The science of equestrian sports : theory, practice and performance of the equestrian rider / Inga Wolframm.
"The Science of Equestrian Sports is a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of the equestrian rider in sport. While most scholarship to date has focused on the horse in competition, this is the first book to collate current data relating specifically to riders. It provides valuable in...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon :
Routledge,
2014.
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| Summary: | "The Science of Equestrian Sports is a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of the equestrian rider in sport. While most scholarship to date has focused on the horse in competition, this is the first book to collate current data relating specifically to riders. It provides valuable insight into improving sporting performance and maintaining the safety of both the horse and the rider. Drawing on the latest scientific research, and covering every equestrian discipline from horseracing to eventing, the book systematically explores core subjects such as: - physiology of the rider - sport psychology in equestrian sport - preventing injury - biomechanics and kinematics - coaching equestrian sport This book is a holistic and scientific examination of the role of the rider in equine sports. It is essential reading for sport science students with an interest in equestrian sport and equitation. Furthermore, it will be an invaluable resource for instructors, coaches, sport psychologists, or physiologists working with equestrian athletes"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781136193415 1136193413 9780203084717 0203084713 9781299751576 1299751571 9781136193422 1136193421 9781136193378 1136193375 9781138860391 1138860395 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |