Sports Medicine
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4.3 • 15 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
It is my intent that this book will provide helpful information to athletes, coaches, trainers, health professionals, students, and all others with a personal interest in the subject of sports medicine. When people hear the term sports medicine, the most common association is that of injury related to sports, and what care is given to an injured athlete.
But the field of sports medicine is much broader in terms of information that athletes at all levels and all ages should have to enhance their enjoyment, safety, and performance in athletics.
The book will cover many additional topics: exercise physiology, fitness testing, exercise and health, nutrition, drug use in athletics, women’s issues in sports medicine, and environmental exposure to heat, sun, and altitude.
The book will introduce you to the most common sports injuries to help the reader understand how medical professionals diagnose and treat such injuries, but it is not intended in any way to substitute for good medical care. Quite simply, if you get hurt in sports and have significant pain or limitation of your exercise or daily activities, you should seek help from your doctor.
The book may be used as a stand-alone reader or in conjunction with courses taught in high schools and colleges.
Customer Reviews
Very Helpful and Valuable Reader
I took sports medicine with Dr. McLaughlin last summer and enjoyed learning about the body, exercise, nutrition, and sports medicine and how the fundamentals of biology are incorporated into a relatable and interesting topic. Of all science classes taken at Cal, this class was significant in that the material is important in our everyday lives. I especially recommend this iBook reader as it is well organized, easy to follow, and most importantly, it highlighted the most significant and interesting information. I would highly recommend this class and reader with Dr. McLaughlin to any person interested in science, medicine, sports, and overall health!
-Nadia
Easy read and great reference to have!
Regardless of your scientific background, as long as you're interested in sports medicine, this book is very accessible and easy to read. The text is very clear and concise, and the statistics and charts complement the text perfectly. This book gave me a solid and broad foundation to begin studying sports medicine and something that I have referenced while working as an athletic trainer.
Very Beneficial
I took prof. Mclaughlin's Sports medicine course. Not only did the class teach me a lot, but the textbook alone was so beneficial to understanding sports medicine. It is one of the few textbooks I decided to keep reading after I have already finished the class.