Books in the Routledge Research in Sport and Exercise Science series

Psychological Aspects of Sport-Related Concussions is the first book to set out the psychological effects of the injury and the sport psychologist's role in concussion prevention and rehabilitation. It offers a global understanding and is crucial reading for any upper-level student, researcher, sport scientist, coach or allied health professional.

This book is the first to bring together experts studying complex systems in the context of sport from across the world to collate core theoretical ideas, current methodologies and existing data into one comprehensive resource. It offers new methods of analysis for investigating representative complex sport movements and actions at an individual and team level, exploring the application of methodologies from the complexity sciences in the context of sports performance and the organization of sport practice. Complex Systems in Sport is important reading for any advanced student or researcher working in sport and exercise science, sports coaching, kinesiology or human movement.

Mixed methods research techniques, combining both quantitative and qualitative elements, have become well established throughout the social, behavioural and natural sciences. This is the first book to focus on the application of mixed methods research in the movement sciences, specifically in sport, physical education and dance. Mixed Methods Research in the Movement Sciences offers an important new tool for researchers and helps to close the gap between the analysis of expert performance and our understanding of the general principles of movement science. It is important reading for any student, researcher or professional with an interest in motor control, sport and dance pedagogy, coaching, performance analysis or decision-making in sport.

This book brings together the world¿s leading researchers and practitioners working on mental toughness to discuss this vital ingredient of performance excellence in sport, to survey the latest research and to present cutting-edge developments in theory and professional practice. Also highlighting important avenues for future research, it is essential reading for all advanced students, researchers and practitioners with an interest in sport psychology or performance sport.

This is the first book to draw together cutting-edge research on the psychological processes underlying doping use in sport and exercise, thereby filling an important gap in our understanding of this centrally important issue in contemporary sport. Covering diverse areas of psychology such as social cognition, automatic and controlled processes, moral decision-making, and societal and contextual influence on behaviour, the book also explores methodological considerations surrounding doping assessment in psychological research as well as future directions for evidence-based preventive interventions and anti-doping education.

The Science of Judo is the first book to set out and discuss the science, coaching and history behind judo performance. Evidence-based and informed by the latest research, the book offers practical guidance on preparing athletes for high performance and understanding the core tenets of sport science underpinning it.

The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early specialisation presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes, alike.

This is the first book to explore the science and medicine of climbing and mountaineering. Written by a team of international experts, it covers the full span of technical disciplines, including rock climbing, ice climbing, indoor climbing and mountaineering. Drawing on cutting edge research, it is essential reading for all sport science researchers, active climbers and adventure sport coaches.

This new volume assists in communicating and mobilizing knowledge and research about RAEs, focusing on developing feasible and attractive solutions to the RAE and creating a resource that is accessible to professionals within the sport and educational communities.

This is the first book to draw together cutting-edge research on the psychological processes underlying doping use in sport and exercise, thereby filling an important gap in our understanding of this centrally important issue in contemporary sport. Covering diverse areas of psychology such as social cognition, automatic and controlled processes, moral decision-making, and societal and contextual influence on behaviour, the book also explores methodological considerations surrounding doping assessment in psychological research as well as future directions for evidence-based preventive interventions and anti-doping education.

Computers are an important tool in sport science research, performance analysis, and coaching and education programmes in sport. This book defines the field of `sport informatics,¿ explaining how computer science can be used to solve sport-related problems, in both research and applied aspects. Clearly explaining the functional principles of hardware and software, the book examines the key areas in which computer science is employed in sport, including knowledge discovery, database development, modelling and simulation, and e-learning and multimedia in sports education. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this is important reading for anyone working in sport science, sport performance analysis, research methods in sport, applied computer science or informatics.

This book is the first to bring together experts studying complex systems in the context of sport from across the world to collate core theoretical ideas, current methodologies and existing data into one comprehensive resource. It offers new methods of analysis for investigating representative complex sport movements and actions at an individual and team level, exploring the application of methodologies from the complexity sciences in the context of sports performance and the organization of sport practice. Complex Systems in Sport is important reading for any advanced student or researcher working in sport and exercise science, sports coaching, kinesiology or human movement.

Drawing from a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, Socio-cultural Examination of Sports Concussion offers a diverse set of analyses examining traumatic brain injuries as cultural phenomena affecting more than just an athlete's brain, but also shaping meanings, identities, and social contexts.

Psychoneuroendocrinology is the study of the interaction between hormones, the brain and human behaviour. This is the first book to examine psychoneuroendocrinology in the context of sport and exercise, offering a comprehensive review of current research and assessment techniques and highlighting directions for future research. Psychoneuroendocrinology in Sport and Exercise is a breakthrough text that will be of interest to all advanced students and researchers working in the psychology and physiology of sport and exercise.

Paediatric Biomechanics and Motor Control brings together the very latest developmental research using biomechanical measurement and analysis techniques and is the first book to focus on biomechanical aspects of child development. Written by a team of leading experts in paediatric exercise science, biomechanics and motor control from the UK, the US, Australia and Europe, the book is designed to highlight the key implications of this work for scientists, educators and clinicians. Each chapter is preceded by a short overview of the relevant theoretical concepts and concludes with a summary of the practical and clinical applications in relation to the existing literature on the topic. This book is important reading for any sport or exercise scientist, health scientist, physical therapist, sports coach or clinician with an interest in child development or health.

Explores key conceptual, methodological and practical issues related to mental toughness in sport including: what mental toughness is and is not; how to measure mental toughness in sport; how to develop mental toughness in sport; and, mental toughness in other human performance settings, from business to coping and life skills.

Psychological Aspects of Sport-Related Concussions is the first book to set out the psychological effects of the injury and the sport psychologist's role in concussion prevention and rehabilitation. It offers a global understanding and is crucial reading for any upper-level student, researcher, sport scientist, coach or allied health professional.