{"product_id":"sports-science-by-simon-rea-9781399806794","title":"Sports Science","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuman beings have always sought ways to gain a competitive edge over their opponents, but sports science is a relatively young discipline. So what is it all about, and how can it help athletes perform better?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSports science is the application of scientific principles to explain sporting phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know about it in one place, including the key research and current knowledge, providing you with a well-informed starting point in your study of this fascinating subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus of the book is on the three disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBiomechanics\u003c\/b\u003e: using mechanical principles to understand human movement and how the human body interacts with equipment and apparatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhysiology\u003c\/b\u003e: using biological sciences to investigate how the body responds to exercise and training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePsychology\u003c\/b\u003e: using psychological principles to provide answers to questions about human behaviour in sports settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition has been updated to include case studies to show what you can do with a sports science degree and advice on how to prepare for careers where sports science knowledge is used. It includes chapters on the key systems in the body - skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous - as well as covering sports nutrition and planning research in sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, interested in sport and sport performance as a professional practice, or involved in sport at any level, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSports Science: A complete introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is your go-to guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47420748890348,"sku":"9781399806794","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71UipVA2bOL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774394500","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/sports-science-by-simon-rea-9781399806794","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}