Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction ix
4. 1. The Concept of Sport 1
5. 2. Sports, Brain, Body, and The World 13
6. 3. Evolution, Play, and Sport 31
7. 4. Genetics, Epigenetics, and Talent 49
8. 5. Regulation, Recovery, and Resilience 67
9. 6. Running and The Brain: Neurogenesis 93
10. 7. Throwing, Swimming, and Rowing 115
11. 8. Fairness and Sports 137
12. 9. Dignity and Beauty 163
13. Conclusion: Sport and Successful Aging 177
14. References 183
15. Index 219