A new volume in the
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series from the International Olympic Committee, this volume
Canoeing provides an accessible and comprehensive summary of the topic.
- Provides a concise, authoritative overview of the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of canoeing
- Offers guidance on medical aspects unique to the training and coaching of canoe athletes
- The only book on this subject endorsed by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF)
- Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine
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| Foreword by ICF President |
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| Foreword by IOC President |
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| Preface |
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| 1 Introduction |
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| 2 Biomechanics and Equipment (Sprint And Slalom): A Review Of Scientifically Confirmed Information |
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| 3 The Canoe/Kayak Athlete |
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| 4 Physiology of Canoeing |
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| 5 Sport Psychology For Canoe And Kayak |
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| 6 Training For Canoeing |
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| 7 Medical Problems In Canoeing And Kayaking |
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| 8 Orthopaedic Injuries In Canoeing |
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| 9 Paracanoe |
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| 10 Exercise Performance In Masters Canoeing Athletes |
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| 11 Diversity In Canoe Sport |
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Edited by Don McKenzie and Bo Berglund and written by an international team of expert contributing authors, this book is an essential resource for anyone working with canoe athletes.
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