Soccer
- ISBN-10
- 3718606003
- ISBN-13
- 9783718606009
- Series
- Soccer
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 115
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Harwood Academic Pub
- Authors
- Adil E. Shamoo, William H. Baugher, Robert M. Gemeroth
Description
Soccer has long been considered the world's most popular sport, and millions of amateur athletes participate in the game around the globe. More recently, it has become a major sport for kids in the US. Statistics show that at least 3.2 million youngsters play organized soccer. This concise, yet comprehensive reference covers all aspects of soccer, including basic personal and physical requirements , training regimens, nutritional requirements, plus prevention and management of injuries. Written by a professor/licensed soccer coach and referee, a medical doctor, and a physical therapist, the book covers basic sports medicine substantiated by clinical data in plain language.
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