Endurance in Sport: Olympic Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine, 2nd Edition, Volume II

The new edition of Endurance in Sport has been thoroughly revised to take into account recent developments in the field. It covers all aspects of this major component of sports science, as well as embracing medical and sport-specific issues of particular relevance to all interested in endurance performance.

The scientific basis and mechanisms of endurance - physiological, psychological, genetic and environmental - are all considered in depth. Measurement of endurance is extensively reviewed, as is preparation and training for physical activities requiring endurance.

The information presented will be of interest to a wide range of specialists, sports medicine doctors, medical doctors in family practice, physical therapists, athletic trainers and coaches, and graduate students in the sports sciences and health-related professionals.