Tyler Christopher
Tyler Christopher - Maximising Performance In Hot Environments A Problem - Based Learning Approach - Paperback
Tyler Christopher - Maximising Performance In Hot Environments A Problem - Based Learning Approach - Paperback
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Description: Ensuring high levels of performance and safety in hot climates is a key consideration for sport scientists and coaches. Maximising Performance in Hot Environments is the first book with a project - based approach to focus solely on exercise in this common climactic condition providing students and coaches with a clear and concise introduction to working with athletes in the heat. Rigorous in its physiological underpinnings the book adopts a problem - based learning approach encouraging students to engage with the science and apply it to practical real - world scenarios. Posing questions such as "how should athletes be monitored in high temperatures" "what are the ideal conditions for setting a world record in a 10,000m race" and "what special considerations should be made when working with masters athletes" the book covers all key topics including: The basics of human thermoregulation The effect of high temperatures on performance Heat acclimation and acclimatisation Cooling Hydration Preventing heat - related illness and injury Offering pedagogical features throughout to further enhance student learning this is a truly innovative and unique resource. It is crucial reading for any student taking classes in environmental physiology important applied reading for any exercise physiology students and a vital companion for any sport scientist or coach working with athletes in high temperatures.
Title: Maximising Performance In Hot Environments A Problem - Based Learning Approach
Author(s): Tyler Christopher
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Barcode: 9780815362722
Pages: 216 Pages, 18 Tables, Black And White; 24 Line Drawings, Black And White; 7 Illustrations, Black And
Publication Date: 3/11/2019
Category: Sports Training & Coaching
Description: Ensuring high levels of performance and safety in hot climates is a key consideration for sport scientists and coaches. Maximising Performance in Hot Environments is the first book with a project - based approach to focus solely on exercise in this common climactic condition providing students and coaches with a clear and concise introduction to working with athletes in the heat. Rigorous in its physiological underpinnings the book adopts a problem - based learning approach encouraging students to engage with the science and apply it to practical real - world scenarios. Posing questions such as "how should athletes be monitored in high temperatures" "what are the ideal conditions for setting a world record in a 10,000m race" and "what special considerations should be made when working with masters athletes" the book covers all key topics including: The basics of human thermoregulation The effect of high temperatures on performance Heat acclimation and acclimatisation Cooling Hydration Preventing heat - related illness and injury Offering pedagogical features throughout to further enhance student learning this is a truly innovative and unique resource. It is crucial reading for any student taking classes in environmental physiology important applied reading for any exercise physiology students and a vital companion for any sport scientist or coach working with athletes in high temperatures.
Title: Maximising Performance In Hot Environments A Problem - Based Learning Approach
Author(s): Tyler Christopher
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Barcode: 9780815362722
Pages: 216 Pages, 18 Tables, Black And White; 24 Line Drawings, Black And White; 7 Illustrations, Black And
Publication Date: 3/11/2019
Category: Sports Training & Coaching
