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In the News (Sat 28 Nov 09)

  
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Exercise and Sport Sciences Review - The mission of this American College of Sports Medicine publication is to provide premier quarterly reviews of the most contemporary scientific, medical, and research-based topics emerging in the field of sports medicine and exercise science.
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport is the major refereed research publication on sport science and medicine in Australia.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports is thus multidisciplinary and encompasses all elements of research in sport.
www.sportsmed.org /research/smj.asp   (1390 words)

  
  Sports science - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sports science is the study and application of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sporting performance.
The study of sports science traditionally incorporates areas of physiology, psychology, motor control and biomechanics but also includes other topics such as nutrition and diet, sports technology and performance analysis.
Higher-education degrees in sports science are becoming increasingly popular, with some universities, such as University of Birmingham, Exeter University, Leeds University, Loughborough University and the University of Bath in England, becoming renowned for the high quality of their sports science tuition.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sports_science   (156 words)

  
 ESSM - Exercise science and sports medicine - UCT Research unit
The original course was subdivided into exercise science and biokinetics in 1991 in order to better prepare science and physical education students for their respective careers.
Sports medicine and sports physiotherapy were started in 1990 and 1995, respectively, in order to allow physicians and physiotherapists to improve their specific knowledge of sporting injuries.
The mission of the UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is to develop a novel neurobiological model of integrated human function during exercise and to use this model to optimise human exercise performance, the prevention and treatment of sports injuries, and, the prevention and treatment of certain chronic diseases.
web.uct.ac.za /depts/essm   (301 words)

  
 Sports Science   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
As a Sport Science student, you’ll learn with award-winning faculty who are experienced as coaches and as teachers.
As a Sport Science graduate, you’ll be ready for a new career or to transfer into a related university degree program.
The Sport Science Diploma allows you to complete up to two years of university-transfer study, with courses transferring to related Human Kinetics degrees at Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, University College of the Fraser Valley and other institutions.
www.douglas.bc.ca /programs/sport-science   (567 words)

  
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Sports Science in GB Student's Rugby League Link-up.........Staff members to mentor members of the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)............New 20 camera high speed motion analysis system to arrive in new year!!..........
We aim to specialise in Sport and Exercise Science courses and the interface of these with athletes, coaches, as well as an exercising population.
This facility is adjoined to the Universities excellent sports facilities on the main campus.
www.hull.ac.uk /sportscience   (348 words)

  
 Australian Sports Commission - Sports directory
Australian sports industry directory offers contacts for sporting organisations in Australia as well as those involved in the sporting industry, including equipment manufacturers, fitness centres, media contacts, marketing, insurance, hospitality, legal, photographic, merchandising and public relation contacts, school and university sport contacts, sports medicine centres, venue suppliers and professional and trade associations.
Sports libraries in Australia will assist libraries, museums and researchers to locate sport information and memorabilia in Australia.
A list of sporting organisations and their recognised status by the Australian Sports Commission is also available.
www.ausport.gov.au /sportdirectory   (266 words)

  
 Gatorade Sports Science Institute: Sports Science Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Sports Science Center contains articles on a variety of topics authored by experts in exercise science and sports nutrition.
These articles discuss sports science research findings and practical applications for sports science professionals and athletes.
Review a sample of abstracts from research studies conducted by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute which were published in prominent scientific industry journals.
www.gssiweb.com /sportssciencecenter   (219 words)

  
 Nutrition Science & the Winter Olympics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Science is a powerful asset for athletes who want to use nutrition to their advantage.
Along with the science of sport nutrition, the pleasures and social aspects of eating and the good taste of favorite and familiar foods are factors that influence elite athletes in their food and fluid choices.
Sports nutrition guidance must meet the demands of exercise and be enjoyable, affordable, and flexible so that athletes will stick with it and gain the improvements they seek.
btc.montana.edu /olympics/nutrition   (463 words)

  
 sports science
In 1992 he was appointed to the first chair of sports science at the University of Limerick and is currently professor of sports science at Brunel University, with honorary posts at Stirling and Exeter Universities and at the International Equine Institute at Limerick.
From around 1990, when PP was founded, sport in general, but especially competition sport, came under a variety of influences all pointing the same way – towards an increasing use of sports science, first physiology but later psychology and biomechanics.
Sports nutrition in general is moving on from study of the major nutrients – carbohydrate, protein and fat – to research into specific chemicals, such as glutamine to assist immune cells, and ‘branched chain amino acids’ to lessen central fatigue.
www.pponline.co.uk /encyc/sports-science.html   (1750 words)

  
 Sports law - Wex
The concept of amateur sports includes a range of activities from an individual casual weekend athlete to high school athletics to extensively organized intercollegiate or international competitions.
Athletic activities are often organized and managed by individual groups that establish rules for eligibility and competition, and courts are often unwilling to interfere with the actions of these groups as long as their rules are reasonably applied.
Colleges and universities which receive federal aid are also subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") and must not discriminate on the basis of sex in their athletic programs.
www.law.cornell.edu /topics/sports.html   (733 words)

  
 Welcome to Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, which was established in 1995, is among the newer faculties in UiTM.
In 1996, the faculty conducted a Master of Sports Science in collabo ration with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia.
The degree programmes-Bachelor of Sports Management (Hons.) and Bachelor of Sports Science (Hons.)-were introduced in 1999 in order to meet the growing demand for graduates in these areas.
www.sports.uitm.edu.my   (332 words)

  
 Sports Science & Coaching
The International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching is a peer-reviewed, international, academic/professional journal, which aims to bridge the gap between coaching and sports science.
Raúl Arellano is a tenured professor at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science at Granada University.
Holden MacRae is a Professor in the Department of Sports Medicine at Pepperdine University and has conducted research in the area of exercise metabolism and sports performance, as well as in the area of exercise and aging.
www.multi-science.co.uk /sports-science&coaching.htm   (3318 words)

  
 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan) Summary
Sports education is a form of physical education that emphasizes participation in sports as a way of developing skills, learning rules, practicing good sportsmanship, leading an active lifestyle, participating in a group, and learning leadership skills.
By using seasons, teaching units that are two to three times longer than in physical education, sports education teachers have an opportunity to instruct in greater depth.
The ultimate goal of sports education is for students to become competent, literate, and enthusiastic in sports.
www.bookrags.com /Ministry_of_Education,_Culture,_Sports,_Science_and_Technology_(Japan)   (897 words)

  
 Sports Science: Science Online Special Collection
In a special section in Science, titled "Testing Human Limits," a series of News features explores the physiology, technology, and in some cases pharmacology that lie behind the kinds of athletic feats that will be on display in Athens during August.
The Student Research Program at the ASMI in Birmingham, Alabama, trains both sports science physicians and researchers.
Many sports science graduates struggle to find challenging and stimulating work.
www.sciencemag.org /sciext/sports   (647 words)

  
 Open Directory - Sports: People: Training: Sports Science   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Coaching Science Abstracts - Provides the latest information from sports science that can be applied to the coaching of serious and elite athletes.
COM and COM - The 1st Meeting of Complex Systems and Sport and the 4th International Conference of Computer Science in Sport held in Barcelona, Spain.
Forum: Qualitative Social Research - "Qualitative Research in Sport Science" is an article that discusses the usefulness of qualitative methods for Sport Science.
dmoz.org /Sports/People/Training/Sports_Science   (266 words)

  
 Sports Science in Life Sciences at APU
The course provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of Sports Science, together with an understanding of modern approaches to ethical, legal and social aspects of Sports Science.
An increasing number of Sports Science graduates are also progressing to postgraduate degrees.
Sports science site that has peer reviewed publications and acts as a portal to other sports science sites.
web.apu.ac.uk /appsci/lifesci/lifepath/sports_science.htm   (484 words)

  
 SPORTS SCIENCE ASSOCIATES
Sports Science Associates (SSA) is a group of sports-science professionals from around the world who are dedicated to providing expert useful sports-science support for exceptional athletes and teams.
New sport science revelations and practices by elite sporting nations indicate that coaching programs have to be up-to-date to be effective.
The sport psychology testing capabilities of SSA are used by elite athlete academies, institutes, and professionals throughout the world.
members.cox.net /brushall   (3589 words)

  
 Geoff Mangum's PuttingZone - Sports Science
Here is a general organization of how some areas of science relate directly to your putting.
If you're hopelessly one of those people who just can't stand science, please don't tell yourself it's not useful to read this stuff or that it's hurtful for golfers to think about putting this way.
Reading or thinking about putting and putting-related science is not the same as advocating "paralysis by analysis" on the course.
puttingzone.com /science.html   (175 words)

  
 Sports Medicine (Science Tracer Bullet - Science Reference Services, Library of Congress
Sports medicine is the field of medicine concerned primarily with injuries sustained in athletic activities, both individual exercise and team sports.
Sports medicine information can be specific for the age of the athlete (youth, adolescent, adult) as well as for gender.
Some suggested terms for searching are "sports medicine," "sport (or sports) injuries," "athletes," names of individual sports, and names of specific injuries or regions of the body.
www.loc.gov /rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/sportsmedtb.html   (2380 words)

  
 The Journals World Cup 2005: Impact Factors for Sport Science
This year's medal winners for improvement in impact factor, with an increase of at least 70%, are Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine (now on 2.8), Journal of Sports Sciences (1.7), and Journal of Sport Management (0.7).
The median value for the impact factor of journals in sport science is 1.0.
The only meaningful conclusions that I can make from such data are (a) most of us don't get cited as much as we would like, (b) citation-wise, sport science is similar to many long-established and respected disciplines, and therefore (c) we needn't feel inferior to other academics.
www.sportsci.org /2006/wghif.htm   (672 words)

  
 Sports Medicine - Master of Sports Science Degree Program at the Academy
A student interested in pursuing a degree in sports medicine may be accepted from a variety of backgrounds.
Those with strong backgrounds in the natural sciences are encouraged to apply.
The graduate curriculum in sports medicine is designed to prepare our students for opportunities including athletic training at clinical and professional levels.
www.ussa.edu /programs/Sportsmedicine.asp   (497 words)

  
 Sports Science Full Article
She has a Masters of Science in sports nutrition, is a registered and licensed dietitian, and a nutrition therapist.
Sports beverages or water are best on the court; juices, milk, and any other decaffeinated beverages are fine during the day.
Sports beverages are also appropriate here because they provide both carbohydrate and water.
www.juniortennis.com /Science/fullarticle.php?articleid=27   (973 words)

  
 Australian Institute of Sport - Sports Science / Sports Medicine
This area of the AIS contributes to the development of performance of Australian athletes and coaches through the integration of the highest standards of provision and research in applied Sports Science and Sports Medicine.
The program supports the achievement of sporting excellence and is conducted through a network of ACE professionals located at the State Institutes and Academies of Sport (SIS/SAS), the AIS and with other National ACE approved providers.
The main aim of the scheme is to help sport science disciplines involved with the assessment of athletes to establish and maintain a testing environment of “national standard”.
www.ais.org.au /sssm/index.asp   (425 words)

  
 Internet Public Library: Sports
On view are seven major sporting events - boxing, horse racing, cycling, track and field, basketball, baseball, and football - which opened the doors to the expanding Sports Arenas of today.
Also includes a sports science links and bibliography section, and the opportunity to ask a question about sports and science.
Sports information from around the world, including basketball, baseball, hockey, volleyball, sailing, cricket, football, auto racing, frisbee, golf, running, rowing, and skating.
www.ipl.org /div/subject/browse/ent80.00.00   (1090 words)

  
 Weblinks / Science / Sports Science   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Science of Cycling -...and you thought it was as easy as riding a bike.
Skateboard Science - This exhibit lets users in on the techniques and equipment skateboarders use to seemingly bend the law of gravity.
Covers anatomy and physiology, fitness evaluation, sports injuries including an alphabetical list of sports injuries and how to treat them, rehabilitation, nutrition, sport psychology, shoulder injuries, women’s issues, training, surgery, human anatomy diagrams and a search engine for anything that you cannot see immediately.
www.sheffcol.ac.uk /links/Science/Sports_Science   (901 words)

  
 Rockhurst University Sports Science
In addition to 25 credit hours in sports science major courses, this track calls for 24 credit hours of lower-division science courses and 14 credit hours of upper-division science courses.
Students interested in pursuing a Rockhurst master’s degree in occupational therapy or physical therapy are encouraged to discuss this with their advisor as early as possible to ensure all prerequisites are satisfied.
In addition to 24 credit hours in sports science major courses, this track calls for 16 credit hours of lower-division science courses and 18 credit hours of upper-division business courses (business administration minor).
www.rockhurst.edu /academic/sportscience/index.asp   (289 words)

  
 Taylor & Francis Journals: Welcome
The Journal of Sports Sciences publishes articles of a high standard on various aspects of the sports sciences covering a number of disciplinary bases, including anatomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, sociology, as well as ergonomics, kinanthropometry and other interdisciplinary perspectives.
Manuscripts dealing with original investigations of exercise, validation of technological innovations in sport or comprehensive reviews of topics relevant to the scientific study of sport will be considered for publication.
The readership for this journal is varied and ranges from academic research workers to professionals in recreation, sports coaching and training.
www.tandf.co.uk /journals/titles/02640414.html   (270 words)

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