Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science equips readers with the basic skills and competencies for discerning the value of scientific research. Students and professionals will learn to identify app
Tells the story of Dave Bing's unprecedented combination of success as an athlete, businessman, and politician. Details Bing's basketball career, which included being named a consensus All-American at
This textbook details the fundamentals of collecting and analyzing human performance data, with an emphasis on objectivity, reliability, and validity. It explains concepts involved in tests and measur
Essentials of Eccentric Training is the first comprehensive resource covering this innovative approach to resistance training and conditioning that produces extraordinary results. Backed by evidence-b
Make the most of every possession with the help of Basketball Offenses & Plays. Inside you'll find -22 man-to-man offenses,-15 zone offenses,-51 quick-scoring and delay offenses,-26 special situationa
Intended for physical therapists and athletic trainers, this handbook addresses the specific needs of older adults recovering from injury who want to return to previous levels of vigorous activity. Th
Brimming with practical ideas, "Build It So They Can Play" assists physical education teachers, caregivers, and play group and recreation leaders in building adapted equipment and implementing associa
Ransdell (Boise State U.), Dinger (U. of Oklahoma), Huberty (U. of Nebraska, Omaha), and Miller (U. of Kentucky) offer information, methods, and techniques for health-related professionals looking for
Now there's a resource that makes it easy to get both female and male students excited about dance, build essential skills, and improve educational outcomes - even for teachers who have never taught m
Keep all students in your physical education program moving, learning, and on their toes—even when you're teaching very large classes. This ready-to-use guide is packed with 6 units, 70 games, 15 hin
It has long been known that almost all elite athletes use imagery and that most sport psychologists apply imagery in working with athletes. But most material on the subject has been, to this point, re
Schinke (sport psychology, Laurentian U., Ontario, Canada) and Hanrahan (sport and exercise psychology, U. of Queensland, Australia) present this text for students and practitioners of sport psycholog
This book provides background and information needed for designing and implementing a workplace health promotion program. Part I reviews the history of the field, describes worksite-based intervention
This text introduces the field of facility design, management, and maintenance for practicing or future recreation professions, and provides examples from settings in recreation, leisure, parks, and t
Fourteen contributions from international aging researchers and measurement specialists address a range of measurement issues involved in aging and physical activity research. Sample topics include th
Build your center of power! Stronger Abs and Back shows how to develop the body's most important source of energy and support - its core muscle groups. The abdominal and back muscles form the foundat
One of the most popular print courses in the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) PASS program has been revised and is now available in an online format. The course includes a print text, Th
Swimming participation in the United States rose to 58 million in 2005, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. A popular activity for both fun and fitness, swimming is now easier t
We marvel at the steely nerves, acute concentration, and flawless execution exhibited on the 18th green, at the free-throw line, in the starting blocks, and on the balance beam. While state-of-the-art
