THE OLYMPIC TEXTBOOK OF SCIENCE IN SPORT

This new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the scientific aspects of conditioning, injury prevention, and competition.

The book covers the key areas of scientific knowledge in sport and is divided into: physiology and biochemistry; nutrition; anthropometry; immunology; cell biology; biomechanics, engineering and ergonomics; psychology; pharmacology; limitations to performance; special populations; and exercise and health.

Presented in a clear style and format, The Olympic Textbook of Science in Sport, draws on the expertise of an international collection of contributors who are recognized as leaders in their respective fields. It will be indispensable for all sport scientists and medical doctors who serve athletes and sports teams and is an invaluable reference for students of sport and exercise science.

Ron Maughan is Professor of Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Loughborough University. He has published extensively in the scientific literature, and is an Editor of several international journals and is a member of many scientific organisations, including the Physiological Society, the Nutrition Society, the Biochemical Society, and the Medical Research Society. He chaired the Human and Exercise Physiology group of the Physiological Society for 10 years and was a member of the Council of that organisation. He is secretary of the Sports Nutrition group established by the IOC Medical Commission in 2002.

List of Contributors.
Foreword.
Preface.
Introduction: Sport, Science and Sports Science (Ronald J. Maughan).
Part 1: Physiology and Biochemistry.
1 Muscle: Producing Force and Movement (Paavo V. Komi and Masaki Ishikawa).
2 Physiological Demands of Sprinting and Multiple-Sprint Sports (Clyde Williams).
3 Physiological Demands of Endurance Exercise (Andrew M. Jones and David C. Poole).
4 Physiological Adaptations to Training (Martin J. Gibala and Mark Rakobowchuk)
5 Skeletal Muscle Metabolic Adaptations to Training (Graham P. Holloway and Lawrence L. Spriet).
Part 2: Nutrition.
6 Nutrition Needs of Athletes (Ronald J. Maughan).
7 Dietary Goals and Eating Strategies (Louise M. Burke).
8 Hydration (Susan M. Shirreffs).
Part 3: Anthropometry.
9 Body Composition and Sports Performance (Timothy Olds).
Part 4: Immunology.
10 Exercise Immunology (Michael Gleeson).
11 Exercise, Inflammation, and Metabolism (Bente K. Pedersen).
Part 5: Cell Biology.
12 Genetic Determinants of Physical Performance (Claude Bouchard and Tuomo Rankinen).
13 Molecular Mechanisms of Adaptations to Training (Frank W. Booth and P. Darrell Neufer).
Part 6: Biomechanics, Engineering, and Ergonomics.
14 Biomechanics of Human Movement and Muscle-Tendon Function (Vasilios Baltzopoulos and Constantinos N. Maganaris).
15 Sports Ergonomics (Thomas Reilly and Adrian Lees).
Part 7: Psychology.
16 Exercise and Psychological Well-being (Panteleimon Ekkekakis and Susan H. Backhouse).
17 Psychological Characteristics of Athletes and their Responses to Sport-Related Stressors (John S. Raglin and Gregory Wilson).
Part 8: Pharmacology.
18 Performance-Enhancing Drugs (Mario Thevis and Wilhelm Schänzer).
Part 9: Limitations to Performance.
19 Cardiorespiratory Limitations to Performance (Niels H. Secher).
20 Metabolic Limitations to Performance (Francis B. Stephens and Paul L. Greenhaff).
21 The Brain and Fatigue (Timothy D. Noakes, Helen Crewe and Ross Tucker).
Part 10: Special Populations.
22 The Young Athlete (Lyle J. Micheli and Margo Mountjoy).
23 The Female Athlete (Myra A. Nimmo).
Part 11: Exercise and Health.
24 Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Fitness (Michael J. Lamonte, Karl F. Kozlowski and Frank Cerny).
Index.