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Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance provides strength and conditioning students with the clearest and most accessible introduction to the scientific principles underpinning the discipline. Covering bioenergetics and nutrition, a systematic approach to physiological and endocrinological adaptations to training and the biomechanics of resistance training, no other book provides such a thorough grounding in the science of strength and cond...

Advances in genetics and related biotechnologies are having a profound effect on sport, raising important ethical questions about the limits and possibilities of the human body. Drawing on real case studies and grounded in rigorous scientific evidence, this book offers an ethical critique of current practices and explores the intersection of genetics, ethics and sport. Written by two of the world's leading authorities on the ethics of biotechnology in sport, the book addresses the philosophica...

This text combines traditional Olympic-style skills with the developmental approach of educational gymnastics and explains the why and how of teaching gymnastics effectively. It presents 24 practical, child-tested examples of gymnastics activities called Learning Experiences that are suitable for ages three to eleven. The Learning Experiences are divided into three skill themes: travelling, statics and rotation.

The beauty of obstacle course racing is that it gets you out of your everyday routine and lets you experience life. If you are stuck in a cubicle or trapped in an urban jungle-congested traffic and crowds are your daily obstacles. Running an obstacle course race gives you the chance to get back to nature-to roll in it, get dirty, and tap into your primal self so you can experience life-in the raw, unedited and real. Margaret Schlachter, the creator of "Dirt In Your Skirt" blog, is one the leadi...

ACSM's Health & Fitness Certification Review is a review manual for candidates seeking ACSM's certification in the Health & Fitness Track. The book deals with health related fitness goals for those seeking to pass the ACSM certification. Features include: outline format review for each chapter followed by certification-type review questions; content based on the KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) for Exercise Leader and Health Fitness Instructor Certification found in the ACSM Guidelines ;...

This is a training book for runners at all levels and a text for fitness running classes. It contains 60 easy-to-use, colour-coded running workouts that add variety to exercise routines, and instructions on using the workouts to set up a personalized running programme. In the first part readers learn how to: choose running equipment and clothing; use correct running form; determine the proper starting level for training; warm-up and cool-down properly. Part two gives complete descriptions of the...

Is running barefoot beneficial? What is the most mechanically efficient way to move a piece of heavy furniture? Can stretching before a competition worsen performance? How do cats always land on their feet? The answers to these questions are all based on the science of biomechanics. In Basic Biomechanics, Eighth Edition, the focus is on the anatomy and movement capabilities of the human body, explained with examples of relevant sport, clinical, and daily living applications. The quantitative asp...

This text looks at American sport from a different perspective - hegemony (a sociopolitical situation in which one way of life is dominant and is diffused throughout various social institutions and cultural practices).

A comprehensive reference of the past, present and future of disability sport, this text brings together a wide variety of disability sports issues and research findings. The authors describe the historical context for disability sport and trends for the future. They offer an understanding of the issues and complexity of disability sport, aiming to increase the awareness of sport modifications, and the multitude of sports opportunities worldwide to athletes with diasabilites. They also present b...

"This is a practical, clearly written manual...[I] can recommend it without hesitation to any coach or parent." Lyle J. Micheli, MD, Director, Division of Sports Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston. Now strength trainers, coaches, physical educators, and parents can design safe and effective strength training programmes with "Strength Training for Young Athletes". This guide debunks the myths about weight training and young people, aims to help readers learn how to design strength training prog...

This text is aimed at students studying sport management, exercise, fitness management and athletic training. It should teach aspiring sport managers about this rapidly expanding field, enabling them to define sport management and discuss the scope of opportunities the sport industry presents. Thorough discussions on the major challenges confronting various segments of the industry are put in the historical context against psychological, sociological and philosophical foundations of sport. Key f...

This training guide provides a tested and proven set of 91 essential drills for kicking, sculling, and all four strokes, as well as for starts, turns, and finishes.

The Athletics Congress's Track and Field Coaching Manual features the latest in techniques and coaching principles. Over 50 of TAC's Development Committee members, all master coaches and trainers, have contributed their expertise. The principles in this manual can be applied to help athletes at every level improve their track and field performances. The manual is designed for high school settings, but every coach from college level to youth sport will want this updated edition of the ultimate tr...

Aimed at students in recreation, outdoor education and physical education courses, as well as guides and instructors working in outdoor settings. Examines the historical and philosophical foundations of adventure programmes, reviews technical competencies that leaders should possess and provides safety and environmental guidelines they should follow. Provides a detailed look at the organisational and instructional skills an outdoor adventure leader should develop. Covers problem solving, decisio...

Archery: Steps to Success is excellent as a course text or a self-instruction guide. Either way, this unique progression of skills will help readers get started quickly, make steady progress, and proceed at their own pace. In this book, 18 steps (chapters) explain why each concept or skill is important, identify keys to correct technique, help archers correct common errors, explain how to practise each skill in realistic ways, list specific performance goals for each drill, and provide, checklis...

Preparing for the ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Certification Examination, Second Edition, is the only comprehensive text written specifically for those preparing for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. It is now updated with the latest exam requirements and full of valuable review tips, practice opportunities, and test-taking strategies.