Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete

Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete
ISBN-10
111904510X
ISBN-13
9781119045106
Category
Medical
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2016-06-07
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Yves C. Vanlandewijck, Walter R. Thompson

Description

Part of the esteemed IOC Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, this new volume on Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete will be athlete-centred with each chapter written for the practical use of medical doctors and allied health personnel. The chapters also consider the role of medical science in the athlete’s sporting career and summarize current international scientific Paralympic literature. Provides a concise, authoritative overview of the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of training and coaching disabled and Paralympic athletes Offers guidance on medical aspects unique to the training and coaching of Paralympic athletes Endorsed by both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine

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