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AUTHOR |
Currie, Stephen, 1960-. |
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TITLE |
Cycling [electronic resource] / Stephen Currie. |
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IMPRINT |
Detroit : Lucent Books, 2014. |
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DESCRIPTION |
1 online resource (104 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.). |
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SERIES |
Gale eBooks. |
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SERIES |
Science behind sports. |
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NOTE |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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CONTENT NOTE |
Introduction: The bicycle -- chapter 1. Force, friction, and forward motion -- chapter 2. Stability, steering, and aerodynamics -- chapter 3. Basic bicycle components -- chapter 4. Muscles and body systems -- chapter 5. Nutrition, training, and injuries -- chapter 6. Performance-enhancing drugs. |
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SUMMARY |
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers the sport of cycling. |
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SUBJECT |
Cycling. |
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SUBJECT |
Sports sciences. |
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DISCIPLINE |
Internet Resources. |
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DISCIPLINE |
Physical Education. |
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LINK |
Available via Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click here to access (Password can be acquired from eClass public announcement) |
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ISBN |
9781420511208 (ebk.). |
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