Science and Racket Sports IV / Edition 1

by A. Lees, D. Cabello, G. Torres

Overview

Science and Racket Sports IV presents a selection of important contemporary research into the four core racket sport disciplines of tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis. It showcases the best of the peer-reviewed papers and keynote addresses presented at the Fourth World Congress of Science and Racket Sports, Madrid.

Including contributions from many of the world's leading racket sport scientists, researchers and practitioners, the book details cutting-edge research in six key areas:

• Physiology
• Biomechanics
• Sports medicine
• Psychology
• Performance analysis
• Pedagogy, sociology and coach education

This invaluable collection touches on the most important issues within contemporary sport science, and explores the full range of theoretical, experimental and applied work within the study of racket sports. It is essential reading for all sports scientists, sports physicians, therapists and coaches working in this area.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415435567
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/29/2008
Pages:	358
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

A. Lees, D. Cabello, G. Torres

Table of Contents

Part One: Physiology of racket sports

Part Two: Biomechanical and medical aspects of racket sports

Part Three: Psychological aspects of racket sports

Part Four: Performance analysis of racket sports

Part Five: Pedagogy, sociology and coach education in racket sports