The Athletic Brain

by Kenneth M Heilman

Many parts of the athlete's body are important for performance, such as strong muscles and bones; healthy lungs and heart; and several sensory systems, including the vision, touch, and joint position senses, and the vestibular system for balance. However, the critical element for athletic performance is, "not what you have but how you use it." The organ that decides "how you use it" is the brain. This book explains how the brain allows the athlete...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138542172
• ISBN13: 9781138542174
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.8" x 8.7"