This detailed reference work covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, training principles, and the use of ergogenic aids, such as drugs. The dictionary contains over 7500 cross-referenced entries, and should be of particular interest to medical specialists, physical education students, coaches and athletes who need to understand the scientific principles, physiological processes, and anatomical structures which affect sporting performance.