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Churchill Livingstone's Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine

  • 1st Edition - April 1, 2008
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Sheila Jennett
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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Description

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.

Key features

  • 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.

Readership

University and college students in relevant courses: sport and exercise science and medicine; sports physiotherapists; sport massage therapists; teachers in training, and postgraduate certificate of education students specialising in physical education.

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 1, 2008
  • Language: English

About the author

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Sheila Jennett

Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Hon Senior Research Fellow Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences University of Glasgow, IBLS West Medical Building University of Glasgow, UK