Michael Kent
Almost 8,000 entries
This dictionary covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, and training principles. It was compiled with the help of a team of eminent contributors and advisers; the third edition has been updated to incorporate recent advances, for example in the areas of gene technology and drug and doping regulations.
This is a useful guide for medical specialists, students of PE, coaches, and athletes, as well as those interested in health and fitness who wish to understand terms such as A-band, jogger's nipple, maximal aerobic power, social loafing, and zero-sum competition.
Michael Kent is the Former Head of the Centre for Applied Zoology, and Sports Science Lecturer, Cornwall College
Print edition ISBN: 9780198568506; 0198568509
Publishing history: Third edition 2006
Copyright: © Michael Kent 1998, 2006, 2007
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