| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Sports and athletics preparation, performance, and psychology |
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Sports and athletics preparation, performance, and psychology
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| Contents |
Intro; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments to the Reviewers; Chapter 1; Water Competency-Based Education: A Key to Promote Motor Development and Optimal Drowning Prevention; Abstract; Introduction; Development; Theoretical Concepts Related to Teaching Swimming; Development of Aquatic Competence in Young Children; Motor Development and Aquatic Experience; Water Safety Education; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2; Lessons from the Animal Realm Applicable to Human Swimming; Abstract; Introduction; Development; Biomechanical Techniques |
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Kinematics -- High Speed Video, Accelerometry and X-Ray Reconstruction of Moving MorphologyForce Measurements -- Force Plates and Load Cells; Flow Visualization -- Particle Image Velocimetry and Other Techniques; Modelling -- Computer Fluid Dynamics and Other Techniques; Muscle Function -- Electromyography and Sonomicrometry; Energetics -- Respirometry and Calorimetry; Robotics; Morphology; Behavior; Physiology; Flow Regimes; Biomimicry; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3; Relay Starts in Swimming: A Review of Related Issues; Abstract; Introduction; Development |
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How to Measure Relay Start PerformanceWhen to Initiate the Relay Start; Relay Start Techniques; Benefits of Relay Swimming; Meaning of Change-Over Time for Relay Start Performance; Possible Errors in the Analysis of Relay Change-Over Data; Strategic and Performance Oriented Arrangements of Swimmers within a Relay Team; Possible Advantages of the OSB11 Starting Block for Relay Starts; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4; Biochemical Monitoring of Swimming Training: Old and New Concepts; Abstract; Introduction; Development; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 |
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Towards an Understanding of How Torso Shape Influences Human Swimming PerformanceAbstract; Introduction; Development; How the Torso Affects Hydrodynamic Resistance; Frictional Drag; Form Drag; Wave Drag; Which Type of Drag Do Swim Suits Reduce?; Overall Hydrodynamic Resistance; Hydrodynamic Resistance and Performance; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6; 48 Years of Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming: A Personal Perspective; Abstract; Introduction; Development; The Symposia over the Years; Reflections; Strengths; Weaknesses; Threats; Opportunities; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7 |
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Estimating Oxygen Uptake Based on Postexercise Measurements in SwimmingAbstract; Introduction; Methods; Participants; Testing; Statistical Analysis; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 8; The Swimming Start: A Review of the Main Factors Surrounding the Kick Start Technique; Abstract; Introduction; Development; Starts Using the Omega OSB9 Starting Block; Differences between the Track Start and Kick Start Techniques; Key Parameters of Kick Start Technique; The On-Block Phase of the Kick Start Technique; The Flight Phase of the Kick Start Technique |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Swimming -- Training.
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Swimming -- Physiological aspects
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Aquatic sports -- Training
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Aquatic sports -- Physiological aspects
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Swimming -- Coaching.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Water Sports.
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Swimming -- Coaching
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Swimming -- Physiological aspects
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Aquatic sports -- Training
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Aquatic sports -- Physiological aspects
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Swimming -- Training
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Fernandes, Ricardo J., editor
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| LC no. |
2020685666 |
| ISBN |
9781536140293 |
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1536140295 |
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