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Sailing and Science
In An Interdisciplinary Perspective

Jens Bangsbo (Edited by), Bangsbo (Author), Gisela Sjogaard (Edited by)

9788716123503, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 3 October 2001

148 pages
24.1 x 17 x 0.9 cm, 0.349 kg

The three books in the series "Sport and Science" present a multi-disciplinary scientific approach to sailing, soccer and running. Each book contains important information and perspectives within the many disciplines in sport science. Leading experts have contributed to the books, integrating the physiological, psychological, historical and social aspects of each sport.

The foundation of any scientific approach to a sport should be based in the sport itself, and the authors have been selected for their combined scientific expertise and experience within the sport.

Each chapter provides up-to-date knowledge and includes a comprehensive reference list that allows the reader to pursue the subject in more depth. Written in an easily understandable manner that is appropriate for both scientific and non-scientific readers, the books are useful for researchers, university lecturers and students, as well as interested coaches.

Content 5

Preface 7

Preword 8

List of Editors and Authors 11

About the Editor 13

About the Authors 15

The sporting element in Viking ships and other earlier boats 19

Boat construction - drag and aerodynamics 35

Socio-economic factors in the development of sailing sport technology 53

Biomechanics of sailing 77

Sailing Physiology 95

Long-distance offshore sailing race - a nutritional challenge 119

Significance of physiology in tactics choices during sailing 131

Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]

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