The first International Congress on Science and Skiing was held in
Austria in January 1996.
The main aim of the conference was to bring together original key
research in this area and provid an essential update for those in the
field. The lnk between theory and practice was also addressed, making
the research more applicable for both researchers and coaches.
This book is divided into five parts, each containing a group of papers
that are related by theme or disciplineary approach. They are as
follows: Biomechanics of Skiing; Fitness testing and Training in Skiing;
Movement Control and Psychology in Skiing; Physiology of Skiing and
Sociology of Skiing.
The conclusions drawn from the conference represent an invaluable
practical reference for sports scientists, coached, skiers and all those
involved in this area.