Wheelchair Sport: A complete guide for athletes, coaches, and teachers
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Overview
People who use wheelchairs have a greater opportunity than ever before to be physically active at the level of their choosing. Wheelchair Sport equips coaches, teachers, and athletes to develop their minds and bodies to their potential and enjoy their participation in sports.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780736086769 |
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| Publisher: | Human Kinetics Publishers |
| Publication date: | 04/22/2010 |
| Edition description: | First Edition |
| Pages: | 211 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Dr. Goosey-Tolfrey attended the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games with the Great Britain wheelchair racing and wheelchair basketball teams, respectively, and was the lead physiology consultant for the British Paralympic Association for the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Games. In her leisure time, she enjoys being with her family, golfing, and watching films.
Table of Contents
Foreword vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xi
Part I Understanding Wheelchair Sport
Chapter 1 Introduction to Wheelchair Sport Sean Tweedy Nicholas Diaper 3
Spinal Cord Anatomy, Functions, and Injury 4
Health-Related Effects of Wheelchair Sport 11
Sport Classification 12
Sports for Wheelchair Athletes 16
Using Sport Knowledge for Athlete Profiling 25
Conclusion 26
References 27
Chapter 2 Sport Chair Set-Up and Selection Hsin-yi Liu Ian M. Rice Justin Z. Laferrier Rosemarie Cooper Mike Boninger Rory A. Cooper 29
Wheelchair Components and Accessories 30
Basic Wheelchair Set-Up 35
Sport-Specific Wheelchair Set-Up 38
Injury Prevention 43
Conclusion 44
References 44
Chapter 3 Physiology of Wheelchair Sport Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey Mike Price 47
Physiological Responses 48
Training Considerations 50
Types of Training 57
Measuring Exercise Intensity and Fitness 58
Conclusion 62
References 62
Chapter 4 Strength and Conditioning for Wheelchair Sport Andy Allford Linda Mitchell-Norfolk 63
Unique Strength Training Needs of Wheelchair Athletes 64
Needs Analysis 65
Guidelines for Safe and Effective Training 67
Guidelines for Exercise Prescription 69
Free Weights Versus Fixed Resistance Machines 73
Sample Training Programmes 73
Conclusion 74
References 74
Chapter 5 Nutrition and Body Composition Thomas Reilly Jeanette Crosland 75
Eating to Train 76
Eating to Win 79
Body Composition 80
Body Compartments 80
Assessment Methods 81
Conclusion 85
References 86
Suggested Reading 86
Suggested Websites 86
Chapter 6 The Travelling Athlete Mike Price Jeanette Crosland Nick Webbom 87
Medical Issues Related to Travel 88
Practical Concerns Related to Flying 90
Accommodations and Adaptations 91
Nutrition and Hydration When Travelling 91
Exercising in the Heat 92
Conclusion 98
References 98
Chapter 7 Psychological Aspects of Wheelchair Sport David Shearer Elizabeth Bressan 99
Getting Involved in Wheelchair Sport 100
Developing Athletes' Sport Commitment 103
Understanding Psychological Aspects of Wheelchair Sport 108
Conclusion 113
References 114
Part II Training for Wheelchair Sports
Chapter 8 Wheelchair Basketball Mike Frogley 119
Wheelchair Propulsion 120
Wheelchair Skills 122
Power Start and Stop 122
Half-Court Tow 123
Forward Partner Pulls 123
Backward Partner Pulls 124
Clovers 124
U-Turns 125
Hops 125
Tilting 126
Christmas Trees 126
Jump and Recover 126
Shooting 128
Passing 130
Dribbling 131
Conclusion 132
Chapter 9 Wheelchair Racing Tanni Grey-Thompson Ian Thompson 133
Chair Set-Up 136
Gloves 137
Pushing Technique 139
Training Programme 140
Skill and Fitness Training 141
Racing Tactics for Sprints 148
Racing Tactics for Endurance 150
Conclusion 150
Chapter 10 Wheelchair Rugby Kevin Orr Laurie A. Malone 151
Game Play and Rules 152
Classification 153
Equipment Selection and Maintenance 154
Fundamental Skills 155
Rugby Offence 156
Rugby Defence 157
Rugby Season Training Programme 158
Drills for Rugby Skill Development 159
Bail Pickups 159
Whistle Drill 160
Figure-Eight Pushing 160
Caterpillar Passing 160
Hot Seat Passing 161
Three-Player Weave 161
Long Passing 162
Diamond in the Rough 163
Four Corners 163
Skills Testing 164
Conclusion 166
Chapter 11 Wheelchair Tennis Dawn Newbery Geraint Richards Stephanie Trill Martyn Whait 167
Ten Steps to the Top 168
Taping 169
Attack and Defence Drills 170
Returning Second Serve 170
High Forehand 171
Deep, Short, Deep, Short 172
Deep, Mid, Short 172
Bounce-Smash 173
Hit down the Line off a Crosscourt Ball 174
Hit Crosscourt Off a Down-the-Line Ball 174
Twenty Shots 174
Rabbit Ears 175
Hustle 176
Mobility Drills 176
Down the Mountain 176
Park the Car 177
Through the Gate 178
Sprint, Slalom, Reverse 178
Two-Push Slalom 179
Half-Court Map 180
Fan Drill 180
Agility Drill 181
Box-Command Drill 182
Speed Play 182
Tennis Serve Comparison 184
Conclusion 186
Chapter 12 Handcycling Thomas Abel Yves Vanlandewijck Joeri Verellen 187
Training Programmes 189
Assessment 191
Training Activities 192
High-Volume Training 192
Recover 193
Position 193
Strength for Long and Intensive Routes 193
Velocity 193
Mechanical Efficiency 194
Cadence Versus Power 194
Nonspecific Training 194
Steering, Braking, and Accelerating 194
Riding in Groups 195
Racing Tactics 195
Conclusion 197
Index 199
About the Editor 205
About the Contributors 207
Interviews
Resource for wheelchair athletes, coaches, teachers, and practitioners involved with wheelchair sports.