The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early specialisation presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes, alike. Drawing on cutting-edge research and featuring contributions from leading academics and internationally renowned coaches, the book covers all aspects of health, training and high performance in figure skating, including: * Physiology and nutrition * Biomechanics and the epidemiology of injury * Psychology and mental training * Training plans and injury prevention * Boots, blades and technological aspects * Novel issues relating to performance, such as travel and sleep Effectively and succinctly applying theory to practice, The Science of Figure Skating is the only book to prepare coaches and athletes for training and in-competition performance through rigorous scientific research. It is essential reading for any applied sport science student or researcher with an interest in winter sports, and coaches, sport science officers, nutritionists or clinicians involved in figure skating.