World of sports science [electronic resource] / K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, editors. - Detroit, Mich. : Gale, 2007. - 1 online resource (2 v.) : ill. - Gale virtual reference library .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

[v. 1] A-L -- [v. 2] M-Z.

Consisting of 600 entries alphabetically organized across 2 volumes, entries will range in length from 250 to 2,500 words and include theoretical and practical treatment of all aspects of sports science and exercise physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. Particular emphasis is placed on such high-interest topics as sports medicine, specifically the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries; and much more.

9781414406138 (electronic book) 1414406134 (electronic book)


Sports medicine--Encyclopedias.
Sports sciences--Encyclopedias.