Physiological tests for elite athletes

Tanner, Rebecca K. (Added Author). Gore, Christopher John, 1959- (Added Author). Australian Institute of Sport. (Added Author).

Summary: "Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Second Edition, presents the most current protocols used for assessing high-level athletes. Based on the insight and experience of sport scientists who work closely with elite athletes to optimize sporting success, this comprehensive guide offers the how and why of both general and sport-specific physiological testing procedures. "

Record details

ISBN: 9780736097116
Physical Description: print
xiv, 546 pages : illustration, 29 cm.
Edition: 2nd edition
Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:jan.13 "The Australian Institute of Sport is the High Performance Division of the Australian Sport Commission."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Quality assurance in exercise physiology laboratories -- Pretest environment and athlete preparation -- Data collection and analysis -- Ergometer-based maximal neuromuscular power -- Anaerobic sapacity -- Blood lactate thresholds -- Determination of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) -- Altitude training -- Heat -- Physiological recovery -- Assessment of physique -- Testing and training agility -- Strength and power assessment protocols -- Field testing principles and protocols -- Perceptual-cognitive and perceptual-motor contributions to elite performance -- Australian football players -- Basketball players -- Cricket players -- High-performance cyclists -- Football (soccer) players -- Hockey players -- Netball players -- Rowers -- Rugby league players -- Rugby union players -- Runners and walkers -- Sailors -- Sprint kayak athletes -- Swimmers -- Tennis players -- Triathletes -- Indoor and beach volleyball players -- Water polo players.