Science of Swimming Faster (Sport Science) - Softcover

Scott A. Riewald; Scott A. Rodeo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736095713 ISBN 13: 9780736095716

Publisher: Human Kinetics Australia P/L, 2015

Synopsis

In a sport where victory is often determined by a few hundredths of a second, it s clear why one of the most sought-after secrets is how to swim faster. However, as the world s most renowned coaches, athletes, trainers and researchers know, there is no secret just science and ability Science of Swimming Faster embraces, explains and applies the latest science and research, and is setting new performance benchmarks in the sport. It dives into the physiology, biomechanics, medicine, psychology and training for swim performance while providing prescriptive advice along the way.

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About the Author

Scott Riewald is the U.S. Olympic Committee s winter sport high-performance director. He works closely with eight US winter sport national governing bodies to coordinate sport science and medical services for their athletes. Scott Rodeo is a clinician-scientist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He served as team physician for the 2004, 2008, and 2012 U.S. Olympic swimming teams and the New York Giants American football team.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Australia P/L
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0736095713
• ISBN 13: 9780736095716
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 616