Author: Strudwick, Anthony Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 1450496792 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 664
Book Description
Manchester United’s Tony Strudwick leads an all-star panel in providing the most current research on soccer. Soccer Science features the world’s leading experts in soccer history, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, skill acquisition, coaching, tactical approaches, and performance and match analysis.
Author: Tony Strudwick Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 1492585955 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 664
Book Description
Through the years a wealth of information has been accumulated in soccer. Experiential and science-based knowledge abounds in the sport. Yet the scientific information has not been sufficiently disseminated to those who would benefit most from it. Soccer Science fills the void with the best and most up-to-date research in the sport. With editor Tony Strudwick and a who’s-who list of international experts on the sport, Soccer Science offers you an unprecedented wealth of advanced yet accessible information on biomechanics, physiology, psychology, skill acquisition and coaching, tactical approaches and performance and match analysis. It is simply the most significant and comprehensive published work on the sport.
Author: Thomas Reilly Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 113422270X Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 255
Book Description
Physical training is a key part of preparing to play soccer (football) at any level, but organising a genuinely effective training programme requires both an understanding the physiological principles involved and a practical knowledge of the demands of the game. This book provides clear guidelines, an evidence base and a theoretical framework for proven effective soccer training. Includes: planning seasonal training to peak at the right time training for strength, speed, aerobic and anaerobic fitness designing appropriate sessions for training and rehabilitation best methods for recovery from exercise and reducing injury risk preparation for play in different environmental conditions evaluating the effectiveness of training programmes diet, sleep, lifestyle, young players and long-term development. Clear explanations of the physiological concepts and sport science research evidence are given throughout, and the book contains many examples to illustrate the training principles in practice. This is an essential text for students of the game and a valuable resource for coaches, physical trainers and sport scientists working in soccer (football).
Author: Natalie Hyde Publisher: ISBN: 9780778745372 Category : Soccer Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Soccer as we know it today began in England in 1863. Since then the rules have stayed the same, but the game is much faster and the players are more skilled. Find out how a better understanding of the body and how it moves has led to improved training techniques and faster, stronger players. Examine some of the developments in soccer gear, as well as the developments in stadiums around the world, which have helped make the game more enjoyable for players and fans alike.
Author: John Wesson Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1420033298 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 204
Book Description
For the first time ever, science gives us the answers to questions like "what's the chance of a team that wins the League or Premiership also winning the Cup? Can you predict how many goals will be scored? What's the best height for footballers? Is the winning team the best team?" The Science of Soccer is a fascinating book, dealing with a wide ran
Author: John Taylor Publisher: University of New Mexico Press ISBN: 0826354645 Category : Physics Languages : en Pages : 108
Book Description
In a book that targets middle and high school players, Taylor explains the science behind the most popular sport in the world, soccer.
Author: Gareth Stratton Publisher: Psychology Press ISBN: 9780415286619 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
Blending contemporary sports science theory with youth specific coaching practice, this book offers soccer development strategies that are tailored to the needs of young players.
Author: Adam Owen Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport ISBN: 1782558926 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 601
Book Description
In recent decades, the sporting landscape has seen many changes, notably the inclusion and professionalization of sport science and coaching. With this change has come significant demand for applied research surrounding soccer science and performance coaching, leading to new theory and methodology across all aspects of the game. This book brings together the most fundamental components of soccer science and performance coaching through modern, integrated coaching science methods implemented by leading practitioners and researchers. The expertise included in this book provides a unique blend of modern, soccer-specific research trends with innovative coaching theory, implemented at an elite level, and enhances the knowledge of coaches and medical and performance specialists, all while advocating an applied alternative to the development of players. Within each of the main sections—Prepare, Perform, Recover—leaders in the fields of applied sport science, sport and exercise science, sport psychology, sport nutrition, and strength and conditioning outline the best coaching and training methods, making this book a must-have for coaches and trainers seeking to augment their own understanding of what is required to enhance player development.
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