| Description |
96 pages : color illustrations, photographs ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Science behind sports |
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Science behind sports.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
An ancient sport -- Training and conditioning -- Somersaults, headstands, and other beginner moves -- Flying high -- Injuries and treatments -- The psychology of gymnastics. |
| Summary |
Provides an overview of the sport's origins and evolution, presenting the scientific principles and concepts relevant to gymnastics, the biomechanics and physiology involved, and the elements of sports medicine uniquely associated with gymnasts. |
| Subject |
Gymnastics.
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| ISBN |
9781420502770 hardcover |
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1420502778 hardcover |
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