Download or read book The Science of Curling written by Boris Seidl and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-11-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boris Seidl is a sports teacher and international Curling coach. His book deals with the Science of Curling - technical, physical and practical aspects, with a special focus on youth development. Since summer of 2022, he has been working as a national Curling coach for Brazil, where he has also educated two coaches and ice makers in Sao Paulo. In his new book, he has also included aspects of Wheelchair Curling. The methodology consisted of a literature review, exploratory interviews and an experiment to determine whether pulse rate and accuracy correlate. As a teacher and coach, he focused on youth development. He tried to give an overview of the current situation in Curling. This publication illustrates the potential for improvement, taking into account the sport motor aspects. This book is suitable for coaches, clubs, associations and athletes who want to improve in Curling as a competitive sport.