of all aspects of
sports science and exercise physiology, kinesiology,
and biomechanics. Particular emphasis is placed on such high-interest topics as
sports medicine, specifically the prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of
sports injuries; pylometric
and other athletic training programs; performance-enhancing drugs
and drug-testing techniques;
and sports psychology, particularly motivational
and mental aspects of sport.< P>Also included are: < ul> < li> 300 photos, illustrations,
and graphs< li> A chronology of important milestones
in sports science< li> A general index covering the subjects, people,
and places < li> Cross references throughout the text< /ul>
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