The Science of Gymnastics

ISBN 10: 0415549914 / ISBN 13: 9780415549912

Published by Routledge, 2011

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Gymnastics
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415549914
• ISBN 13: 9780415549912
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

The Science of Gymnastics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning this most demanding of sports.

Drawing on cutting edge scientific research, and including contributions from leading international sport scientists and experienced coaches, the book represents an important link between theory and performance. With useful summaries, data and review questions included throughout, the book examines every key aspect of gymnastic training and performance, including:

• energetic, physical and physiological assessment
• training principles
• diet, nutrition and supplementation
• growth and development issues
• kinetics and kinematics
• angular and linear motion
• angular momentum
• stress, anxiety and coping
• motivation and goal setting
• mental skills training for practice and competition
• the psychology of learning and performance.

In a concluding section the authors reflect on how fundamental scientific components (physiology, biomechanics and psychology) interact to enhance gymnastic performance, helping students to develop a better understanding of the relationship between sport science and sporting performance. The Science of Gymnastics is essential reading for all students, coaches and researchers with an interest in gymnastics or applied sport science.

About the Author

Monem Jemni is a Principal Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Greenwich, UK. A former international gymnast and coach, he has provided sport science support to many teams and competitors in gymnastics, including members of the French national team. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in the bioenergetics, physiology and health-related issues of gymnastics, as well as the enhancement of gymnastics performance through training.