Skiing / by Melissa Abramovitz.

Author/creator Abramovitz, Melissa, 1954-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoDetroit : Lucent Books, 2014.
Descriptionpages cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subjects

SeriesScience behind sports
Abstract "Lucent Books' "Science Behind Sports" Series explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports, such as baseball, hockey, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, and skiing. Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques. Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014003802
ISBN9781420511550 (hardback)

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