Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world's most popular sport. Offering important guidance on how science translates into practice, the book examines every key facet of the sport, with a particular focus on the development of expert performers. The topics covered include:
- anatomy, physiology, psychology; sociology and biomechanics
- principles of training
- nutrition
- physical and mental preparation
- playing surfaces and equipment; injury
- decision-making and skill acquisition
- coaching and coach education
- performance analysis
- talent identification and youth development
Science and Soccer: Developing Elite Performers is a unique resource for students and academics working in sports science. It is essential reading for all professional support staff working in the game, including coaches at all levels, physiotherapists, conditioning specialists, performance analysts, club doctors and sport psychologists.
Author(s): A. Mark Williams, Paul Ford, Barry Drust
Edition: 4
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 452
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Contributors
Section A: Biological Sciences
1 Physical Preparation
2 Resistance Training
3 Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
4 Soccer in the Heat: Performance and Mitigation
5 Nutrition for Match play and Training
6 Recovery Strategies
Section B: Social and Behavioural Sciences
7 Psychological Characteristics of Players
8 Anticipation and Decision-Making
9 Skill Acquisition: Player Pathways and Effective Practice
10 Sociological Influences on the Identification and Development of Players
11 Player Wellbeing and Career Transitions
12 Developing (Adaptive) Coaching Expertise
Section C: Sports Medicine and Biomechanics
13 Injury Epidemiology, Monitoring, and Prevention
14 Infectious Diseases
15 Biomechanical Assessments
Section D: Analysing and Monitoring Performances
16 Analysis of Physical Performance in Match-Play
17 Technical and Tactical Match Analysis
18 Monitoring Training
19 Utilising Training and Match load Data
Section E: Talent Identification, Growth, and Development
20 Growth and maturation
21 Talented or Developmentally Advanced? How Player Evaluation can be Improved
22 Talent Identification and Talent Promotion
23 Modern Approaches to Scouting and Recruitment
Section F: Some Key Organizational Roles at Clubs
24 Working as a Director of Sports Science or High-Performance Director
25 Working as a Sporting Director
Index
