Contains nearly six hundred alphabetically arranged entries that explore links between science and sports, including biographies of athletes and others involved

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What makes the best athletes excel? The Science of Sportsexamines how athletes master techniques that are rooted in the laws of physics, chemistry, and psycholo

An encyclopedia of sports science offers more than six hundred entries covering important athletes, terms, and events, including Lance Armstrong, the Special Ol

Sports scientists and engineers develop new equipment, improve athletic performance, and keep players safe from injury. Sports Science and Technology in the Rea