Jennifer Stafford-Brown - BTEC National Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science 4th Edition

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I would like to thank a number of people who have provided me with help in various different ways in researching and writing this book.

First of all, my thanks go out to my husband Matt and children Ellie and Alex for their patience and encouragement throughout the writing process, and to my parents, Ann and Brian, for all of their continued support and help over the years.

I would also like to say a big thank you! to my friend and co-author, Simon, for all of his hard work, expertise and enthusiasm.

I would also like to thank Tim Eldridge for joining the writing team and all his hard work with his contribution to the book.

Finally, I would also like to thank all of the people at Hodder Education who have helped with the publication of this book.