Sport and Exercise Science

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An Introduction

By Dean Sewell and Philip Watkins and Murray Griffin

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Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction offers a comprehensive foundation in the essential scientific areas related to sport and exercise, including human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, metabolism, biomechanics, and psychology. It is designed to support undergraduate students with clear explanations, colour diagrams, photographs, and interactive activities to enhance understanding. The book also provides online resources for lecturers, making it an invaluable companion for degree-level study in sport and exercise science.
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This text is ideal for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in sport and exercise science, as well as educators seeking robust teaching materials in this field.

The essential companion to the introductory modules in a sports and exercise science degree or foundation course, covering exercise physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology presented in a convenient and attractively designed book and supported by a website for use in lectures or as a revision aid.

Description

Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction provides a broad-based foundation in the major areas that underpin the scientific study of sport and exercise science, thus helping undergraduate students to develop a sound understanding of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, metabolism, biomechanics, and psychology related to sport, exercise, and health.

It includes a range of useful features in every chapter, including clear explanations of key concepts, colour diagrams and photographs, activities and summaries to reinforce understanding, and online support materials for lecturers such as question and image banks.

This is the essential companion text for any student studying sport and exercise science at degree level.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444144178

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1040g

Pages: 384

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Coaching & Motivation Dean Sewell Education & Reference Murray Griffin Non-Fiction Philip Watkins Sports

About the Author

DEAN SEWELL is Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology and Metabolism at Heriot-Watt University.

PHILIP WATKINS is currently the Performance Director for Sports Performance Consultancy (SPC) Ltd in Derby, UK, having lectured and taught physical education, sports biomechanics and strength and conditioning across all levels of the UK education system for almost 20 years. In addition, Phil has worked extensively with elite athletes providing scientific support across a variety of sports. He is a BASES Accredited Interdisciplinary Sport and Exercise Scientist, a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As an athlete, Phil has over 14 years' international competitive experience, having represented both Wales and Great Britain in the sport of powerlifting. He has won British, European and World titles and, more recently, is the 2011 Commonwealth Deadlift champion and Powerlifting silver medallist.

MURRAY GRIFFIN is Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Essex.