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 specialisation presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes, alike.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Physiology and Physiological Assessment of Figure Skating
Jason D. Vescovi and Jaci L. VanHeest
2. Biomechanics in Figure Skating
Lee Cabell and Erica Bateman
3. Epidemiology of Injury in Figure Skating
Jason D. Vescovi and Jaci L. VanHeest
4. Growth and Development
Jaci L. VanHeest
5. Resistance, Power and Cardiometabolic Training
Ken Kashubara
6. Nutritional Behaviors and Dietary Recommendations for Figure Skaters
Abigail E. Duffine and Stella Lucia Volpe
7. Mental Skills Training: Psychological Considerations of Performance
Caroline Silby
8. Sleep, Jet Lag and Performance
Carrie E. Mahoney
9. Ergogenic Aids
Melanie Olivier and Ariane Lavigne
10. Integrating Technology in Figure Skating
Deborah L. King and Jason D. Vescovi
