Boudreau, Hélène.

Swimming science / Hélène Boudreau. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2009. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Sports science. .

Includes index.

Introducing swimming -- Pool science -- Swimming gear -- Food for fuel -- Water forces -- Cutting through the water -- Fit to swim -- Stroke science: crawl -- Stroke science: breaststroke -- Stroke science: backstroke -- Stroke science: butterfly -- Racing tactics -- Future of swimming.

See how swimmers use new technologies to achieve faster times. There are high-tech body suits to overcome drag as swimmers glide through the water, and energy gels and sports drinks help fuel swimmers' bodies.



ISBN: 9780778745556 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0778745554 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780778745389 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 0778745384 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008048870

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sports sciences.
Swimming.
Sports sciences.

LC Class. No.: GV837.6 / .B68 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 797.2/1