Sports Science

Contents: 1. Sports science--an overview. 2. Managerial functions of sports. 3. Significance of coaching in sports. 4. Recreation, leisure and sports. 5. Teaching tactics and methodology in sports. 6. Sports administration and management process. 7. Techniques and methods of observation in sports. 8. Evaluation of performance tests in sports science. 9. Sports skills test of sportspersons. 10. Muscular strength test in sports. 11. Strength and endurance training in sports. 12. Importance of nutritional diet and performance in sports. 13. Exercise physiology and sports.

"The book titled "Sports Science" is particularly well suited as a text book for different classes. The book has the major advantage of drawing upon the diverse expertise. The contents and sequencing of chapters has been carefully co-ordinated to assure comprehensive coverage and progressive development of concepts.

Hopefully the present book will be useful for the students and teachers of physical education and sports and for those indulge in the preparation of various competitive examinations such as NET and SET." (jacket)