The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication, The Child and Adolescent Athlete (Volume VI)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0865429049 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 720 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Section VI considers the young athlete in the context of co-existing disease such as asthma or juvenile diabetes. Section II considers training, skill acquisition and trainability. There is an important section on psychosocial issues, motivation, stress and anxiety. The first section of the book covers applied growth and development and the development of strength, power and endurance in the young. Bar-Or is a world leader and experienced author in this field and has brought together an international team of experts for this book. Dr. Medically orientated sections on injury and non-orthopedic issues emphasize prevention and rehabilitation more than clinical problems, although medical problems like anaemia, eating disorders, amenorrhoea and stress on the heart are all discussed. The Child and Adolescent Athlete fulfils the need for a responsible approach to the developing athlete. Finally a methodology section reviews techniques used in monitoring and assessment of body composition, growth, aerobic and anaerobic performance and more.
Section II considers training, skill acquisition and trainability. There is an important section on psychosocial issues; motivation, stress and anxiety. Dr Bar Or is a world-leader and experienced author in this field and has brought together an international team of experts for this book. From the Back CoverThe Child and Adolescent Athlete fulfils the need for a responsible approach to the developing athlete. The first section of the book covers applied growth and development and the development of strength, power and endurance in the young. Finally a methodology section reviews techniques used in monitoring and a
very thorough This book is very thorough in that it covers all of the recent research in the field of pediatric exercise science.The book covers all related areas in the field,and is a good reference.