1st Edition

The Science of Basketball

Edited By Alexandru Radu Copyright 2019
208 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

The Science of Basketball is the only book to examine the scientific principles underpinning preparation and performance in basketball, applied to both individual and team contexts. Drawing on the very latest scientific evidence, and including contributions from leading international coaches and scientists involved in the sport, the book explores every aspect of physical and mental... Read more

1. Strength and Conditioning for Basketball Players and Teams

Alejandro Vaquera and Alexandru Radu

2. Physiology of Basketball Players and Teams

Christopher Holland

3. Nutrition for basketball players and teams

Juan Mielgo Ayuso and Ainhoa Prieto

4. Psychology for basketball players and teams

Alexandru V. Stewart Mardan

5. Wheelchair Basketball

Miles Thompson and Haj Bhania

6. Women basketball

Alexandru Radu and Florin Nini

7. Medical issues in basketball

Darren Cooper

8. Coaching and basketball coach education

Alexandru Radu

9. Youth basketball

Rutenis Paulauskas and Alexandru Radu

Biography

Alexandru Radu is a Senior Lecturer who has a vast teaching experience in the field of sports coaching, sports development and sport management. Currently he is lecturing at the University of Worcester, UK