Routledge has announced the publication of The Routledge Handbook of Disability Sport Science, edited by Katy Griggs, Ursina Arnet, Rienk van der Slikke, and Joelle Leonie Flueck. The first edition will be available on November 14, 2025, with pre-orders opening on October 24.
This comprehensive 784-page volume presents current research and practice across key domains of disability sport science, providing a detailed reference for researchers, students, and professionals. It is the first handbook to consolidate scientific knowledge and applied approaches in this growing discipline, integrating perspectives from sport, exercise, rehabilitation, and medicine.
The book is organized into six sections—Physiology, Biomechanics, Technology, Nutrition, Physical Preparation, Health and Classification, and Psychology—covering both fundamental and emerging topics. Contributions from leading international scholars and practitioners offer insight into areas such as thermoregulation, prosthetic technology, athlete classification, coaching, and mental health in para sport.
The Routledge Handbook of Disability Sport Science (ISBN 9781032502656) will be available in hardback and eBook formats.
For more information, visit: https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Handbook-of-Disability-Sport-Science/Griggs-Arnet-vanderSlikke-Flueck/p/book/9781032502656
