Provides an overview of the origins and history of basketball, its management and current issues affecting the game. Also describes the scientific principles and concepts relevant to the sport, the biomechanics and physiology that influence basketball players, and the elements of sports medicine uniquely associated with the game.

Describes the evolution of snowboarding as a sport, the training and conditioning required, the basics of gliding and turning, intermediate and advanced jumps and tricks, and the details of competitive snowboarding.

Provides a history and evolution of competitive swimming and explores the scientific principles and concepts related to the sport, the relevant biomechanics and physiology, and the elements of sports medicine associated with swimmers.

Introduces the techniques and equipment of figure skating, as well as pair skating, and synchronized skating.

Explores the scientific principles behind track and field, including origins, history, and related health and medical concerns.

Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; This new title in the Science behind Sports series provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind the game of volleyball. A brief history of the sport is offered followed by chapters that cover the scientific concepts behind serving the...