Description

This comprehensive and authoritative dictionary provides an invaluable reference book for anyone interested in sports science and medicine. Entries include succinct definitions, and where appropriate, fuller explanations of terms with one or more sports-related examples. Many new terms have been added to reflect the growth in sports nutrition and the application of sports science and medicine of new technologies, such as genetic engineering and tissue engineering. All major concepts are covered.

Features

• A comprehensive and authoritative dictionary covering all aspects of sports science and medicine
• Covers all major sub-disciplines and related areas
• An invaluable aid to students for learning and revision
• All entries are cross-referenced to aid a fuller understanding of terms
• Many entries are extended to provide backgrouind and additional information

Product Details

624 pages; illus.; ISBN13: 978-0-19-921089-3ISBN10: 0-19-921089-6

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