Schwartz, Heather E. <br/><br/>
Gymnastics  [electronic resource] / 
by Heather E. Schwartz. 
 - Detroit, Mich. :  Lucent Books,  c2011. 
 - 1 online resource (96 p.) :  col. ill. 
 - Science behind sports Gale eBooks .
 - Science behind sports. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>ch 1. An ancient sport -- ch 2. Training and conditioning -- ch 3. Somersaults, headstands, and other beginner moves -- ch 4. Flying high -- ch 5. Injuries and treatments -- ch 6. The psychology of gymnastics. 
<br/><br/> Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers gymnastics. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781420506228 (electronic book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Gymnastics.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GV461  / .S418 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>796.4