Routledge Handbook of Sports Technology and Engineering (Routledge International Handbooks)

By: Aleksandar Subic and Franz Konstantin Fuss and Martin Strangwood and Rabindra Mehta

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Synopsis: From carbon fibre racing bikes to ‘sharkskin’ swimsuits, the application of cutting-edge design, technology and engineering has proved to be a vital ingredient in enhanced sports performance. This is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of contemporary sports technology and engineering, providing a complete overview of academic, professional and industrial knowledge and technique. The book is divided into eight sections covering the following topics : Sustainable Sports Engineering Instrumentation Technology Summer Mobility Sports Winter Mobility Sports Apparel and Protection Equipment Sports Implements (racquets, clubs, bats, sticks) Sports Balls Sports Surfaces and Facilities Written by an international team of leading experts from industry, academia and commercial research institutes, the emphasis throughout the book is on innovation, the relationship between business and science, and the improvement of sports performance. This is an essential reference for anybody working in sports technology, sports product design, sports engineering, biomechanics, ergonomics, sports business or applied sport science.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 528 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781136966590
Related ISBNs:: 9781138657137, 9780203851036, 9780415580458
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/25/22
Copyrighted By:: Franz Konstantin Fuss, Aleksandar Subic, Martin Strangwood, Rabindra Mehta
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Sports, Business and Finance, Technology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Rabindra Mehta
Edited by:: Martin Strangwood
Edited by:: Aleksandar Subic
Edited by:: Franz Konstantin Fuss