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Skiing

By Melissa Abramovitz

Book information

Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Year
2014
ISBN
9781420511826, 9781420511550
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
6 MB (6247727 bytes)
Series
Science Behind Sports Ser.
Edition
1
Pages
122\0
Time added
2023-08-21 02:19:46

Description

Author Melissa Abramovitz offers a wild ride into the scientific principles of skiing. Readers are introduced to the sport by a richly detailed history. The physics of snow, skis, and skiers are then discussed. The training and lifestyle choices that are necessary for success is explained. The mental aspects, such as mustering courage and the psychology behind the sport are presented. Downhill, cross-country, jumping, freestyle are thoroughly explained. Lastly, readers learn about the injuries related to the sport.

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