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Dynamics of Modern Rugby

English · Hardback

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List of contents

1. Rugby Union: An Historical Overview
2. The Demands of a Collision Sport
3. Sports Nutrition in Modern Rugby
4. Psychological Preparation of the Elite Rugby Player
5. Modern Theories of Strength and Power Training for Men and Women
6. A Practical Guide to Strength Training
7. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: The Shortcut to the Wrong Way
8. Some Thoughts on the Training Process
9. Immediate Medical Care in Rugby
10. Collision and the Effects of Head Injuries
11. Key Considerations in the Preparation of Teams for Extended Rugby Tours
12. Concepts to Improve Recovery in Touring Squads
13. Coaching in the Modern Game
14. The Laws and the Referees
15. A Brief Financial Review of Professional Rugby Union
16. The Future of the Game

About the author

Bruce Davies is Emeritus Professor of Applied Physiology at the University of South Wales, UK.
Julien S. Baker is Professor of Physiology and Head of the Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health, at the Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.

Summary

The Dynamics of Modern Rugby is a unique addition to the rugby literature. The contributors consider the physical, mental and nutritional demands of the game, injury prevention, and treatment. New concepts to improve exercise capacity, game preparation and recovery are discussed along with the modern coaching theories.

Product details

Authors Julien S. Baker, Bruce Baker Davies
Assisted by Julien Baker (Editor), Baker Julien (Editor), Bruce Davies (Editor)
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd.
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 31.03.2021
 
EAN 9780367438203
ISBN 978-0-367-43820-3
No. of pages 188
Subjects Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history

SPORTS & RECREATION / Coaching / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Training, Sports training & coaching, Football variants and related games, Sports training and coaching, Ball games

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