The Science of Figure Skating / editors, Jason Vescovi, Jaci VanHeest.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

VanHeest, Jaci, editor.

Vescovi, Jason, editor.

Series:

Routledge Research in Sport and Exercise Science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Figure skating.

Sports sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (143 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Taylor and Francis, 2018.

Summary:

"The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early specialization presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes alike.Drawing on cutting-edge research and featuring contributions from leading academics and practitioners, the book covers key topics of health, training and high performance in figure skating, including: Physiological demandsNutrition and hydrationTraining methods Psychology and mental performanceNovel issues relating to performance such as travel and jet lagTechnological innovationEffectively and succinctly applying theory to practice, The Science of Figure Skating is a valuable resource on integrating sport science concepts into training and performance. It is essential reading for any applied sport science student or researcher with an interest in winter sports, and coaches, sport science officers, nutritionists or clinicians involved in figure skating."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

chapter 1 Physiology and physiological assessment of figure skating / Jason D. Vescovi Jaci L. VanHeest

chapter 2 Biomechanics in figure skating / Lee Cabell Erica Bateman

chapter 3 Epidemiology of injury in figure skating / Jason D. Vescovi Jaci L. VanHeest

chapter 4 Growth and development / Jaci L. VanHeest

chapter 5 Resistance, power, and cardiometabolic training / Ken Kashubara

chapter 6 Nutritional behaviors and dietary recommendations for figure skaters / Abigail E. Duffine Stella Lucia Volpe

chapter 7 Mental skills training

Psychological considerations of performance / Caroline Silby

chapter 8 Sleep, jet lag, and performance / Carrie E. Mahoney

chapter 9 Ergogenic aids / Melanie Olivier Ariane Lavigne

chapter 10 Integrating technology in figure skating / Deborah L. King Jason D. Vescovi.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-38772-7

1-315-38774-3

1-315-38773-5

9781315387741

OCLC:

1029236418