
Swimming (Science Behind Sports)
- ISBN-13: 9781420502732
- Publisher: Lucent Books
- Release Date: Aug 19, 2011
- Edition: 1
- Pages: 128 pages
- Dimensions: 1.00 x 9.00 x 7.00 inches
Overview
Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; ; Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques. Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and m