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Science of Sport Spotlight 5: The Research Studies That Shaped Sports Science Knowledge

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

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Exploring the Central Governor Theory in Sports Science

The chapter explores the central governor theory in sports science, comparing the traditional peripheral model of fatigue with the newer brain-regulated model proposed by Nokes, Gibson, and Lambert. It discusses the evolution of these theories and emphasizes the brain's role in regulating effort and fatigue during exercise.

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