Science and Football V

Science and Football V presents the edited papers from the Fifth World Congress that took place in Portugal in April 2003. The collection represents the latest scientific research into the variety of sports known as football. These include the games of:- Association football- Rugby codes (Union and League)- National codes (American, Australian and Gaelic). A recurring theme for this series of conferences has been a commitment to bridge the gaps between theory and practice in the service of the promotion of high quality applied football science. This collection provides valuable information for coaches, players, trainers, managers, medical and support staff, and scientific workers concerned with football.