Wheelchair Sport

Wheelchair Sport

A complete guide for athletes, coaches, and teachers

Goosey-Tolfrey, Vicky

Human Kinetics Publishers

04/2010

224

Mole

Inglês

9780736086769

15 a 20 dias

476

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Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements



Part I: Understanding Wheelchair Sport



Chapter 1. Introduction to Wheelchair Sport

Sean Tweedy and Nik Diaper

Spinal Cord Injury

Health-Related Effects of Wheelchair Sport

Sport Classification

Sports for Wheelchair Athletes

Using Sport Knowledge for Athlete Profiling

Conclusion

References



Chapter 2. Sport Chair Set-Up and Selection

Hsin-yi Liu, Ian M. Rice, Justin Z. Laferrier, Rosemarie Cooper, Mike Boninger, MD, and Rory A. Cooper

Wheelchair Components and Accessories

Basic Wheelchair Set-Up

Sport-Specific Wheelchair Set-Up

Injury Prevention

Conclusion

References



Chapter 3. Physiology of Wheelchair Sport

Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey and Mike Price

Physiological Responses

Training Considerations

Types of Training

Measuring Exercise Intensity and Fitness

Conclusion

References



Chapter 4. Strength and Conditioning for Wheelchair Sport

Andy Allford and Linda Mitchell-Norfolk

Unique Strength Training Needs of Wheelchair Athletes

Needs Analysis

Guidelines for Safe and Effective Training

Guidelines for Exercise Prescription

Strength Training Equipment

Free Weights Versus Fixed Resistance machines

Sample Training Programmes

Conclusion

References



Chapter 5. Nutrition and Body Composition

Tom Reilly and Jeanette Crosland

Eating to Train

Eating to Win

Body Composition

Body Compartments

Assessment Methods

Conclusion

References

Suggested Reading

Suggested Websites



Chapter 6. The Traveling Athlete

Mike Price, Jeanette Crosland, and Nick Webborn MD

Medical Issues Related to Travel

Practical Concerns Related to Flying

Accommodations and Adaptations

Nutrition and Hydration When Travelling

Exercising in the Heat

Conclusion

References

Suggested Reading



Chapter 7. Psychological Aspects of Wheelchair Sport

Elisabeth Bressan and David Shearer

Getting Involved in Wheelchair Sport

Developing Athletes' Sport Commitment

Understanding Psychological Aspects of Wheelchair Sport

Conclusion

References



Part II: Training for Wheelchair Sports



Chapter 8. Wheelchair Basketball

Mike Frogley

Wheelchair Propulsion

Wheelchair Skills

Power Start and Stop

Half-Court Tow

Forward Partner Pulls

Backward Partner Pulls

Clovers

U-Turns

Hops

Tilting

Christmas Trees

Jump and Recover

Shooting

Passing

Dribbling

Conclusion



Chapter 9. Wheelchair Racing

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Ian Thompson

Chair Set-Up

Gloves

Pushing Technique

Training Programme

Skill and Fitness Training

Racing Tactics for Sprints

Racing Tactics for Endurance

Wheelchair Racing Rules

Conclusion



Chapter 10. Wheelchair Rugby

Kevin Orr and Laurie A. Malone

Game Play and Rules

Classification

Equipment Selection and Maintenance

Fundamental Skills

Rugby Offence

Rugby Defence

Training Programme

Drills for Rugby Skill Development

Ball Pickups

Whistle Drill

Figure-Eight Passing

Caterpillar Passing

Hot Seat Passing

Three-Man Weave

Long Passing

Diamond in the Rough

Four Corners

Skills Testing

Conclusion



Chapter 11. Wheelchair Tennis

Dawn Newbery, Geraint Richards, Stephanie Trill, and Martyn Whait

Ten Steps to the Top

Taping

Attack and Defence Drills

Returning Second Serve

High Forehand

Deep, Short, Deep, Short

Deep, Mid, Short

Bounce-Smash

Hit Down the Line Off a Crosscourt Ball

Hit Crosscourt Off a Down-the-Line Ball

Twenty Shots

Rabbit Ears

Hustle

Mobility Drills

Down the Mountain

Park the Car

Through the Gate

Sprint, Slalom, Reverse

Two-Push Slalom

Half-Court Map

Fan Drill

Agility Drill

Box-Command Drill

Speed Play

Taping

Conclusion



Chapter 12. Handcycling

Thomas Abel, Yves Vanlandewijck, and Joeri Verellen

Training Programmes

Assessment

Training Activities

High-Volume Training

Recovery

Position

Strength for Long and Intensive Routes

Velocity

Mechanical Efficiency

Cadence Versus Power

Nonspecific Training

Steering, Braking, and Accelerating

Riding in Groups

Racing Tactics

Conclusion



Index

About the Editor

About the Contributors

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