The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine providescomprehensive and authoritative definitions of nearly 8000 sports science andsports medicine terms. All major areas are covered, including exercisepsychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, anatomy, sports sociology, trainingprinciples and techniques and sports injury and rehabilitationThe dictionary will be an invaluable aid to students, coaches, athletes andanyone wanting instant access to the scientific principles, anatomicalstructures, and physiological, sociological and psychological processes thataffect sporting performance. It will also be of interest to the general readerinterested in sports science and medicine terminology.