Current Research in Sports Sciences (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1996)

There are two main reasons for pursuing research in the Sports Sciences. Firstly, by studying responses to exercise, we learn about the normal function of the tissues and or gans whose function allows exercise to be performed. The genetic endowment of elite ath letes is a major factor in their success, and they represent one end of the continuum of human performance capability: the study of elite athletes also demonstrates the limits of human adaptation because nowhere else is the body subjected to such levels of intensive exercise on a regular basis. The second reason for studying Sports Science is the intrinsic interest and value of the subject itself. Elite performers set levels to which others can as pire, but even among spectators, sport is an important part oflife and society. of top sport and elite performers, there is also another reason Apart from the study for medical and scientific interest in sport. There is no longer any doubt that lack ofphysi cal activity is a major risk factor for many of the diseases that affect people in all coun tries: such diseases include coronary heart disease, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. An increased level of recreational physical activity is now an accepted part of the prescription for treatment and prevention of many illnesses, including those with psychological as well as physical causes. An understanding of the normal response to exercise, as well as of the role of exercise in disease prevention, is therefore vital."

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	1996
Editors:	R. Maughan • V. A. Rogozkin
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	346
Edition:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1996
ISBN-13:	978-1-4419-3255-6
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sports training & coaching > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4419-3255-0
Barcode:	9781441932556

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