Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine
Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine

Author: Michael Kent

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2006-12-01

Total Pages: 620

ISBN-13: 0191574880

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The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine provides comprehensive and authoritative definitions of nearly 8000 sports science and sports medicine terms. All major areas are covered, including exercise psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, anatomy, sports sociology, training principles and techniques and sports injury and rehabilitation The dictionary will be an invaluable aid to students, coaches, athletes and anyone wanting instant access to the scientific principles, anatomical structures, and physiological, sociological and psychological processes that affect sporting performance. It will also be of interest to the general reader interested in sports science and medicine terminology.

The Oxford dictionary of sports science and medicine
The Oxford dictionary of sports science and medicine

Author: Michael Kent

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 9780191727788

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Covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, training principles and techniques, and sports injury and rehabilitation. Updated to incorporate recent advances, for example in the areas of gene technology and drug and doping regulations.

Churchill Livingstone's Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine E-Book
Churchill Livingstone's Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine E-Book

Author: Sheila Jennett

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 0080982522

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The dictionary is designed to be a pocket companion, for ready access by students, postgraduates, trainers, and health professionals involved in sport and exercise. It provides definitions and short accounts of terms used and techniques employed in the study and practical application of the relevant anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and of commonly associated medical problems and treatments. Illustrations are included in the A-Z text, and appendices provide additional reference information and sources for further study. - Wide coverage in A-Z text of relevant basic and applied topics relevant to sport and exercise. - Full contact information for professional associations. - Illustrations, graphs and tables. - Team of expert contributors.

Food & Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet & Exercise
Food & Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet & Exercise

Author: Michael Kent

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017-03-30

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 0191061271

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This second edition of Food & Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet & Exercise provides more than 1,800 entries on all matters relating to diet and exercise. Subject areas covered include diet methods, food supplements, exercise, sports injuries, anatomy, energy-related terms, exercises for improving strength, flexibility, stamina, weight control, training methods and principles, calorie requirements of different activities, and other related topics. For this update all entries have been reviewed and updated where necessary, and 20,000 new and revised words have been added, alongside web links to relevant online resources and images. Focus areas include computer and satellite technology, DNA technology, food and drink labelling, and the psychological aspects of dieting and exercising, and new entries cover topics such as accelerometry, drink labelling, exercise tracking, mindfulness, national diet and nutrition survey, and spontaneous activity expenditure. A good diet and regular exercise are the key components of a healthy lifestyle. Food & Fitness gives the reader a wealth of information which will help them to evaluate claims made about different diets and types of exercise, and to select the combination most suited to their needs.

Oxford Handbook of Sport and Exercise Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Sport and Exercise Medicine

Author: Domhnall MacAuley

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012-11

Total Pages: 782

ISBN-13: 0199660158

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Fully revised and updated, with a new section on the older patient and expanded advice on physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes, this handbook is an indispensable companion for any professional working in sport and exercise medicine.

The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine
The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine

Author: Michael Kent

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 9780192628459

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This dictionary provides an invaluable reference book for anyone interested in the fascinating subject of sport. It covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports sociology, sports injuries, and training principles. This second edition includes over 7500 cross-referenced terms which have been updated or added since the first edition. The dictionary will be of particular help to medical specialists, students of PE, coaches, and athletes who need to understand the scientific principles, physiological processes, and anatomical structures which affect sporting performance.

Dictionary of the Sport and Exercise Sciences
Dictionary of the Sport and Exercise Sciences

Author: Mark H. Anshel

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 1991-01-01

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 9780873223799

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Dictionary intended for professionals and students of various disciplines involved in the exercise and sport sciences, e.g., biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sport psychology. Excludes dance, physical education, research, design, statistics, sports medicine, and specific sports. Entries give word or phrase and brief, explanatory definition. Cross references.

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author: Elizabeth Knowles

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2006-10-12

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 0191578568

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This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried to nail jelly to the wall? The answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish. What is the fog of war? Who first wanted to spend more time with one's family? When was the Dreamtime? How long since the first cry of Women and children first? Where might you find dark matter? Would you want the Midas touch? Should you worry about grey goo?