Science and Swimming

Presenting the research of science and swimming in an accessible way and relating it directly to practice, this book is divided into four parts: physiology; training design; biomechanics; and medical.

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There has been much written and researched in the area of science and swimming. This book presents this research in an accessible way relating it directly to practice. The book is divided into four sections: physiology, training design, biomechanics and medical. Key features include: swimming specific research study results describing training response and basic physiology; growth and development aspects for designing long term training for young athletes; training programmes of Olympic calibre athletes compared to developmental athletes; and swimming specific strength training examples. Sports scientists, coaches, physicians, athletes and athletic trainers should find this book a valuable resource.