Science of Motorsport

Focusing on the physiological, psychological and sport medicine aspects of training, performance, injury and safety, The Science of Motorsport is the first book to provide an accessible and up-to-date resource for stakeholders at all levels of motorsport.

List of contents

1. The Biology of Automobile Racing, More Than Just Turning Left 2. The Physiological Stress of Automobile Racing 3. Nutrition Recomendations For Race Car Drivers 4. Physical Training the Neck of the Driver Athlete 5. Psychological Considerations for Motorsport Racing 6. Merging Medicine and Technology to Improve Safety in Motorsports 7. Return to Competition of Automobile Race Car Drivers Following Concussion 8. The Safety Crew and Event Staff 9. Driver and Team Interactions 10. Implementation of the Science of Automobile Racing

About the author

David P. Ferguson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University, USA.

Summary

Focusing on the physiological, psychological and sport medicine aspects of training, performance, injury and safety, The Science of Motorsport is the first book to provide an accessible and up-to-date resource for stakeholders at all levels of motorsport.

Product details

• Authors: David Ferguson, David P. Ferguson
• Assisted by: David Ferguson (Editor), David P. Ferguson (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2018
• EAN: 9781138301788
• ISBN: 978-1-138-30178-8
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, Motor sports, SPORTS & RECREATION / Motor Sports / General