NEW BOOK : Out mid May 2010 published by Human Kinetics Print

newbook2010 Wheelchair Sport provides coaches, practitioners, and athletes with the information they need to compete and succeed in wheelchair sports. Written by top coaches, athletes, sport scientists, and specialists in sports medicine and physical therapy who work with Paralympic athletes, this resource offers:

 

  • an explanation of the physiological differences between able-bodied and disabled athletes, and the physiological adaptations that result from training;
  • guidelines for training that are customized to wheelchair athletes’ unique needs, including strength and conditioning, nutrition and hydration, and mental wellness; • tips on the practical aspects of competing in wheelchair sports, such as optimising chair set-up and preparing for travel; and
  • expert guidance in developing top-notch training programs for athletes of all skill levels.

People who use wheelchairs have greater opportunity than ever before to be physically active at the level of thein choosing. Wheelchair Sport equips coaches, practitioners, and athletes to develop the minds and bodies of wheelchair athletes to their fullest, so they can achieve their athletic potential and enjoy their sports participation.