The science of judo / edited by Mike Callan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dhiren H. Shah W'82 and Katherine M. Shah Fund.

Callan, Mike (Judo expert), editor.

Series:

Routledge research in sport and exercise science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judo.

Judo--Training.

Physical Description:

xvi, 173 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018.

Summary:

"The Science of Judo is the first book to set out and discuss the science, coaching and history behind judo performance. Evidence-based and informed by the latest research, the book offers practical guidance on preparing athletes for high performance and understanding the core tenets of sport science underpinning it"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Historical development of judo / Mike Callan and Slavisa Bradic

Judo as a physical, intellectual and moral education / Mike Callan

Kata training for judo : value and application of judo kata to judo training / Slavisa Bradic and Mike Callan

Judo injuries epidemiology and prevention / Nikos Malliaropoulos

Judo for children / Slavisa Bradic

Talent identification, development, and the young judo player / George Bountakis, Yusuke Kanamaru and Andrew Burns

The skill acquisition process for judo

building to a constraints led approach / Darren Warner and Yusuke Kanamaru

Considerations for the female judoka / Xanne Janse de Jonge

Competition demands of judo / Xanne Janse de Jonge

Athlete-centred coaching / Darren Warner

Periodization and planning of training for judo / Bob Challis

Physical preparation for judo / Andrew Burns, Ben Rosenblatt and Allan Macdonald

Psychological preparation for the judoka / Rebeka Prosoli and Renata Baric

Notational analysis for judo / Bob Challis and Leonardo José Mataruna-Dos-Santos

Biomechanics of judo / Mike Callan

Nutrition and weight management for judo / Mike Callan.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Dhiren H. Shah W'82 and Katherine M. Shah Fund.

ISBN:

9780815349136

0815349130

OCLC:

1038035298