A handbook for undergraduate sport studies and sport and exercise students, introducing students with limited knowledge in science to basic scientific principles applied to the field of
exercise and sport. Early chapters cover the three physical states of matter, and later chapters explain forces, energy, and electricity, with discussion of pressure, torque, and power. A final
section focuses on data analysis, ICT, and report writing. Includes key points and problems. Williams teaches exercise and sport sciences at the University of Exeter. James teaches exercise
physiology at the Cheltenham and Glouchester College of Higher Education. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
