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Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to this core discipline of contemporary sport science. It introduces the fundamental theory of match and performance analysis, using real-world illustrative examples and data throughout, and explores the applied contexts in which analysis can have a significant influence on performance.
This second edition includes three completely new chapters covering the key emerging topics of dynamic systems, momentum and performance profiling, as well as updated coverage of core topics in the performance analysis curriculum such as:
- designing notation systems
- analysing performance data
- qualitative analysis of technique
- time-motion analysis
- probability
- using feedback technologies
- performance analysis and coaching.
With extended coverage of contemporary issues in performance analysis and contributions from leading performance analysis researchers and practitioners, Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport is a complete textbook for any performance analysis course, as well as an invaluable reference for sport science or sport coaching students and researchers, and any coach, analyst or athlete looking to develop their professional insight.
Editions of Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317691389
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317691396
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Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to this core discipline of contemporary sport science. It introduces the fundamental theory of match and performance analysis, using real-world illustrative examples and data throughout, and explores the applied contexts in which analysis can have a significant influence on performance.
This second edition includes three completely new chapters covering the key emerging topics of dynamic systems, momentum and performance profiling, as well as updated coverage of core topics in the performance analysis curriculum such as:
- designing notation systems
- analysing performance data
- qualitative analysis of technique
- time-motion analysis
- probability
- using feedback technologies
- performance analysis and coaching.
With extended coverage of contemporary issues in performance analysis and contributions from leading performance analysis researchers and practitioners, Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport is a complete textbook for any performance analysis course, as well as an invaluable reference for sport science or sport coaching students and researchers, and any coach, analyst or athlete looking to develop their professional insight.
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What is Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport about?
Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to this core discipline of contemporary sport science. It introduces the fundamental theory of match and performance analysis, using real-world illustrative examples and data throughout, and explores the applied contexts in which analysis can have a significant influence on performance.
This second edition includes three completely new chapters covering the key emerging topics of dynamic systems, momentum and performance profiling, as well as updated coverage of core topics in the performance analysis curriculum such as:
- designing notation systems
- analysing performance data
- qualitative analysis of technique
- time-motion analysis
- probability
- using feedback technologies
- performance analysis and coaching.
With extended coverage of contemporary issues in performance analysis and contributions from leading performance analysis researchers and practitioners, Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport is a complete textbook for any performance analysis course, as well as an invaluable reference for sport science or sport coaching students and researchers, and any coach, analyst or athlete looking to develop their professional insight.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Sport: general
Where can I read a sample of Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport?
Ian Franks, Mike Hughes
Who is the Publisher of the book Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317691389) and pdf(ISBN 9781317691396)