Science and Soccer: Developing Elite Performers

Science and Soccer is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics, and psychology of soccer, with a particular focus on the development of expert performers. It is a valuable resource for students and academics in sports science, as well as professional support staff working in the game.

Format: Hardback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Science and Soccer remains the ultimate guide to understanding the physiology, biomechanics, and psychology that underpin the world's most beloved sport. This comprehensive text offers invaluable insights on how scientific principles can be applied in practice, delving into every aspect of the game with a special emphasis on the development of elite performers. The topics covered are vast and diverse, encompassing anatomy, physiology, psychology, sociology, and biomechanics principles of training nutrition physical and mental preparation playing surfaces and equipment injury decision-making and skill acquisition coaching and coach education performance analysis talent identification and youth development.

Science and Soccer: Developing Elite Performers is a must-have resource for students and scholars engaged in the field of sports science. It is an indispensable read for all professional support staff involved in the game, including coaches at all levels, physiotherapists, conditioning specialists, performance analysts, club doctors, and sport psychologists. By exploring the intricate connections between science and soccer, this book empowers individuals to enhance their understanding, skills, and performance, ultimately contributing to the growth and success of the sport.

Weight: 970g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367708955
Edition number: 4 ed