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The Oxford dictionary of sports science and medicine
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Broad Subject		Sport Sciences Surgery
Subject		Sports medicine - Dictionaries Sports sciences - Dictionaries Sports Medicine - dictionaries Sports - dictionaries
Summary		This dictionary provides an invaluable reference book for anyone interested in the fascinating subject of sport. It covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports sociology, sports injuries, and training principles. This second edition includes over 7500 cross-referenced terms which have been updated or added since the first edition. The dictionary will be of particular help to medical specialists, students of PE, coaches, and athletes who need to understand the scientific principles, physiological processes, and anatomical structures which affect sporting performance.
Publisher		Oxford University Press
Language		English
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