Science and Soccer provides a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world's most popular sport, and offers important guidance on how science translates into practice. Fully revised and updated to include new scientific research and data, it examines every key facet of the sport, including:
players' anatomy, physiology, psychology and biomechanicscoaching and trainingnutritioninjury prevention and rehabilitationsoccer surfaces and equipmentmatch analysisgrowth and development in youth playerstalent identification.Science and Soccer represents a unique resource for students and academics in sports science and physical education. It should also be essential reading for all professional support staff working in the game, including coaches at all levels, physiotherapists, club doctors and sport psychologists.
- ISBN10 0203417550
- ISBN13 9780203417553
- Publish Date 1 September 2003
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Edition 2nd ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 341
- Language English