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Contemporary sport athletes
Michael, Marissa Morabito, Aimee Gemmell, Kate Forsyth, Adrienne
Michael, Marissa
Morabito, Aimee
Gemmell, Kate
Forsyth, Adrienne
Abstract
This chapter will introduce readers to sports that are new to Olympic competition. It will describe the energy systems used in a select list of sports including sport climbing, surfing, skateboarding, and breaking (breakdancing) and present nutrition strategies to optimise performance. Insights into practical challenges associated with these sports, as well as strategies to overcome them, will be presented.
Keywords
contemporary sports, energy systems, competition, nutrition
Date
2024
Type
Book chapter
Journal
Book
Nutrition for sport, exercise, and performance : Science and application
Volume
Issue
Page Range
250-260
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
License
All rights reserved
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Controlled