Based on the First World Congress on Science and Racket Sports, held in Merseyside in July 1993, this book discusses such topics as: the physiology, biomechanics and psychology of racket sports; fitness in these sports; racket sports equipment; sports medicine; and match analysis.
Based on the First World Congress on Science and Racket Sports, held in Merseyside in July 1993, this book discusses such topics as: the physiology, b...
The Third World Congress of Science and Football was held in Cardiff, Wales in April 1995. The aim of the conference was to continue to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of the various branches of football and increase the awareness of the value of a scientific approach to these games. These aims and the outcomes of the conference are reflected in this volume.
The Third World Congress of Science and Football was held in Cardiff, Wales in April 1995. The aim of the conference was to continue to bridge the gap...
Racket sports pose the challenge of combining physical agility, ball, racket and eye coordination, tactical analysis and physical and psychological endurance. These sports have always been attractive to play and observe. Because of these combinations they are challenging to both sports scientists and to the coach. There have been major thrusts in optimizing the preparation of individuals and teams for competition, improving design of equipment and facilities, quantitative analysis of performance and tactics and the recognition and development of young players. Conventional sport science...
Racket sports pose the challenge of combining physical agility, ball, racket and eye coordination, tactical analysis and physical and psychological en...
It is now widely acknowledged that the most vulnerable and at risk children are children whom the current systems of education, care and health (especially mental health) are failing. The problem of dealing with 'at risk' children is also a problem of definition as one service provider s definition might often reflect an entirely different social reality from another's. Bringing years of collaborative expertise across many disciplines to the problem, the authors of How to Reach 'Hard to Reach' Children demonstrate how it is possible for all children to meet the following criteria of staying...
It is now widely acknowledged that the most vulnerable and at risk children are children whom the current systems of education, care and health (espec...
Fictional narratives of the late twentieth century often cross boundaries. This study argues that the undoing of structure in postmodern art form demands a different way of thinking and represents a commentary on the material and social conditions of the late twentieth century and beyond.
Fictional narratives of the late twentieth century often cross boundaries. This study argues that the undoing of structure in postmodern art form dema...
