Comprehensive Reference Text on Youth Sport and Paediatric Exercise Science

This cutting-edge reference text, edited by Neil Armstrong and Willem Van Mechelen, provides a sound scientific evidence-based foundation for scientists, medical practitioners, professionals allied to medicine, senior coaches, physical educators, and students involved in youth sport and paediatric exercise science and medicine.

Evidence-Based Foundation for Youth Sport and Paediatric Exercise Science

Each comprehensively referenced chapter critically analyses the research literature, establishing what we know, identifying gaps in our knowledge, and challenging current dogma. The text highlights the importance of understanding the relationships between physical activity, exercise, physical fitness, health, and sport performance in childhood and adolescence.

New Insights into Youth Sport and Paediatric Exercise Science

The book examines how recently developed experimental techniques, technologies, and methods of interpreting data have provided new insights into these relationships. With 45 new contributors and chapters on 20 new topics, this edition offers a wealth of fresh perspectives and expertise.

International Expertise and Comprehensive References

The 104 contributing scientists and clinicians represent 67 universities and university hospitals in 25 countries, ensuring that the text is informed by internationally recognized experts in the field. All chapters are extensively referenced to promote further study and cross-referenced within and across sections, making it easy for readers to access and integrate complementary information.

What’s New in the 4th Edition

This edition discusses recently developed experimental techniques, technologies, and methods of interpreting data. Previous chapters have been re-appraised in the light of recent and current research and re-written, often by new contributors who have emerged as leading researchers and practitioners in their field since the publication of the previous edition.

Product Details

Published by Oxford University Press, this 4th edition was released on November 10, 2023. The hardcover book comprises 784 pages and is available in English. The ISBN-10 is 0192843966, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0192843968.