The Science of Canoeing By Richard Cox

Contents James Note Numbers will be wrong…
List of Figures 6
List of Tables 9
Acknowledgements 10
Part A Introduction
Chapter 1 General Introduction . 12
Chapter 2 Introduction to Factors Affecting Performance 14
Chapter 3 Introduction to Kinesiology 16
Part B Factors Affecting Performance and the application of Training Theory.
Chapter 4 Biomechanical Factors 36
Chapters Anatomical and Physiological Factors 57
Chapter6 Psychological Factors 114
Chapter 7 Tactical and Strategical Factors 127
Chapter 8 Environmental Factors 143
Chapter 9 Other Factors 145
Part C Planning, Administering and Evaluating the Training Programme.
Chapter 10 Setting Objectives 162
Part D Canoeing Injuries - causes, prevention and treatment180
Recommended Further Reading 185
Appendices
Appendix I Stretching Exercises for Canoeists 196
Appendix II Exercises for Canoeists using Weight Stacks 206
Appendix III Exercises for Canoeists Using Free Weights 214
Appendix IV Exercises for Canoeists using Fixed Apparatus 225 Appendix V Isometric Exercises
for Canoeists 227
Appendix VI Relaxation Techniques 238
Appendix VII Pre-competition Questionnaire 244
Appendix VIII Sample Training Programmes 245
Index 252
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