific
underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early
specialization presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes
alike. Drawing on cutting-edge research and featuring contributions
from leading academics and practitioners, the book covers key
topics of health, training and high performance in figure skating,
including: Physiological demands Nutrition and hydration Training
methods Psychology and mental performance Novel issues relating to
performance such as travel and jet lag Technological innovation
Effectively and succinctly applying theory to practice, The Science
of Figure Skating is a valuable resource on integrating sport
science concepts into training and performance. It is essential
reading for any applied sport science student or researcher with an
interest in winter sports, and coaches, sport science officers,
nutritionists or clinicians involved in figure skating.
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