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Author(s): A. Mark Williams (ed.)
ISBN(s): 9780415672115, 0415672112
Edition: 3
File Details: PDF, 9.20 MB
Year: 2012
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0415672112 

ISBN 13: 9780415672115

Author: A. Mark Williams 

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world’s most popular sport. Offering important guidance on how science translates into practice, the book examines every key facet of the sport, with a particular focus on the development of elite performers. The topics covered include:

  • anatomy, physiology, psychology and biomechanics;
  • principles of training;
  • nutrition;
  • physical and mental preparation;
  • playing surfaces and equipment;
  • decision-making and skill acquisition;
  • coaching and coach education;
  • performance analysis;
  • talent identification and youth development.

Science and Soccer: Developing Elite Performers is a unique resource for students and academics working in sports science. It is essential reading for all professional support staff working in the game, including coaches at all levels, physiotherapists, conditioning specialists, performance analysts, club doctors and sport psychologists.

Table of contents:

Part I: Biological Sciences

Chapter 1. Nutrition
Chapter 2. Principles of Fitness Training
Chapter 3. Fitness Testing
Chapter 4. Recovery from Training and Matches
Chapter 5. Environmental Stress

Part II: Behavioural and Social Sciences

Chapter 6. Game Intelligence: Anticipation and Decision Making
Chapter 7. The Acquisition of Skill and Expertise: The Role of Practice and Other Activities
Chapter 8. Sociological and Cultural Influences on Player Development
Chapter 9. Stress, Coping and the Mental Qualities of Elite Players

Part III: Performance Analysis, Biomechanics and Coaching

Chapter 10. Match and Motion Analysis
Chapter 11. Coaching and Coach Education
Chapter 12. Biomechanics Applied to Soccer Skills

Part IV: Different Populations

Chapter 13. Women’s Soccer
Chapter 14. Disabled Players
Chapter 15. Match Officials

Part V: Talent Identification and Youth Development

Chapter 16. Identifying Young Players
Chapter 17. Growth and Maturity Status of Youth Players

Part VI: Integration and Application

Chapter 18. Contemporary Issues in the Physical Preparation of Elite Players
Chapter 19. Mental Preparation of Elite Players
Chapter 20. Developing a Physiology-Based Sports Science Support Strategy in the Professional Game

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