The Science of Rugby ("English Labouring-Class Poets, 1700â 1900")

ISBN 10: 0415656281 / ISBN 13: 9780415656283

Published by Routledge, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Rugby ("English Labouring-Class Poets, 1700â 1900")
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415656281
• ISBN 13: 9780415656283
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 410 grams

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Synopsis

The Science of Rugby is the only book to examine the scientific principles underpinning the preparation of rugby players for high performance. Drawing on the very latest scientific evidence, and covering both codes (union and league), the book explores every aspect of preparation and performance that introduces best practice by leading coaches and sports science professionals from around the rugby world.

The book covers key topics such as:

• Physical preparation and conditioning
• Strength and power training
• Monitoring match and training demands
• Match-day strategies for enhancing physical and technical performance
• Management of fatigue and recovery
• Training and playing in the heat
• Travel and jet lag
• Injury epidemiology
• Psychological preparation
• Performance analysis
• Biomechanics
• Nutrition
• Talent identification and youth development

The book also incorporates several case-studies to demonstrate how scientific principles have been applied in practice. No other book bridges the gap between theory and applied practice in rugby, from grass roots to elite international standard, and therefore this is essential reading for any student, researcher, sport scientist, coach, physiotherapist or clinician with an interest in the game.

About the Author

Craig Twist is Reader in Applied Exercise Physiology at the University of Chester, UK. His primary research interests revolve around the applied physiology of rugby league and recovery after fatiguing exercise. Craig is an accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and also serves as a consultant to the Rugby Football League and several elite sports teams.

Paul Worsfold is Head of Biomechanics at the English Institue of Sport and a senior lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Performance Analysis at the University of Chester, UK. Paul is a consultant for the Rugby Football Union where he is leading research projects assessing the playing demands of the English Premiership and investigating talent development within the English national squad system.