Swimming

Author: Costill
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is part of the Sports Medicine and Science Series, and its English edition was completed with the support of the International Olympic Committee and the International Swimming Federation. This book, "Swimming," is primarily written for swimming coaches, teachers, team doctors, and professional practitioners, covering content in biological sciences, biomechanics, and training science. It also provides very practical guidance on the prevention and treatment of injuries and illnesses related to swimming. The central focus of the book is the technical analysis of swimming, analyzing aspects such as propulsion, the four basic stroke techniques, and the role of kicking. It provides concise descriptions of the techniques for each stroke, accompanied by numerous technical illustrations. At the end of this section, it introduces some of the cutting-edge information on starts and turns.