Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the science behind the world`s most popular sport. Offering important guidance on how science translates into practice, the book examines every key facet of the sport, with a particular focus on the development of elite performers. The topics covered include: anatomy, physiology, psychology, sociology and biomechanics; principles of training; nutrition; physical and mental preparation; playing surfaces and equipment; decision making and skill acquisition; coaching and coach education; performance analysis; talent identification and youth development. Science and Soccer is a unique resource for students and academics working in sports science. It is essential reading for all professional support staff working in the game, including coaches at all levels, physiotherapists, conditioning specialists, performance analysts, club doctors and sport psychologists. Contents PART I - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 1 Nutrition - D. MacLaren and J. Morton 2 Principles of fitness training - J. Bangsbo and F.M. Iaia 3 Fitness testing - B. Drust and W. Gregson 4 Recovery from training and matches - Mujika, S. Halson, C. Argus and P. Krustrup 5 Environmental stress - W. Gregson and B. Drust PART II - BEHAVIOURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 6 `Game intelligence`: anticipation and decision making - A.M. Williams and P.R. Ford 7 The acquisition of skill and expertise: the role of practice and other activities - P.R. Ford and A.M. Williams 8 Sociological and cultural influences on player development - D. Richardson, H. Relvas and M. Littlewood 9 Stress, coping and the mental qualities of elite players - M. Pain and C. Harwood PART III - PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, BIOMECHANICS AND COACHING 10 Match and motion analysis - C. Carling and M. Court 11 Coaching and coach education - C. Cushion 12 Biomechanics applied to soccer skills - A. Lees PART IV - DIFFERENT POPULATIONS 13 Women`s soccer - D. Scott and H. Andersson 14 Disabled players - C. Boyd and V. Goosey-Tolfrey 15 Match officials - M. Weston and W. Helsen PART V - TALENT IDENTIFICATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 16 Identifying young players - R. Vaeyens, M. Coelho e Silva , C. Visscher , R.M. Philippaerts and A.M. Williams 17 Growth and maturity status of youth players - R.M. Malina, M.Coelho e Silva and A.J. Figueiredo PART VI - INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION 18 Contemporary issues in the physical preparation of elite players - A.J. Strudwick 19 Mental preparation of elite players - M. Nesti 20 Developing a physiology-based sports science support strategy in the professional game - D. Burgess and B. Drust
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