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101 Catching Drills (Book) $19.95 Drills are an integral part of the success of any catcher, but catchers are often short-changed in practice. 101 Catching Drills presents more than 100 drills to help develop the skills of catchers of all ages and ability levels. Covers stance drills, footwork drills, throwing drills, receiving drills, blocking drills, bunt defense drills, pop fly drills, and situation drills. Each drill is thoroughly explained, and the book features over 130 diagrams and illustrations to make the drills easy to learn and apply.

101 Icebreakers (Book) $19.95 Icebreakers help to develop an atmosphere in which participants feel comfortable being part of a group. This remarkable book offers over 100 innovative activities that will help build trust and desire within any group to work together to accomplish the group’s goals–regardless of age, gender, or experience. Group size, time limitations, purpose, and physical capabilities of are all addressed to make finding the right icebreaker easy and effective. Each icebreaker is thoroughly explained, and includes materials needed (if any), as well as variations on the activity and questions that can be used to facilitate post-activity discussions.

Coaching Basketball Successfully (book) $20.95 The definitive manual from one of America’s foremost coaches In this book, Wootten covers every facet of building a successful basketball team–from helping players hit the books to helping them hit teammates with passes. Coaches at every level will appreciate the way he takes sophisticated techniques and breaks them down into practical skills, strategies, and drills that they can apply in their own program. Also included are * nearly 200 illustrations of drills and plays for every situation, and * descriptions of more than 100 drills for teaching and refining the execution of specific techniques and tactics. But coaches will learn more than offensive and defensive strategies–they’ll also discover the importance of developing a coaching philosophy. Through more than 40 personal anecdotes, Wootten explains how success should be measured in terms of effort and execution rather than outcome. He also explains the vital role of communication and motivation in building a basketball program. Coaching Basketball Successfully is more than Xs and Os. It’s the definitive basketball coaching manual from one of America’s foremost high school basketball coaches. AUDIENCE Reference for coaches and players CONTENTS Part I: Coaching Foundation Chapter 1. Developing a Basketball Coaching Philosophy Chapter 2. Communicating Your Approach Chapter 3. Motivating Players Chapter 4. Building a Basketball Program Part II: Coaching Plans Chapter 5. Planning for the Season Chapter 6. Preparing for Practices Part III: Coaching Offense Chapter 7. Basic Offensive Positions, Skills, and Sets Chapter 8. Teaching Offensive Skills Chapter 9. Developing a Running Game Chapter 10. Developing a Half-Court Game Chapter 11. Special Situations Part IV: Coaching Defense Chapter 12. Basic Defensive Skills and Strategies Chapter 13. Teaching Defensive Skills Chapter 14. Teaching Team Defense Part V: Coaching Games Chapter 15. Preparing for the Game Chapter 16. Handling Game Situations Part VI: Coaching Evaluation Chapter 17. Evaluating Players Chapter 18. Evaluating Your Program Appendix A. Motivational Messages Appendix B. Sample Monthly Practice Plan Index (Name and Subject) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Morgan Wootten has been the head basketball coach at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD, since 1956. His 88% win record is one of the highest in high school basketball history. Another great achievement is the fact that since 1960 every graduating player has be

Business of Personal Training, The (book) $36.95 Inside information on administering your personal training business Whether you are considering a career as a personal trainer or searching for ways to increase revenue and gain new clients for your existing business, you’ll find The Business of Personal Training to be an indispensable reference. Written by some of the most successful personal trainers in the country, this book provides the foundation for building your personal training business. While many books address the subject of exercise training, few have been written about the business side of personal training. This book covers the topic more thoroughly than any other existing publication, discussing not only how to build a solid business but also how to be an effective trainer. Part I defines personal training, outlines the history of the profession, and reviews the qualifications for being a personal trainer. You’ll also find important information on the certifications offered by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, and National Strength and Conditioning Association. Many personal trainers have no formal business education and must learn the business aspects of their trade through trial and error. Part II helps you avoid common business mistakes, describing how to create, market, and manage a personal training enterprise. You’ll learn how to develop a mission statement and business plan, set business policies, create strategic and creative marketing plans, establish prices for services, hire and train staff members, and much more. This section also explains a personal trainer’s legal and professional responsibilities, such as giving clients a health screening, obtaining informed consent, and inspecting facilities and equipment. Part III offers techniques for becoming an effective personal trainer. Since there’s more to helping your clients achieve their fitness goals than simply prescribing a program, Part III discusses how to maintain a professional relationship with clients, the psychology of personal training, teaching techniques and tips for improving client-trainer communication, how to motivate clients and help them set goals, and how to design appropriate, individualized exercise programs. Nineteen sample forms in Parts II and III make it easy for you to put the ideas presented into practice. Learn from veteran personal trainers what it takes to succeed. The pr

Coaching Track & Field Successfully- Book (Book) $26.95 When it comes to building a topnotch track and field program, performance is only part of the picture. From training and motivation on the field to planning and organizing behind the scenes, Coaching Track & Field Successfully offers a comprehensive guide to getting your program up to speed.Season planning. Event coaching. Meet preparation. Post meet analysis. Athlete – coach communication. This book covers all the issues a coach must effectively address in building and maintaining a championship program. How do you motivate players? What’s your philosophy of coaching? How can you communicate your vision to athletes, parents, and critical members of the coaching team? With Coaching Track & Field Successfully, you’ll learn all of that and much more from someone who’s been through it all.Since 1986 Mark Guthrie has coached the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse teams to 15 Division III national championships. Before that he was a high school coach with the skill, insight, and drive to lead his school to three consecutive state cross country championship victories. Now he presents proven techniques to pack more power into your program.Guthrie teaches the essential techniques of the sport, provides simple training programs, and presents a wealth of vital information required for building a quality team. His teaching progressions, event-specific technical instruction, and tips on planning for big events make Coaching Track & Field Successfully the critical resource coaches need to take their teams to the top.

Championship Swim Training (Book) $26.95 Whether you’re a coach looking to build or supplement your program or a swimmer seeking to improve your technique and time, you’ll benefit from swim coaching legend Bill Sweetenham’s proven methods for improving performance in the backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley.Sweetenham has spent his career developing world-class swimmers-first for Australia, then for Hong Kong, and now for Great Britain. He engineered Australia’s success at four Olympic Games and five Commonwealth Games and has coached 63 top swimmers in international competitions to 27 Olympic and World Championship medals. Now, through Championship Swim Training, he and coauthor John Atkinson, a former national team coach in Australia and current national youth coach with British Swimming, provide the detailed plans and strategies to help all swimmers maximize their swimming potential.Beginning with Sweetenham’s five golden rules for swimming that apply to all swimmers-regardless of their background-Championship Swim Training is divided into two parts. Part I, Technique Drills and Sets, deals with training zones and benchmark sets so critical to effective training and goal setting. Also included is a series of drill progressions and checklists that can be applied to each stroke and the individual medley. These progressions will help pinpoint stroke deficiencies and improve stroke technique as well as sculling, starts, turns, finishes, and kick and pull training. The checklists give swimmers and coaches tips for training and competition. Part II, Workouts and Programs, is full of information for coaches to plan the long-term development of juniors through masters swimmers. Sample training sets are provided and can be customized to suit the level of that swimmer or squad. Part II also covers the critical tapering phase to get swimmers ready for competition and provides detailed racing strategies. Dryland conditioning suggestions help swimmers train all year round, whether in or out of the water. And no world-class coaching book would be complete without a chapter on how to completely and objectively evaluate your training program. Championship Swim Training provides a complete roadmap for coaches and swimmers who want to follow a systematic and proven way to record-breaking times!

The Tennis Drill (Book) $19.95 Effective practice is the foundation for good performance. With a wealth of drills and games to choose from, The Tennis Drill Book will help you develop skills, work on weaknesses, and prepare for upcoming matches.This extensive manual features 245 drills that can be integrated into practice sessions to improve performance in every area of the game: Progressive technique drills help you master every stroke and shot combination.Tactics drills help you develop winning strategies for every game situation-aggressive or defensive, doubles or singles-on any court surface, against any style of play.Mental training drills help you stay focused when the pressure is on.Warm-up, cool-down, and conditioning drills are designed to increase speed, agility, and endurance so that you can move swiftly into position, outlast opponents, and reduce the chance of injury.Game-based drills simulate match play for singles and doubles.Written by a teaching pro and former Women’s Tennis Association player, this essential reference provides more than just drills for every game situation. Game-based drills simulate match situations, and drills and games for juniors help you prepare younger players for higher competition. With more to offer than any other drill reference, The Tennis Drill Book will be an essential part of your tennis library.

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Swimming Fastest (Book) $49.95 Let one of the world’s greatest swimming coaches teach you how to perfect your competitive strokes! In Swimming Fastest-a revised and updated version of one of the best books ever written on competitive swimming-author Ernest Maglischo reveals the science behind the training principles that led his teams to 13 NCAA national championships at the Division II level and 19 conference championships. This book is the definitive reference on stroke technique and training methods for swimming. It shows you how to apply scientific information to the training process so that you can swim stronger and faster. Swimming Fastest addresses not only the how but also the why of training. It’s the one source that you can turn to for reliable information about hydrodynamics and exercise physiology, giving you all the information you need to evaluate present and future concepts of training and stroke mechanics.Swimming Fastest covers every aspect of competitive swimming. The book is heavily illustrated, with more than 500 illustrations and photos featuring world-class swimmers. Sequences of photos taken from the front, side, and underneath views show you exactly how to perform competitive strokes, starts, and turns. This book is a source that coaches and athletes will pull down from their shelves again and again for reference. In part I Maglischo masterfully explains the mechanics of competitive swimming. He presents detailed technique analysis of the four primary strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. He also explores the roles of stroke rate, stroke length, and drag reduction and reevaluates the role of lift forces and the Bernoulli principle in swimming propulsion. He explains the complex relationship between stroke length and stroke rate and swimming speed, and he reviews recent findings on the physical basis of swimming propulsion and the techniques that swimmers use to apply propulsive force. Part II explains the physiology behind the most effective training methods and provides detailed sample workouts and training programs for each event. Maglischo provides critical information to help you train more accurately and monitor your training more effectively. He evaluates current training theory, explaining why the anaerobic threshold theory of training needs revision and why muscle fiber types are important to swim training. Maglischo also presents important new studies that define the relationship between endurance and sprint training, and he

Fitness for Children (book) $21.95 Proven techniques and activities that turn kids on to fitness In Fitness for Children, one of America’s best-known elementary fitness educators shares kid-tested strategies for turning children on to health and fitness. Curt Hinson, veteran elementary physical education specialist and author of the popular Teaching Elementary Physical Education (TEPE) column “Tips From the Trenches,” offers more than a collection of isolated games and activities. His innovative classroom methods help you lay the foundation for an effective fitness education program. You’ll find 45 activities and strategies as well as 80 exercises and 40 homework assignments that furnish a variety of practical ideas to keep students moving, thinking, and acquiring the skills needed for active living. All of the activities have been used successfully in a variety of physical education settings and enjoyed by children of all ability levels. For each activity description, you’ll find practical techniques to help you put the activity into practice for various grade levels, including making equipment, motivating students for each activity, presenting the activity, sharing safety hints, and assigning homework. Each hands-on activity is designed to teach children about important health-related fitness components: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. You’ll also find a brief survey of goals for teaching fitness, basic fitness and training methods as they apply to elementary-age children, and general teaching techniques. Fitness for Children provides the tools you need to make fitness instruction an integral part of your physical education curriculum. AUDIENCE Guide for physical education teachers at the elementary level. CONTENTS Acknowledgments Preface How to Use This Book Part I: Getting Ready Chapter 1. Children and Fitness An Overview of Children’s Fitness The Goals of Teaching Children Fitness Health-Related Fitness Components The Basics of Fitness Chapter 2. Strategies for Teaching Children Fitness Class Organization Children’s Behavior and Self-Responsibility Teaching for Inclusion Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Chapter 3. Exercise Descriptions Cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercises * Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises * Flexibility Exercises Part II: Fitness Activities Chapter 4. Cardiorespiratory Endurance Activities Aerobic Dance Circuit Aerobic Task Card Around the Block Cardio Circuit Circle Drills Crazy Cones C

Baseball Strategies (Book) $24.95 Some books teach coaches and players what to do; this also explains why. Developed by an all-star cast of coaches selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball Strategies is the most comprehensive resource ever written on the tactical aspects of the game. Providing the content are 18 of the game’s top strategists, including several coaches whose teams have totaled more than 1,000 wins and have won national championships.Meet every decision-making challenge, from setting the most effective lineup at the plate and in the field to deciding what play to call and when to call it in tight game situations. Should a runner be sent on a 2-2 pitch with one out? Should a hitter be walked to allow for a force-out even if the next batter is an RBI leader? When should a pitcher hold a runner on base from the stretch position or pitch from a more comfortable full windup? The analyses and answers to all of these questions and many more can be found in this book.In part I, you’ll learn the specifics of offense, from determining the hitting lineup to studying the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing pitcher and defense. The contributors to the offensive side of the game include Itch Jones, Mike Gillespie, Danny Hall, and Mark Johnson. In part II, experts such as Bob Bennett and John Winkin explore pitching from every angle, including strategies for shutting down hitters, stopping base runners, and fielding the position. In Parts III and Parts IV, you’ll learn better defensive strategies for fine-tuning your strategic approach from George Horton, Jim Morris, and Bobo Brayton, just to name a few. Take a big tactical lead on your opponent. From position-specific responsibilities to situation-specific options to adjusting to the level of competition to altering your game plan in the middle innings, Baseball Strategies covers all the bases to give you a winning advantage in thinking the game.

Fit to Pitch (book) $19.95 In more than 30 years in professional baseball as a pitcher, coach, performance analyst, and consultant, Tom House has helped enhance and extend the careers of many pitching greats, including Randy Johnson and Nolan Ryan. In Fit to Pitch, Tom combines his on-field experiences, weight-room workouts, and years of research to deliver proven, practical applications that will strengthen your pitching throughout the year. This comprehensive conditioning program * outlines essential training components to develop more speed, strength, and stamina on the mound; * details pitcher-specific workouts for year-round conditioning; and * highlights rehabilitation guidelines that help players return to competition faster and more safely. In Part I, Tom describes training components that balance strength building and pitching workloads and won’t tear down pitchers’ arms. He includes * more than 30 integrated flexibility techniques; * aerobic and anaerobic workouts; * both small-muscle and large-muscle group drills for conditioning; and * flat-ground versus mound training cycles. Part II shows you how to set up a complete pitcher’s training program using the components described in part I, including daily workouts, between-game sessions, and a season-long plan. You will learn to design workouts to meet the specific needs and styles of pitchers–starters, relievers, power pitchers, finesse pitchers–and build your body and arm for peak performance. In Part III Tom outlines “prehabilitative” conditioning guidelines and exercises that help maximize pitching performance and minimize the risk of injury. He also shares his rehabilitative training methods, proved to facilitate the recovery time of injured players. With Tom’s nutritional dos and try-tos for pitchers, you’ll learn how to combine, rotate, and supplement food to stay healthy on and off the field. You’ll want to try the 14-day diet designed specifically to meet pitchers’ nutritional needs. Tom House takes the guesswork out of physical, mechanical, and nutritional preparation, so that you can take the mound Fit to Pitch. AUDIENCE Manual for baseball pitchers, coaches, and instructors. CONTENTS Foreword Preface Part I: Fit to Pitch Training Components Chapter 1. Training to Pitch Chapter 2. Flexibility Training Chapter 3. Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditioning Chapter 4. Muscle Endurance Conditioning Chapter 5. Muscle Strength Conditioning Chapter 6. Flat-Ground Throwing Chapter 7. Pitching From the Mound Pa

Hiking Wisconsin (book) $19.95 This is your complete guide to 107 of the best day-hiking trails in Wisconsin. No matter what part of the state you want to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy book will lead you to the right trail. Full of interesting and scenic destinations in the northern, central, and southern sections of the state, Hiking Wisconsin offers you a guided tour of 55 featured areas, such as Kettle Moraine State Forest, Natural Bridge State Park, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, and Nelson Dewey State Park. The book even provides urban hiking areas, in case you want to enjoy the streets and paths of Wisconsin’s cities. Hiking Wisconsin includes the following special features: Detailed descriptions of 107 trails, including the length of trail, estimated time to hike it, and a difficulty rating 148 easy-to-read park and trail maps A map of each featured trail, with the points of interest labeled and their distances from the trailhead given Practical information on how to get to parks, the park hours, available facilities, permits and rules, and a contact address and phone number A convenient trail-finder grid, which provides a summary of each trail’s features and location in the book A section on nearby points of interest, with contact phone numbers AUDIENCE A trail guide or reference for outdoor enthusiasts. CONTENTS How to Use This Book Trail Finder North 1. Whitefish Dunes State Park 2. The Ridges Sanctuary 3. Newport State Park 4. Peninsula State Park 5. Potawatomi State Park 6. Bayshore County Park 7. Ice Age Trail Kettle Bowl Section 8. Dells of the Eau Claire County Park 9. Copper Falls State Park 10. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Central 11. Kohler-Andrae State Parks 12. Harrington Beach State Park 13. Point Beach State Forest 14. Lower Cato Falls 15. Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit 16. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve 17. Brillion Nature Center 18. Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 19. Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge 20. High Cliff State Park 21. MacKenzie Environmental Education Center 22. Mirror Lake State Park 23. Devil’s Lake State Park 24. Natural Bridge State Park 25. Blawk Hawk Unit Lower Wisconsin Riverway 26. Blue Mound State Park 27. Tower Hill State Park 28. Governor Dodge State Park 29. Wildcat Mountain State Park 30. Hixon Forest Nature Center South 31. Riveredge Nature Center 32. Bong State Recreation Area 33. Bugline Recreation Trail 34. Menomonee Park 35. Muskego Park 36. Nashotah Park 37. Minoo

Water Learning – 1st Edition (Book) $21.95 If you’re looking for a book that combines great fun with solid learning, then look no further! Water Learning contains fun-filled water activities that help children develop cognition, perceptual-motor abilities, physical fitness, social interaction skills, and self-esteem. Even though all of the 95 activities use water in some way, this book includes 51 activities in which a pool is not necessary, making this a wonderful resource for any setting. This book is not a “how to swimâ€? book, but rather a guide filled with activities that can be an integral part of physical, occupational, or recreational therapy;integrated into traditional aquatic programs; andused at home under the guidance of parents.With this book, any adult can be a water learning facilitator. Using a movement exploration format and a problem-solving approach, the activities have success integrated into them. These activities are easy to stage, practical, and engaging; they also enhance the growth and development of all elementary-age children, particularly those with special needs. In part I, you learn how water can both stimulate and enhance a child’s growth and development. The author presents guidelines for establishing a safe, problem-solving learning environment and outlines how water learning can help children with special needs. You also learn how to set up and initiate a safe, fun, and effective water learning program.Part II presents water activities for the pool as well as for places where pools are not available. An activity finder provides an index to help you locate activities specific to the learning needs of the child. Also included is an equipment index so you can quickly locate activities that use the equipment that you have available. Part II also explores planning and assessment issues that you will find useful in individualizing activities for different children. Water Learning is a great tool to use whether you’re a parent, a classroom teacher, a therapist, or swimming instructor. With its easy-to-use format, its adaptability and multiple uses, and its engaging and fun activities, Water Learning is an ideal resource to help children develop the cognition, motor skills, and abilities they need.6/4/2007 copyright, 192 pages.

Fitness Programming and Physical Disability (book) $42.95 The definitive handbook for developing accessible fitness programs No single book offers more information for developing and conducting exercise programs for groups that include people with physical disabilities. In Fitness Programming and Physical Disability, a dozen authorities in exercise science and adapted exercise programming explain how to effectively and safely modify existing programs for individuals with physical disabilities–without changing the quality or nature of the activity. Fitness Programming and Physical Disability is an important reference for health fitness instructors, rehabilitation specialists, and fitness directors who design and lead group exercise programs. The book is also used as the text for Disabled Sports USA’s “Fitness Is For EveryoneSM” Adaptive Fitness Instructor Certification Workshops. The book is organized in four parts that guide the reader from theory into practice. Part I, an introduction, describes several common physical disabilities, provides insights to help exercise leaders better understand and communicate with people with disabilities, and draws attention to potential barriers that may limit access to community programs. Part II explores the effects of physical disabilities on exercise and training, with particular emphasis on how physically disabling conditions may alter the structure and function of the physiological systems that interact to support aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Part III offers guidelines for adapting specific fitness programs, such as resistance training, stretching, and aerobic dance, to meet the unique needs of people with physical disabilities. Part IV provides practical guidelines for managing accessible fitness programs, including program development and promotion, handling medical emergencies in an exercise situation, tips for working with program participants who use wheelchairs, and much more. CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Physical Disability Chapter 1. Disability Awareness: Considerations for the Exercise Leader, Charles C. Bullock and Michael J. Mahon Accessibility and Barriers to Participation Recent Federal Legislation Communication, Attitudes, and Preferred Behaviors Guidelines for Specific Disabilities Equal Opportunity Chapter 2. Physical Disabilities: General Characteristics and Exercise Implications, Patrick J. DiRocco Nonprogressive Physical Disabilities of the Nervous System Progressive Disorders Disabilities from Injury Outside the Nervous System

Mental Toughness Training for Soccer (Book) $19.95 Goes beyond conditioning and X’s and O’s to reveal an overlooked yet crucial part of playing sound soccer—the mental game. The book introduces numerous concepts, including mental mechanics, performance barriers, expanding player capacities, mechanical breakdowns, automaticity of performing, and mental-skills training strategies. Dr. Mike Voight takes the most current research in sport science, sport psychology, motor development, and exercise physiology, and distills it into easy-to-understand and apply language that can be used by coaches at any age and skill level.

Exercise Biochemistry – 1st Edition (Book) $91.95 Exercise Biochemistry brings an admittedly difficult and technical subject to life. Extremely user- and student-friendly, it is written in conversational style by Vassilis Mougios, who poses and then answers questions as if in conversation with a student. Mougios does an excellent job of making the information interesting by using simple language without compromising scientific accuracy and content. He also uses ample analogies, related works of art, and numerous illustrations to drive home his points for readers.The result is that Exercise Biochemistry is a highly informative and illuminating text on the effects of exercise on molecular-level functioning. It presents the basics of biochemistry as well as in-depth coverage of exercise biochemistry. The book uses key terms, sidebars, and questions and problems posed at the end of each chapter to facilitate learning. It also covers metabolism, endocrinology, and assessment all in one volume, unlike other exercise biochemistry books.In exploring all of these topics, Exercise Biochemistry makes the case for exercise biochemistry to have a stand-alone textbook. In fact, this book will encourage more universities to introduce exercise biochemistry courses to their curricula. Having the necessary topics of basic biochemistry in a single volume will facilitate the work of both instructors and students.Exercise Biochemistry will also be useful to graduate students in sport science who have not been formally introduced to exercise biochemistry during their undergraduate programs. Additionally, it can supplement exercise physiology textbooks with its coverage of the molecular basis of physiological processes. This book is also for physical education and sport professionals who have an interest in how the human body functions during and after exercise. And this book is addressed to health scientists who are interested in the transformations in human metabolism brought about by physical activity.The book is organized in four parts. Part I introduces readers to biochemistry basics, including chapters on metabolism, proteins, nucleic acids and gene expression, and carbohydrates and lipids. Part II consists of two chapters that explore neural control of movement and muscle contraction. The essence of the book is found in part III, which details exercise metabolism in its six chapters. Included are chapters on carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism in exercise; compounds of high phosphoryl transfer potential; effe

Basketball Fundamentals (Book) $16.95 Learning to play basketball has never been more effective-or more fun-than with Basketball Fundamentals. Students will enjoy using this resource because they will learn by doing, spending less time reading and more time engaged in playing the game. With simple instructions and accompanying photographs, this book makes it easy to teach the game of basketball quickly.Basketball Fundamentals begins by teaching basic offensive skills so that students get an immediate sense of where they belong on the court and what to do when they get the ball. A separate chapter on defense teaches students how to stop the opposition by playing man-to-man, zone, or combination defense. Chapters are devoted to mastering specific skills including lay-ups, perimeter shooting, passing, dribbling, screening, and rebounding. Each chapter addresses a specific skill, leading the student through a simple, four-step sequence:You Can Do It: The skill or tactic is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs.More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered.Take It to the Court: Readers learn how to apply the skill in competition.Give It a Go: Several direct experiences-such as drills, small-sided games, and self-tests-are provided to gauge, develop, and hone the skill. Writer Jon Oliver is a veteran instructor and coach with a broad range of basketball teaching experience at the educational, recreational, and competitive levels. Oliver knows how to communicate clearly and succinctly, making reading and applying the content to the court enjoyable for students of all ages.As part of the Sports Fundamentals series, Basketball Fundamentals will help you teach(and your students learn) the basic skills and tactics of the game so that they can compete on the court in no time at all.

Bowling Fundamentals (Book) $16.95 Learning to bowl has never been easier-or more fun-than with Bowling Fundamentals. Students will enjoy using this resource because they will learn by doing, spending less time reading and more time on the lanes. With simple instructions and accompanying photographs, this book makes it easy to teach students to bowl.Bowling Fundamentals begins by teaching students about the proper grip and stance. These chapters are followed by instructions on footwork, arm swing, timing, and release. Chapters also are devoted to hitting the pocket and mastering left and right side spares. Finally, readers will get specific information on league bowling. Each chapter addresses a specific skill, leading the student through a simple, four-step sequence:You Can Do It: The skill is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs.More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered.Take It to the Lane: Readers learn how to apply the skill in competition.Give It a Go: Several direct experiences-such as drills, small-sided games, and self-tests-are provided to gauge, develop, and hone the skill. Writer Michelle Mullen won four national titles including one major as well as nine regional titles in the Professional Women’s Bowling Association and has coached bowlers of all skill levels for more than 16 years. Her personal and professional experiences allow her to understand clearly what bowlers need and how to help them achieve success.Part of the Sports Fundamentals series, Bowling Fundamentals teaches the basic skills and tactics to help readers get rolling in the game and enjoying every frame.

Dance Imagery for Technique and Performance (book) $30.95 583 imagery exercises for improvisation, technique, and choreography Whether used alone or as a companion to Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, which establishes a foundation for the techniques described here, this unique guide shows you how to combine technical expertise with imagery skills to enrich your expressive repertoire. This versatile text and reference provides 583 imagery exercises designed to improve dance technique, artistic expression, and performance. More than 160 illustrations highlight images and exercises you can put to use immediately in your movements and choreography. Part I explores using imagery with improvisation. You’ll find 195 exercises centered on the body’s basic movement images. These improvisational exercises will encourage you to explore new inner landscapes to create and communicate different movement qualities. Part II provides 314 imagery exercises you can immediately use to improve technique. The book also provides guidelines for applying imagery within the dance class repetoire: Floorwork movements Standing, walking, running Ballet barre exercises Swings, arches, spirals Upper-body gestures Turns and pirouettes Jumping Partnering Part III provides imagery tools to enhance or prepare for a performance. You’ll learn how to use imagery to convey information about steps and to clarify the intent and content of a movement. In addition, you’ll find 40 imagery exercises that focus on active imagination and symbolism, the performance environment, and the audience in the creative process. Part IV presents 34 exercises to help restore and regenerate the body through guided imagery used with massage and touch. The book details the ideokinetic constructive rest position and Sweigard’s nine lines of action. With Dance Imagery for Technique and Performance, you’ll discover how to use the power of your imagination to enhance performances. AUDIENCE Textbook for introductory dance and movement classes in colleges and universities. Reference for students and teachers in the performing arts and somatic sciences. CONTENTS Part I: Imagery in Improvisation Exercises Chapter 1. Basic Movement Images and Exercises Intention Whole-Body Sensation Space Weight Music and Rhythm Connections Through the Body/Energy Breath and Flow Chapter 2: Imagery and Dance Improvisation Butoh Improvisation and Dance Technique Improvisation With Children Imagery Improvisation Exercises Contact Improvisation Part II: Imagery in Dance Technique Cl

Women and Sport: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (book) $62.95 This provocative text–the product of more than 10 years of instruction and research–is the most comprehensive study to date on the past, present, and future of women and sport. An ideal textbook for upper division undergraduate and graduate students as well as a timely reference for scholars and researchers, Women and Sport: Interdisciplinary Perspectives sets the record straight about the women’s sport experience. More than 20 expert contributors examine, analyze, and synthesize the issues surrounding women and sport from historical, biomedical, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Part I discusses the historical and cultural foundations of women’s sport from ancient times to the modern era, as seen through the eyes of the participants and general public. Part II examines biomedical considerations, touching on such topics as body composition, cardiovascular fitness, gender differences in muscular strength, exercise-induced amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Part III analyzes the psychosocial dimensions of women’s sport, including sociocultural, political, and economic factors that have led to changes for women in sport and reviews the oppression historically experienced by women and men in sport. Although the book is designed primarily as a text for upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in women’s sport studies, the comprehensive nature of Women and Sport: Interdisciplinary Perspectives makes it equally appropriate for sport sociology, sport history, general women’s studies, and gender-oriented psychology, sociology, and anthropology classes. In addition, female sport participants who want to know more about how their own sporting heritage has been influenced by social, psychological, and biomedical factors will find the book valuable. AUDIENCE Text for upper division undergraduate and graduate students. Reference for scholars and researchers. CONTENTS Part I: Historical and Cultural Foundations of Women’s Sport From the History of Women in Sport to Women’s Sport History: A Research Agenda, Catriona M. Parratt In the Beginning: The Ancient and Medieval Worlds, June Kennard and John Marshall Carter From “Genteel Diversions” to “Bruising Peg”: Active Pastimes, Exercise, and Sports for Females in Late 17th and 18th Century Europe, Roberta J. Park The Recreational Experiences of Early American Women, Nancy L. Struna Women, Sport, and Exercise in the 19th Century, Patricia A. Vertinsky The Story of Women’s Athletics: Manipulating a Dre

Modern Techniques in the Wing-T (Book) $22.34 The goal of this book is to stimulate thought on innovative ideas that will keep the wing-T offense just as effective today as it was in its heyday, which is possible by making minor adjustments and adding subtle nuances to traditional wing-T plays. Many innovations are suggested in this book, and the five basic series that have been part of wing-T football for over 50 years will be examined thoroughly. They are: the teen series (featuring power plays from a straight-T formation), the 20 series (the buck-sweep plays), the 30 series (featuring the belly plays), the 40 series (a sweep and power attack), the 50 series (a toss to the fullback), and the 60 series, which features play-action passes off the buck sweep action. Includes nearly 350 diagrams and illustrations.

Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery (book) $30.95 Destined to become a classic text and reference, Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery shows you how to use imaging techniques to improve posture and alignment and release excess tension. The book’s 195 illustrations will help you visualize the images and exercises and show you how to use them in a variety of contexts. Part I of Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery discusses the origins and uses of imagery and includes 36 exercises that demonstrate dynamic alignment in practice. You’ll explore the importance of posture and dynamic alignment and discover how to use imagery to affect body movement. Part II explains the biomechanical and anatomical principles behind complex imagery and illustrates 52 exercises to bring these principles to life. You’ll learn how to use basic physics to create a strong yet fluid balance in your muscles and joints. Part III provides 250 anatomical imagery exercises to help you fine-tune alignments and increase body awareness. The exercises focus on different regions of the body–the pelvis, hips, knees, lower legs, spine, shoulders, arms, hands, head, and neck–as well as on breathing. You can select specific images to address individual needs or follow the sequence presented in the book. And Part IV provides 23 holistic exercises to sculpt and improve alignment in various positions–standing, supine, and sitting. These exercises will help you establish a body image that facilitates dynamic alignment and releases excess tension. By practicing the techniques described in Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, you’ll tap into the power of imagery and create better movement. AUDIENCE Reference for dancers, teachers, performance artists, movement specialists, and students at all levels. Textbook for introductory dance and movement classes in colleges and universities. Self-study guide for dancers practicing without a teacher. CONTENTS Introduction: How I Came to Use Imagery Reinforcing What You Want Purpose and Will Using Imagery for Alignment Part I: Posture and Dynamic Alignment Chapter 1. The Roots of Imagery for Alignment Heinrich Kosnick and Mabel Todd Lulu Sweigard and Ideokinesis Barbara Clark Joan Skinner Somatic Disciplines Chapter 2. Postural Models and Dynamic Alignment What Our Posture Reveals Postural Habits In Search of Ideal Posture Chapter 3. Body-Mind Interactions The Brain and Consciousness The Nervous System The Brain The Body’s Navigators: The Senses The Developing Mind: The Role of Imagery Chapter 4. Indivi

Football’s Best Offensive Playbook (book) $22.95 100 Running, passing, and special plays all expertly diagrammed!Every offensive playbook gives you Xs and Os that look good on paper. Football’s Best Offensive Playbook goes the extra yard, providing precisely illustrated plays that are proven point-producers in games.Many of football’s greatest coaches including Bobby Bowden, Tom Osborne, and Steve Spurrier have contributed their expertise to the book. Each of the 100 plays comes with a clear, accurate diagram and coaching pointers that highlight key player positions and responsibilities. Many coaches list alternate formations, and most of the plays can be adapted to any offensive system. And since the book features contributions from coaches in the high school, college, and pro ranks, you’ll find plays that work at all levels.Football’s Best Offensive Playbook is an excellent resource for:Coaches looking to add to their playlists or develop new wrinkles for existing plays,Players attempting to better understand offensive strategy and play selection, andStudents of the game trying to become more knowledgeable about what makes an offense click.The book features a balance of running and passing plays organized by formation. Part I, “Running Plays,” features 44 inside, off-tackle, and outside plays from coaches who have established their teams as perennial title contenders through the ground game. Greats like Bob Reade (whose teams once won 63 straight games) at Augustana College, Illinois, and John McKissick (the top winning high school coach in the country) of Summerville High School, South Carolina, contribute some of their most successful plays.Part II, “Passing Plays,” features 45 plays designed for modern controlled passing schemes, centered around precise timing and pinpoint accuracy. The plays are divided into play action and dropback passes. Contributing to this section are such notable passing architects as Dennis Erickson of perennial national championship contender University of Miami, Tom Coughlin of the NFL expansion Jacksonville Jaguars, and LaVell Edwards of Brigham Young, who has coached such great quarterbacks as Jim McMahon, Steve Young, and Ty Detmer.Part III, “Special Plays,” features 13 gadgets designed to burn cheating defenses. Included are 5 reverses, 3 throwback passes, 3 PATs, and 2 trick plays. A Play Finder index lists plays by type of run (power, speed, or deception), pass (yardage needed and drop-back or roll-out), and formation. The book also features a key to

Soccer Fundamentals (Book) $15.95 Learning to play soccer has never been more effective-or more fun-than with Soccer Fundamentals. Students will enjoy using this resource because they will learn by doing and spend less time reading and more time engaged in playing the game. With simple instructions and accompanying photographs you’ll find it easy to teach them to play soccer quickly and simply.Soccer Fundamentals devotes separate chapters to mastering specific skills like dribbling, juggling, passing, trapping, executing throw-ins, heading, performing tricks and turns, shooting, and volleying. Sections on offensive and defensive tactics, scoring systems, goal keeping, dead ball kicks, strategy, and sportsmanship make soccer as easy for you to teach as it is for your students to learn. Each chapter addresses a specific skill, leading the student through a simple, four-step sequence:You Can Do It: The skill is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs.More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered.Take It to the Field: Readers learn how to apply the skill to competitive situations.Give It a Go: This provides direct experiences-such as drills, small-sided games, and self-tests-for gauging, developing, and honing the skill.Writer Danny Mielke is a veteran instructor and coach with extensive knowledge of soccer. Mielke knows how to communicate clearly and succinctly, making reading and applying the content to the field enjoyable for students of all ages.As part of the Sports Fundamentals series, Soccer Fundamentals will help you teach-and your students learn-the basic skills and tactics of the game so that they can compete on the field in no time at all.

Volleyball Fundamentals (Book) $16.95 Learning to play volleyball has never been more effective-or more fun-than with Volleyball Fundamentals. Students will enjoy using this resource because they will learn by doing, spending less time reading and more time engaged in playing the game. With simple instructions and accompanying photographs you’ll find it easy to teach them to play volleyball quickly and simply.Volleyball Fundamentals begins by teaching formations and rotations so that students get an immediate sense of where they belong on the court. Chapters are devoted to mastering specific skills such as serving, receiving, setting, attacking, blocking, and digging. Sections on offensive and defensive tactics, scoring systems, rules, rotations, and on-court communication make the game as easy for you to teach as it is for your students to learn. Each chapter addresses a specific skill, leading the student through a simple, four-step sequence:You Can Do It: The skill is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs.More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered.Take It to the Court: Readers learn how to apply the skill in competition.Give It a Go: These provide several direct experiences-such as drills, small-sided games, and self-tests-for gauging, developing, and honing the skill. Writer Joel Dearing is a veteran instructor and coach with extensive knowledge of volleyball. Dearing knows how to communicate clearly and succinctly, making reading and applying the content to the court enjoyable for students of all ages.As part of the Sports Fundamentals series, Volleyball Fundamentals will help you teach and your students learn the basic skills and tactics of the game so that they can compete on the court in no time at all.

101 Ways to Motivate Athletes (Book) $19.95 Addresses the most important part of coaching: motivating athletes. Offers over 100 specific and detailed ideas for establishing a positive team culture and a successful, winning organization. Includes ideas for the preseason, early in the season, all season, midseason, postseason and more. Ideal for coaches and administrators of all sports with athletes at any level of play.

Kinetic Anatomy – 2nd Edition (Book) $63.95 Created expressly for those who will work in physical activity fields, the thoroughly revised and updated edition of Kinetic Anatomy continues to address how anatomy affects movement – how the human body is constructed and how it moves – by discussing bones, tying the bones together to make articulations, placing muscles on the bones, and observing how the joints move when the muscles contract. In addition to retaining the best features from the first edition, the new edition of Kinetic Anatomy contains the following new features:Photos and images in a four-color format for easier visual recognition and comprehensionAn instructor guide and test package that make it easier for instructors to deliver the course content to students Additional summary tables that list articulations including type of joint, bones, ligaments, and movementsThe Primal IFA Essentials CD bound into the book to provide users with a superior anatomical learning toolKinetic Anatomy, Second Edition, encourages students to learn anatomy through hands-on experiments. The text also provides learning activities, practice questions, and suggested readings to assist in comprehension. The new edition makes it easy for future athletic trainers, physical education teachers, kinesiologists, and coaches to learn the fundamentals of anatomy-and to retain their knowledge for future application in advanced courses or on the job. Part I discusses the basic concepts of anatomy while the remainder of the text is divided into sections devoted to regions of the body: the upper extremity in part II; the spinal column, pelvis, and thorax in part III; and the lower extremity in part IV. The organization of the topics is parallel to that in more advanced texts on the subject, allowing students an easy transition from the material covered in this book to higher-level courses.The thoroughly revised and updated edition of Kinetic Anatomy lays the foundation for students to learn how anatomy affects movement of the human body. Never before has learning anatomy been this easy. Kinetic Anatomy, Second Edition, is an outstanding introductory resource for those who plan to specialize in any field related to physical activity. Readers will be able to apply the knowledge from this resource as they work with, treat, and train the physically active.Interactive Anatomy CD Included!Students and instructors alike will benefit from the software program Essentials of Interactive Functional Anatomy (IFA Essentials) by

Ethics in Sport – 2nd Edition (Book) $60.95 The latest edition of Ethics in Sport doesn’t rest on its laurels as the finest and most comprehensive collection of literature to date on moral and ethical issues confronting sport in contemporary society. The diverse anthology of essays written by world-renowned scholars has been updated to reflect the very latest issues of significance in the sporting world and contains many valuable changes. A primer on ethics has been added at the beginning of the text, making this book even more accessible to readers with no background in ethical studies or philosophy. In addition, while some classic essays were retained from the first edition, more than half of the essays are new to the second edition. Ethics in Sport, Second Edition, also includes three previously unpublished essays to provide readers with new perspectives on current themes and how they compare and contrast with already published views. In addition, the text features expanded sections on fair play and social ethics. A completely revamped section on drug use and genetic technology brings readers up to date on ethical questions in these controversial and rapidly changing areas. These new features make this text the ideal choice for sport management and sport studies courses. Ethics in Sport, Second Edition, is composed of five parts. Part I, Metaethical Considerations of Sport, prepares students for the terminology ahead, defines how sport is to be understood in the text’s ethical analyses, and explains the importance of this field in a sporting context. Part II, Competition and Fair Play: Considerations of Winning, Cheating, and Gamesmanship, is a survey and analysis of the timeless debate on good sportsmanship and cheating. It examines the issues of fair play, winning and athletic superiority, revising athletic tests and contests, success and failure in competitive athletics, cheating, intentional rule violations, and strategic fouling. Part III, The Limits of Being Human: Doping and Genetic Enhancement in Sport, considers the moral permissibility of using performance-enhancing drugs in sport and the controversial topic of genetic modification. Part IV, Gender and Sexual Equality in Sport, addresses the thorny issue of what constitutes sexual equality in sport and how best to achieve it. It examines gender roles perpetuated by sport that are harmful to women both inside and outside the athletic arena. Finally, part V, Select Issues in the Social Ethics of Sport: Violence, Exploitation, Rac

Assessment in Sport Psychology (Book) $28.95 “Sport psychologists are beginning to uncover the links between thought processes and physiology; as a result today’s testing tools have much greater utility and relevance than ever before. Today more than ever before sport psychology professionals must have the skills necessary to bridge the worlds of science and application.Assessment will become an increasingly valuable part of graduate education in sport psychology. The reason is simple: Sport has become big business. In today’s highly competitive sports markets much is at stake and winning is what it’s all about.”Author/Editor: Robert M. Nideffer, Marc-Simon Sagal Copyright: 2001 Enhanced Performance SystemsBinding: PaperbackPages: 220CHAPTERSTesting and the Assessment ProcessWhat You Should Be MeasuringThe Importance of Consensual ValidationOperationalizing the ReferralIntroducing Testing Response Sets and Response StylesAssessment by the NumbersDeveloping Your Interviewing and Test FeedbackMaking Treatment RecommendationsWriting Reports to Other ProfessionalsEvaluating Psychological TestsReading and Evaluating the Research LiteratureThe Future of Psychological Assessment in SportRobert M. Nideffer received his PhD in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University in 1971. A former associate professor at the University of Rochester and professor at the California School of Professional Psychology, he is currently an adjunct professor at San Diego State University. Dr. Nideffer is the author of 15 books and over 100 articles related to assessment and performance enhancement. He is the founder and CEO of Enhanced Performance Systems, a company that develops and provides performance enhancement products and services to elite level performers and organizations around the world. He has been the sport psychologist for several Olympic teams and has been recognized by his peers as a world leader in the field of sport psychology. Marc Sagal is Chief Operating Officer of Enhanced Performance Systems (EPS). He has consulted with Olympic and professional athletes from around the world and has conducted psychological assessment and training for Fortune 500 companies. Marc has developed a new model of the structural features of competitive sport based upon his research and work with high-level performers. He has authored publications relating to both theoretical and practical issues in performance psychology and has presented research data and professional papers at prestigious interna

Ice Skating: Steps to Success (book) $19.95 Now there’s a masterfully written guide that shows beginning and recreational skaters the fundamental skills of ice skating. In Ice Skating: Steps to Success, Karin Künzle-Watson nine-time Swiss National Champion, former Professional World Champion, and one of skating’s best instructors shares with readers the steps that she and many of her students learned on their way to becoming elite competitive skaters. Most instruction books available on ice skating tend to focus on advanced jumps or spins, assuming the reader will learn the basics through professional instruction. Ice Skating: Steps to Success, however, covers fundamental skills in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Activity Series, this book includes 11 steps (chapters) that progress from basic to intermediate skills. It features over 300 illustrations that make it possible to learn proper form and technique. Readers will learn how to

Peak Performance Training for Volleyball (book) by Thomas Emma $17.87 Former Chicago Bull and strength & conditioning specialist Tom Emma presents a detailed recipe for peak volleyball strength and power training. Emma approaches training in four distinct segments. In part one of the book, you’ll learn strategies to help you maintain peak performance levels (flexibility, recuperation, sleep, over training, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and nutrition and supplements). Part two covers conditioning, and includes comprehensive aerobic and anaerobic training programs. In part three, Emma explains strength training as it relates to volleyball, with detailed information on basics and principles, core-training protocol, and illustrated upper-body, lower-body, and combination exercise guides. Part four addresses every aspect of movement training, including plyometrics, speed training, cross-training, and much more. Features dozens of illustrations, photos, and diagrams.2003, 160 pages.

Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the Athlete (Book) $63.95 A thorough understanding of peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) is necessary for clinicians who manage the medical care of athletes and decide when an athlete may return to competition. This comprehensive, detailed text will help you identify PNIs in their earliest stages and prevent the complications that can develop when these injuries are not diagnosed and treated correctly. Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the Athlete, featuring contributions from leading sports medicine physicians, is aimed at teaching you the necessary skills for early recognition of neurological deficit as a result of sport injury. You’ll gain an understanding of basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of neurologic injury and recovery; which PNIs are associated with what sport; and available diagnostic procedures, their limitations, and when they should be ordered.Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the Athlete is designed to show you how to accurately diagnose PNIs and how to understand the difference between movements inherent in sport activities and movements resulting from injury. Part I of the book includes six chapters devoted to the anatomy, etiology, and diagnosis of PNIs that can affect athletes (including “industrial athletes”); and part II focuses on the prevention and rehabilitation of PNIs. The text also provides information on : physiology of nerve injury; regeneration and recovery; the role of electrodiagnostics in diagnosis and treatment; and the role of bracing, orthotics, and the biomechanical modifications in preventing injury and re – injury. Helpful case reports are included in part I to illustrate how you can apply what you’ll learn to real-life situations. In addition, tables listing innervations of peripheral muscles and joints act as ready references in discerning which muscles and nerves should be addressed during rehabilitation. Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the Athlete is a comprehensive resource that will provide you with the necessary foundation for detection, diagnosis, management, and treatment of PNIs.

History of Dance – 1st Edition (Book) $67.95 History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approach provides an in-depth look at dance from the dawn of time through the 20th century. Using an investigative approach, this book presents the who, what, when, where, why, and how of dance history in relation to other arts and to historical, political, and social events. In so doing, this text provides a number of ways to create, perceive, and respond to the history of dance through integrated arts and technology. This study of dancers, dances, and dance works within an interactive arts, culture, and technology environment is supported by the National Standards in dance, arts education, social studies, and technology education.History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approach has four parts. Part I explains the tools used to capture dance from the past. Part II begins a chronological study of dance, beginning with its origins and moving through ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Part III covers dance from the 17th to the 20th century, including dance at court, dance from court to theater, romantic to classical ballet, and dance in the United States. Part IV focuses on 20th century American dance, highlighting influences on American ballet and modern dance as it emerged, matured, and evolved during that century.History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approach includes the following features:Chapter outlines that present topics covered in each chapterOpening scenarios to set the scene and introduce each time periodExplorations of dancers, choreographers, and other personalitiesExplorations of the dances and significant choreography and dance literature of each time periodHistory Highlight boxes containing unusual facts, events, and details to bring history to life History Trivia, providing insights into how dance relates to the history, art, and society of the time periodWeb sites to encourage further exploration Developing a Deeper Perspective sections that encourage students to use visual or aesthetic scanning, learn and perform period dances, observe and write performance reports, develop research projects and WebQuests (Internet-based research projects), and participate in other learning activities Vocabulary terms at the end of each chapterEach chapter in parts II through IV provides an overview of the time period, including a time capsule and a historical and societal overview. Each chapter focuses on major dancers, choreographers, and personalities; dances of the period,

AFCA’s Defensive Football Drills (book) $19.95 In this day of explosive scoring and rules changes that favor the offense, fielding a competitive defense is more difficult than ever. AFCA’s Defensive Football Drills tries to level the playing field by providing the defense with practice activities that teach defenders the skills they need to excel. The book’s 70 drills are divided into four sections: Defensive Line drills Linebacker drills Defensive Back drills Team Defense drills Developed in cooperation with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) the leading football coaching organization with more than 8,000 members this book features drills and insights from many of the country’s best college and high school defensive coaches. AFCA’s Defensive Football Drills develops the fundamental skills every defender needs to compete in today’s game an aggressive style of play and an understanding of complex defensive strategies. All of the drills in the book are presented in a standardized two-page format and are accompanied by a list of key coaching points and an illustration, making them easy to understand and teach. Many of the drills can be performed by players without a coach’s supervision. AFCA’s Defensive Football Drills it’s the best defensive read a coach or player can make! AUDIENCE Text for all football coaches. CONTENTS Foreword by Grant Teaff Introduction Drill Finder Part I: Defensive Line Drills Drill Coach Program 3-on-2 Doug Adkins Nevada Pen Chuck Amato Florida State Hustle Tim Beck Pittsburg State (KS) 2-Man Sled Workup Bob Brashier Iowa 3-Yard Tackle Marc Dove Minnesota Hoops Jethro Franklin Fresno State 3-on-1 With Cones Ron Gardner Baker University Eagle Rush Roger Harring Wisconsin-LaCrosse Circle Joe Kinnan Manatee H.S. (FL) Rabbit and Hound Larry MacDuff Arizona 7-Man Sled Ray Monica North Alabama Leverage Dean Slayton Texas Tech Hoop Jim Tanara Eastern Kentucky Boink Paul Unruh Augustana Part II: Linebacker Drills Drill Coach Program Ricochet Fred Bliel New Mexico Box Reaction Larry Coyer Iowa State Skate Bob Fello Texas Christian Downhill Shuffle Mel Foels Maryland Shoulder Blast Norm Gerber Syracuse Sprint Tackling Roger Hinshaw Rice Piano Otto Kneidinger Delaware Slide Rick Lantz Virginia Mirror Shuffle Jim Leavitt Kansas State Shed Tackle Joe Novak Indiana Bing, Bang, Bong Peter Noyes Cornell Shuffle to Crossover Scott Pelluer Northern Arizona Door Tackle Tim Rose Minneso

Junkyard Sports – 1st Edition (Book) $19.95 Junkyard Sports has these and many more features:More than 75 demonstration games are included.Endless variations of six major team sports can be played by almost anyone, anywhere, with just about anything.Games are easy to implement and use low-cost or no-cost “foundâ€? materials for equipment.Games build physical, social, and mental skills, including endurance, teamwork, and sensitivity to others.Junkyard Sports in physical terms looks like any other paperback book. But in reality it is a high-octane starter kit, fueling physical activity, creativity, and fun in ways that sports have never been played before.Teachers and recreation leaders who are looking to get away from the “same-old same-oldâ€? in their approach to games and sport will find Junkyard Sports a valuable tool. Part of that value comes from the more than 75 sport-specific demonstration games that Junkyard Sports provides. A demonstration game is a starting point for teachers and students-it provides not only a complete game description but also ideas for spawning new games from the original. These demonstration games pave the way for an exciting, nontraditional approach to a sport, and they also engender creativity, ingenuity, community, leadership skills, and other social skills as teachers and students consider further innovations to the sports. The beauty of junkyard sports is that they work in any environment, with any group. They are fresh because they are ever-changing as their rules, equipment, and environments are adapted. They are also budget-friendly because they call for found or nontraditional equipment-brooms, rolled-up socks, beach balls, whatever is around and not nailed down. They are also easy to implement-a brand new activity can be under way in five minutes or less. Part I introduces junkyard sports, defining the concept and exploring some of the purposes and potential benefits that led to its development. It includes sections on playing with groups of various ages and abilities, adapting sports to almost any environment, developing a junk (equipment) collection, and making flexible rules. It also explores how to coach a junkyard sport, including the invention and testing of the game, the sharing of equipment, the judging and revising of rules. Finally, it describes how to involve the entire community, giving you a strategy for implementing leadership and for sharing the fun with your peers and students.Part II is the “Junkmasters’ Guideâ€? – more than 7

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Sport Psychology: Linking Theory and Practice (Book) $25.95 “Sport Psychology: Linking Theory and Practice stems from the Ninth World Congress of Sport Psychology held at the Wingate Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Netanya, Israel. ” Author/Editor: Ronnie Lidor, Michael Bar-Eli Copyright: 1999Binding: PaperbackPages: 328 pp. Part 1: Historical Perspectives Part 2: Basic Concepts of Sport Psychology Part 3: Cognitive Aspects of Skilled Motor Behavior Part 4: Motivation and Emotion Part 5: The Interface Between Behavioral Sciences and SocietyRonnie Lidor is the head of the Motor Behavior Laboratory at the Zinman College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the Wingate Institute and a lecturer at the School of Education at Haifa University (Israel.) Dr. Lidor has published about 60 articles, book chapters and proceedings chapters in English and Hebrew. He has published (as author, coauthor, and editor) 8 books in the Hebrew language. Among these books are Motor Development in Childhood, Motor Learning, Talent Detection in Sport, Thoughts and Behavior in Tennis, and Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport. He has published more than 100 articles in professional journals for coaches, physical educators, and administrators. Dr. Lidor is the president of the Israeli Society for Sport Psychology and Sociology. In addition, he was elected in 1997 as a member of the managing council of the ISSP (International Society of Sport Psychology).

Title IX – 1st Edition (Book) $47.95 Title IX delivers a complete look at one of sport’s critical gender equity issues. It goes beyond intercollegiate athletics to address Title IX in the context of sport, physical activity, recreation, intramurals, and physical education. From its enactment in 1972, Title IX has been often oversimplified or misunderstood by both advocates and critics of the legislation. Knowledgeable in the legal issues of sport and experienced in the administration of sport and physical education programs, the authors of Title IX offer a balanced, comprehensive view of this issue, lending important insights into Title IX’s requirements and application both now and when it was enacted. Title IX, the law, prohibits any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex. Title IX, the text, helps to clarify the law in a three-part progression that is accurate and accessible. In Part I, you will see Title IX’s structure and requirements applied in different settings including physical education, intramurals and recreation, and athletics. Part II then provides a historical account of the social, legislative, and judicial environments in which Title IX has grown to maturity over the past three decades. Finally, part III examines Title IX in the 21st century, its impact on sport related programs, and continuing debates. Title IX will also help you gain a solid understanding of the law itself. You will examine the actual wording of the law and related interpretive materials. You’ll review significant lawsuits as you explore how the legislation has been interpreted and judicially clarified over the years in changing social and political climates. You’ll find further clarifying information in summaries and questions and answers at the end of each chapter. Six appendixes provide pertinent excerpts from Title IX regulations, policy interpretations, letters of clarification, and an annotated list of other print and online resources. Whether you’re looking for clarification of Title IX or for information on applying it in your programs, you’ll find the information you need in Title IX.8/24/2004 copyright, 280 pages.

Press Breakers (book) by Bob Huggins $17.87 Covers press breaker individual skills, characteristics and responsibilities for each press breaker position, 1-Up press breaker, 1-Up press breaker vs. the basic presses, 2-Up, 3-Up and 4-Up press breaker (and breakdown drills for each), fast breaking and the secondary part of the press breaker, press breakers vs. half-court traps and much more.2002, 112 pages.Features the NCAA Cincinnati Bearcats.

Sea Kayaking: Woman’s Guide (Book) by Shelley Johnson $14.95 Part of a series for women by women. Author, a registered Maine Guide and ACA instructor, gives a fresh perspective and an up-to-date presentation of techniques and equipment.160 pages.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology – 4th Edition (Book) $81.95 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition, the new edition of the best-selling sport and exercise psychology book on the market, continues to provide a thorough introduction to the key concepts in the field. Written by internationally respected authors, it provides students and new practitioners with a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology, bridges the gap between research and practice, conveys principles of professional practice, and captures the excitement of the world of sport and exercise. A supreme effort has been made to meet the increasing needs of professors, practitioners, and students. To further improve the total learning experience, the new edition featuresan online study guide that provides an interactive learning experience for students; thoroughly updated material that reflects the latest research and practice in the field to keep students aware of recent findings and hot topics in the field; andmore contemporary practical examples, case studies, and anecdotes to help students understand various theories and concepts.Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition, allows students to gain an understanding of the field while learning how to apply sport and exercise knowledge. The book contains seven parts that may be studied in any sequence. Part I introduces students to the field, detailing its history, current status, and the various roles of sport and exercise psychologists. Part II focuses on personal factors that affect performance and psychological development in sport, physical education, and exercise settings. In part III, the authors focus on two major classes of situational factors that influence behavior: competition and cooperation, and feedback and reinforcement. Part IV focuses on group interaction and processes, while part V discusses how psychological techniques may be used to help people perform more effectively. Part VI addresses the various roles psychological factors play in health and exercise. The final section, part VII, deals with main topics of psychological development and well-being that are important to both society and sport and exercise psychology, including children’s psychological development through sport participation, aggression in sport, and moral development and good sporting behavior in sport and physical activity contexts. The online study guide is a trendsetting addition that will allow the subject of sport psychology to come alive to its users. The

Human Kinetics Volleyball Systems and Strategies Book $24.99 Build a successful team around the strength of your players. Volleyball Systems & Strategies is your guide to implementing the world’s top systems and strategies for consistent execution and superior team play. With this special book and DVD, you’ll identify the offensive and defensive systems best suited to your team’s talents, in-game situations, and your opponent’s style of play. Go on the court and see the game’s best serve, serve-receive, offensive, and defensive systems and strategies in action. Compare each system’s advantages and limitations, then master their on-the-court execution with over 80 practice drills-complete with variations and coaching tips. 248 pages. -Contents -Introduction: Tactical Overview -Part I Serve, Transition, and Serve-Receive -Chapter 1. Serve and Transition -Chapter 2. Five-Player Serve-Receive -Chapter 3. Four-Player Serve-Receive -Chapter 4. Three-Player Serve-Receive -Chapter 5. Serve-Receive Drills -Part II Defensive Systems -Chapter 6. Player-Back System -Chapter 7. Player-Up System -Chapter 8. Two-Blocker System -Chapter 9. One-Blocker System -Chapter 10. Defensive System Drills -Part III Defensive Strategies -Chapter 11. Block the Line and Dig Inside -Chapter 12. Block Inside and Dig the Line -Chapter 13. Middle-Block Strategies -Chapter 14. Defensive Strategy Drills -Part IV Offensive Systems -Chapter 15. 5-1 System -Chapter 16. 6-2 System -Chapter 17. International 4-2 System -Chapter 18. Offensive System Drills -Part V Offensive Strategies -Chapter 19. Spread Strategy -Chapter 20. Fast-Tempo Strategy -Chapter 21. Multiple Tempos With Combination Plays -Chapter 22. Swing Strategy -Chapter 23. Offensive Strategy Drills -Part VI Systems, Strategies, and the Team -Chapter 24. Practicing Team Tactics -Chapter 25. Match Coaching Tactics -Appendix A: The Ranking System -About USA Volleyball

Doubles Tennis Tactics Book and DVD $41.95 Developed in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and world-renowned coach Louis Cayer, the Doubles Tennis Tactics Book/DVD Package will help make you part of a winning team on the court! Use the book to learn what positions and movements to use and what shots to make using proven patterns of play. These patterns will increase consistency, put more pressure on opponents, and result in greater success in competitions. 103 playing patterns and drills that are most effective in specific match situations are presented. Court positioning and movement patterns are covered for all four players-server, server’s partner, receiver, and receiver’s partner-as well as court coverage and special formations for the serving and receiving teams. Practice drills reinforce the patterns so that smart tactical decisions become automatic on every point. The DVD is the perfect learning vehicle for any dedicated doubles player with a strong desire to improve. On-camera expert Louis Cayer has presented his workshop on tennis doubles at ITF conferences on five continents in front of tennis federation leaders from more than 100 countries. He presents complete overage of the most effective patterns and strategies for every critical aspect of the game:Team strategyServingReceivingPoachingMovementPositioningTop international pros demonstrate the patterns in Davis and Federation Cup play. Cayer describes the responsibilities of each player by position, followed by sample drills to help viewers practice and reinforce the correct patterns. Cayer teaches how to implement advanced doubles skills, including movement and shot selection patterns. The drills progress in difficulty right up to specific game situations.Human Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world.9/1/2005 copyright, 224 pages.

Motor Behavior and Human Skill – 1st Edition (Book) $60.95 Motor Behavior and Human Skill outlines the most recent research in motor control and human skill. The book’s 20 chapters provide a forum for analyses of the many diverse theoretical approaches used in the understanding of motor control, including the cognitive, dynamical systems, computational, and neurological approaches. Written by leading researchers in the field, this wide-ranging book includes something for all who are interested in motor control and behavior, no matter what their discipline. The authors, an international array of experts in the field, describe recent research in motor control and reflect the multidisciplinary approaches to motor behavior.Two special sections on motor development and motor disability are featured, including new findings for intervention programs. One of the concluding chapters, “Has Ecological Psychology Delivered What It Promised?” by Jeff Summers, is followed by four insightful commentaries.Issues in Part I includeattentional and non attentional learning, the interference of distance and location information in motor short-term memory,cognitive strategies, andthe importance of sensory feedback in skill development.An information-processing approach is adopted in Part II through the analysis of motor performance in terms of computational modeling. Research based on the dynamical systems approach is presented in Part III, includingthe important contribution of variability,manual asymmetries and intentional switching in bimanual tasks, andmuscular-skeletal constraints upon coordination dynamics.Part IV reviews recent research on normal and abnormal motor development in infancy and childhood. Part V concerns primarily the application of motor control theories to movement disability. Part VI examines the ongoing debate between the prescriptive approaches and the ecological or dynamical systems approaches. Motor Behavior and Human Skill provides a lively and varied forum for analyzing the many theoretical approaches used to understand motor control, motor learning, and motor development.4/14/1998 copyright, 448 pages.

101 Creative Programs for Children (Book) $20.55 A great collection of programs and activities designed for the development of children’s physical skills, cognitive exploration, social interaction, and character development. Provides programs that will expand a child’s vision of who he or she is, allowing him or her to be a part of a team while being mentored by adult leadership. Offers activities in a variety of areas, including confidence and self-worth, imagination and creativity, careers, nature, healthy habits regarding physical activity, geography and history, water fun, music, dance, and drama, arts and crafts, citizenship, and adult mentoring. Contains over 100 clear photographs and illustrations.

Lunch Box Revolution Recipe Book by Black and Blum $8 A lunch box recipe book like no other. The Black and Blum Lunch Box Revolution Recipe Book is filled with delicious international dishes that are quick, fun and easy to prepare. These recipes are designed to increase energy levels, improve health and save money! Written and designed by Gil Kahana and Michiko Nitta for Black and Blum as part of the Box Appetit range. Black and Blum is an Anglo-Swiss partnership based in London. Originally a creative design consultancy firm, Black and Blum has emerged as a leader in bringing their own creative products to the market. The Black and Blum Lunch Box Revolution Recipe Book is available with the following: Details:Made of recycled paperDesigned by Gil Kahana and Michiko NittaShipping: In Stock items ship within 1 business day. Others usually ship within 2 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Weta The Collector’s Guide Hardcover Book $24.99 Weta: The Collector’s Guide is THE reference for any fan of Weta Workshop, The Lord of the Rings , Dr Grordbort’s and all of Weta’s collectibles released between 2001 and 2011. Features 300 pages of beautiful high quality studio photos. Designed and written by Daniel Falconer, Weta Workshop conceptual designer, part time sculptor and passionate collector. All in one place. For the first time, every fine art collectible created by the genius minds over at New Zealand’s famed Weta Workshop over the last 10 years has been expertly consolidated into these 300 pages authoritatively titled Weta: The Collector’s Guide. Highlighting all the unreleased collectibles, one-of-a-kind customized pieces and collectibles concept art produced by Weta, this awesome catalogue is sure to satisfy your pre- The Hobbit anxiety! It even includes an introduction from Academy Award winning Weta co-founder Richard Taylor! Ages 14 and up.

Physical Dimensions of Aging – 2nd Edition (Book) $78.95 The physical aging process progresses every day – and so does our understanding of it. Physical Dimensions of Aging, Second Edition, will keep students and professionals up to date on the outcomes of the latest research studies and their implications for the elderly in the real world. Physical aging affects us cognitively, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. The book discusses how people age physically and how this aging affects other dimensions of life.The second edition of Physical Dimensions of Aging has been updated to integrate research findings on physical aging from more than 100 different journals in myriad fields, creating interdisciplinary coverage on the topic. It provides students and professionals with what they need to know about physical aging in order to conduct clinical research and to work with clients and patients. In doing so, it retains its landmark status as the definitive reference on aging.Moreover, Physical Dimensions of Aging, Second Edition, focuses less on explaining the measurement techniques and research design and more on the outcome of the studies and their practical implications for everyday living. This approach will enable professionals and students to do the following:Understand the physical aging process and its effects on other dimensions of life.Apply the latest research in working with adults and the elderly.Become more effective in their professions.The structure of this new edition is more conducive to learning and features the following:Chapter objectivesKey termsSidebars of capsule research studiesTestimonials, vignettes, and other tidbits that tie the research information to the real world Review questions to assist students in synthesizing and remembering the informationShort lists of recommended reading for those who want to pursue the topic in more detailA glossary at the end of the bookThis second edition is organized into five parts. Part I provides an introduction to aging, to the field of gerontology, and to the research process for studying individual differences. Part II describes the physical changes in structure, capacity, and endurance. Part III overviews the factors related to motor coordination, motor control, and skill learning for older adults. Part IV addresses physical–psychosocial relationships, including health, exercise, and cognitive function as well as health-related expectations of quality of life for older adults. Part V highlights physical performance and achi

Science and Practice of Strength Training – 2nd Edition (Book) $62.95 This new second edition of Science and Practice of Strength Training comes with many additions and changes. A new coauthor, Dr. William Kraemer, joins Dr. Vladimir Zatsiorsky in expanding on the principles and concepts needed for training athletes. Among Dr. Kraemer’s contributions are three new chapters targeting specific populations-women, young athletes, and seniors-plus the integration of new concepts into the other chapters.Together the authors have trained more than 1,000 elite athletes, including Olympic, world, continental, and national champions and record holders. The concepts they divulge are influenced by both Eastern European and North American perspectives. The authors integrate those concepts in solid principles, practical insights, coaching experiences, and directions based on scientific findings. This edition is much more practical than its predecessor; to this end, the book provides the practitioner with the understanding to craft strength training programs based on individuals’ needs.Science and Practice of Strength Training, Second Edition, shows that there is no one program that works for any one person at all times or for all conditions. This book addresses the complexity of strength training programs while providing straightforward approaches to take under specific circumstances. Those approaches are applied to new physiological concepts and training practices, which provide readers with the most current information in the science and practice of strength training. The approaches are also applied to the three new chapters, which will help readers design safe and effective strength training programs for women, young athletes, and seniors. In addition, the authors provide examples of strength training programs to demonstrate the principles and concepts they explain in the book.The book is divided into three parts. Part I focuses on the basis of strength training, detailing concepts, task-specific strength, and athlete-specific strength. Part II covers methods of strength conditioning, delving into training intensity, timing, strength exercises, injury prevention, and goals. Part III explores training for specific populations. The book also includes suggested readings that can further aid readers in developing strength training programs.This expanded and updated coverage of strength training concepts will ground readers in the understanding they need in order to develop appropriate strength training programs for each person that

Run Strong – 1st Edition (Book) $18.95 Run faster and longer with less effort than ever before! Putting in the miles is only one part of the training equation. You can become a much stronger overall runner by improving leg turnover, efficiency, body alignment, muscle balance, and running-specific muscle strength, and by finding your most effective range of motion.Expert coaches and runners show you how to assess what you need and implement these training methods into your current program. And if you’re returning from injury, you can bounce back stronger and faster than ever before.Make your base miles pay off by improving your efficiency and economy. With Run Strong you’ll maximize your current fitness level and see results at the very next race!4/1/2005 copyright, 272 pages.

Preventing Dance Injuries – 2nd Edition (Book) $44.95 Recognized as a foundational publication in 1990, Preventing Dance Injuries has been updated in this second edition with significant new material to guide dance medicine specialists and educators in promoting the physical and psychological well-being of dancers.Preventing Dance Injuries, Second Edition, contains comprehensive coverage of dance injuries, including screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The book is thoroughly updated and reorganized, and it includes four new chapters that examine the determining factors incommon injuries to young dancers;iliopsoas tendentious, a condition that has recently commanded much attention in dance medicine;eating disorders and body image; andthe female athlete triad as it affects dancers.In addition, new editorial comments, section headings, and highlight boxes in every chapter aid readers in cross-referencing between chapters, finding specific subjects, and grasping contextual meaning quickly. The following are additional improvements to this edition:An expanded glossary of medical terms More than 100 recommended readings from current literatureMore than 200 images including new anatomical illustrations that reinforce the concepts described in the bookAn expanded and cross-referenced index Part I describes some screening techniques for identifying potential injuries in dancers. Part II details common injuries by site, with attention to the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of each type of injury. It includes separate chapters on foot and ankle injuries, knee problems, iliopsoas tendentious, spinal problems, and stress fractures. Part III covers the prevention of injuries from the standpoint of biomechanics, focusing on efficient warm-up, proper strengthening and stretching, and comprehension of risk factors for various injuries. Part IV examines psychological concerns of dancers, including the relationship between stress, performance, and injury; the body image connection to eating disorders; and the occurrence of the female athlete triad in dancers.Up to date, expanded, and comprehensive, Preventing Dance Injuries, Second Edition, will help dancers avoid injury and increase their chances for reaching their full potential.3/21/2005 copyright, 256 pages.

Psychobiology of Physical Activity – 1st Edition (Book) $78.95 Psychobiology of Physical Activity fills a void in the scientific literature by addressing psychobiologic factors as they relate to exercise and sport. As the first resource of its kind, it sparks greater interest in the integration of topics in the growing area known as the psychobiology of physical activity. The text defines and expands the field by covering various disciplines, including psychophysiology, psychoneuroendocrinology, psychoimmunology, neuroscience, physiological psychology, and behavioral genetics. The edited volume consists of 17 chapters written by internationally renowned scholars who consistently present a multilevel integrative approach to the study of human behavior in exercise and sport. The contributors share their cutting-edge research findings from diverse perspectives in chapters on physical activity and the brain, cognition, emotion, stress, pain, and human performance. Part I, Introduction, traces the history of psychobiological investigations in the fields of sport and exercise psychology and reviews what is currently known about the workings of the central nervous system during physical activity.Part II, Physical Activity and Cognition, examines recent evidence on the role of physical activity and fitness in preserving cognitive function in the aging human brain and the effects of exercise on neurogenesis, the formation of new neurons.Part III, Physical Activity and Emotion, discusses the effects of exercise on emotion from multiple levels: the level of the synapse, the level of the human brain, and the level of the body as an integrated self-protecting system.Part IV, Physical Activity and Psychosomatic Health, analyzes the role of exercise on central and peripheral factors related to cardiovascular and neuroendocrine stress reactivity, the function of the immune system, and pain.Part V, Psychobiology of Human Performance, focuses on factors influencing human performance in competitive settings, including attention and cognition, biofeedback, and mental imagery.As a professional reference, the book provides researchers and scholars with a valuable summary of cutting-edge research and up-to-date information. As a textbook, it challenges researchers and graduate students with an integrated approach to the study of human behavior in exercise and sport. In addition, Psychobiology of Physical Activity translates for sophisticated practitioners-such as clinical exercise physiologists-psychobiologic research into practice i

Human Body Composition – 2nd Edition (Book) $96.95 The new edition of Human Body Composition is the most complete text in the burgeoning field of body composition research. The book covers the full range of methods to assess body composition, including dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, electrical impedance, and imaging techniques. Maintaining the focus of the first edition as a definitive research guide, this resource incorporates updated information on methods and topics of biological importance.This thoroughly revised reference includes new material onmolecular genetics;energy expenditure; body composition as related to various pathological states including cancer, inflammatory diseases, and illnesses associated with HIV; andanimal body composition.The information is presented in five logical parts along with an appendix for easy comprehension of the material. Part I presents an introduction to the field and sets the tone for the ensuing chapters. Part II provides an extensive review of the available body composition methods, including measurement cost, safety, and practicality. Part III features reviews on specific body composition components of widespread interest, adipose tissue and skeletal muscle, along with a review of body composition models. Part IV covers the biological influences on body composition such as age, ethnicity, and gender. Part V outlines pathological states related to body composition, including morbidity-mortality links. Human Body Composition, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive account of the science behind human body composition methods. Filled with reliable and accurate information, it is an essential tool and an indispensable reference for exercise science researchers, practitioners, and graduate students who are interested in body composition.5/9/2005 copyright, 536 pages.

Enhancing Recovery: Preventing Under performance in Athletes (Book) $70.95 Enhancing Recovery: Preventing Under performance in Athletes is the first book to address the multifaceted aspects and significance of recovery in maintaining high-level athletic performance. In this text, 21 contributors take an interdisciplinary approach to assist you in preventing overstraining and under performance in athletes you work with. Enhancing Recovery focuses on recovery as a required component of training and the devastating effects of under recovery, giving you new insights into treating and preventing overstraining and under performance.The editor, Michael Kellmann, PhD, combines a wealth of information from medicine, physiology, periodization training, and psychology as well as studies of people’s motivation, health, and lifestyles to explore all aspects of under recovery – not just in sports, but also in everyday life. The four-part text features: theoretical models that draw distinct connections between overstraining and under recovery,applied strategies for preventing under recovery,case studies that provide practical examples and illustrate the importance of integrating recovery into daily training routines, andfull descriptions of how under recovery affects athletic performance as well as everyday work and overall health.Part I, “Conceptualizing the Problem,” explains the concepts of under recovery and overstraining by clarifying definitions and providing real-life examples that support the assertion that under recovery is often the precursor to overstraining and under performance in athletes.Part II, “Determinants of Under recovery,” addresses the physiological factors that are indicators of overstraining in athletes and explains how athletes are constantly pushing the envelope of positive training adaptation to obtain small improvements in performance.Part III, “Intervention of Under recovery,” focuses on the significance of correct competitive scheduling and training sequencing, which together underscore the processes leading to optimal performance. Emotional and mental factors in under recovery and overstraining are also discussed.Part IV, “Transfer to Related Areas,” examines the relationship between recovery and both physical and psychological health. The importance of attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions are also addressed.Addressing recovery as a key factor of performance, the text illustrates how a constant lack of recovery can result in overstraining in athletes you work with. Further, it shows how being even sligh

Tennis Tactics: Winning Patterns of Play (book) $19.95 Match point. Your opponent hits a deep-sliced approach shot to your backhand. To neutralize this attack and regain control of the point, you retaliate with a crosscourt passing shot, low with topspin. Your opponent is forced to return a weak volley to the open court, and you win the point with a passing shot down the line. Game, set, and match. This is just one of the many winning strategies you’ll find in Tennis Tactics: Winning Patterns of Play. It’s the first book to break down what shots to make and when to make them. You’ll learn how to plan your shot selection in competition and put yourself in the best possible position to win every point. Based on an extensive USTA study of actual tournament play by the game’s top athletes, Tennis Tactics describes 58 patterns repeated shot sequences that will emphasize your strengths and exploit your opponents’ weaknesses. It contains 63 drills that show you how to practice the patterns and make them part of your routine during match play. Competitive players, coaches, and instructors will love the book’s simple approach for practice and play. Tennis Tactics reviews sound, time-tested strategic principles, then explains how they apply to patterns of play. You’ll learn how to choose patterns that fit your style of play, whether you’re an all-court player, a counterpuncher, an aggressive baseliner, or a serve-and-volleyer. Next, the book provides strategies and tactics for different areas of the court. You’ll learn how to execute 58 patterns for backcourt (26), midcourt (8), net play (8), and defensive play (16). For each pattern, the book describes and illustrates corresponding practice drills that will help you get an edge on the competition. A Pattern Finder chart helps you quickly locate the shot combinations you want to study and incorporate into your game. Make your practice sessions pay off in competition by using the drills and mastering the patterns in Tennis Tactics: Winning Patterns of Play. AUDIENCE How to for tennis players. Reference for tennis coaches and instructors. CONTENTS Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Key to Court Diagrams Part I: Patterns of Singles Play Chapter 1. Principles of Pattern Play Chapter 2. Patterns of Play Part II: Backcourt Patterns and Drills Chapter 3. Serve and Return Patterns Chapter 4. Serve and Return Drills Chapter 5. Groundstroke Patterns Chapter 6. Groundstroke Drills Part III: Midcourt Patterns and Drills Chapter 7. Midcourt Patterns Chapter 8. Mi

Mental Toughness Training for Football (Book) by Mike Voight $17.87 “Mental Toughness Training for Football” goes beyond the X’s and O’s, physical conditioning, and technical aspects of the game, to concentrate on an overlooked part of playing sound football – the mental game. Numerous concepts are introduced, including mental mechanics, performance barriers, expanding player capacities, mechanical breakdowns, automacity of performing, and mental skills-training strategies. The book explains and shows how adding technical and mental mechanics to players’ arsenals will not only prepare them better for games, but also help them consistently execute on the practice field.2005, 136 pages. Features the NCAA USC Trojans.

Inclusive Creative Movement and Dance – 1st Edition (Book) $32.95 Inclusive Creative Movement and Dance helps teachers guide students with diverse abilities to express their feelings and ideas through creative movement experiences involving dance learning, dance making, and dance sharing. Of equal value to new and veteran teachers, this book provides in-depth coverage of inclusive dance instruction, including teaching strategies, practical learning experiences, movement problems for students to solve, and more:Open-ended movement explorations and inclusion suggestions help teachers accommodate the different learning needs of their students.Learning experiences help students understand the elements of movement and dance (body actions and shapes, awareness of space, moving to time, awareness of energy and force, and awareness of relationships).Teachers can select individual learning experiences or present a series of units for creative movement and dance.National Standards for Dance Education, goals, movement glossary, journal reflection assignments, and simple assessments are incorporated into each unit for easier assessment and accountability.Interdisciplinary activities at the end of each unit connect creative movement with classroom subjects-reading, writing, grammar, geography, astronomy, earth science, math, visual art, drama, and music-as appropriate.This book is organized into three parts. Part I presents a framework to help teachers envision dance for all their students. Part II prepares teachers to design inclusive dance experiences and extend them into performance and discussion. Part III is the book’s heart and soul-more than 100 dance-learning experiences presented in five chapters, or units, that teachers can use in their classes for students of all ages and abilities. These chapters may be used either as separate units that each feature one of the five movement or dance elements for a thematic approach or as progressive units that build in the order presented in the book. Each chapter, or unit, in part III has three basic sections:Planning information outlining the learners’ outcome goals, movement vocabulary, specific National Standards in Dance Education met, and suggestions for adapting instruction for special needsDance-making opportunities through students’ exploration, experimentation, and problem solving as they use movement language in multiple waysDance sharing and assessment opportunities using critical-thinking questions and writing assignments Inclusive Creative Movement and Dan

Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiology – 1st Edition (Book) $75.95 Simple, yet sophisticated, Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiology is presented without the need to work through rigorous equation sets. The text appeals to a broad readership interested in measurement. Researchers and students can fathom the conceptual basis for topical measurement techniques and their application, and they are exposed to measurement issues in various physical activity fields. The text grounds readers in measurement basics in an easy-to-understand fashion and is for non-measurement specialists who deal with measurement in various physical activity fields.But it goes beyond simple. It takes full advantage of the advances in computer technology and programming to offer an array of advanced test construction and modeling methodologies to researchers and practitioners. And it describes new methods in handling both large and small data sets.Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiology provides a contemporary reference on measurement issues. The authors take both a broad and focused look at measurement issues in the physical domain. Readers learn about the tools that can facilitate their more advanced work, particularly with regard to statistical techniques, and learn practical applications in areas such as educational assessment and preemployment physical testing.The book is divided into four parts. Part I introduces readers to measurement basics, including validity, reliability, and test construction. Part II explores current issues in measurement, including ethical issues, computerized adaptive testing, item bias, and scaling and equating measures. Part III focuses on advanced statistical techniques, including analysis of large and small data sets, analysis of longitudinal data, and structural equation modeling and its applications. In part IV, the authors look at measurement in practice, current issues in physical education, measurement of physical activity, measurement issues in the clinical setting, epidemiology and physical activity, and preemployment physical testing.With this simple yet sophisticated approach, Measurement Theory and Practice in Kinesiology can be used by students in graduate-level introductory measurement courses or as a reference by researchers and clinicians in the allied health professions.5/17/2006 copyright, 440 pages.

Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice – 1st Edition (Book) $48.95 Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice will help youdevelop eight core competencies that are based on professional standards and are the foundation of successful outdoor leadership,understand how to transform theory into practice through a framework that includes real-life chapter-opening stories and learning activities to help build leadership competencies, anddevelop and demonstrate leadership competencies by creating a professional development portfolio that documents successful leadership experiences.Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice is the foundational course text and professional reference for learning and developing outdoor leadership competencies. The authors, experienced outdoor leadership instructors who have worked in a variety of outdoor settings, outline the steps to mastering eight core competencies that not only help you develop leadership abilities but also help you meet current professional standards:Foundational knowledgeSelf-awareness and professional conductDecision making and judgmentTeaching and facilitationEnvironmental stewardshipProgram managementSafety and risk managementTechnical ability The book covers these competencies in a real-world context. Chapter-opening stories provide a framework for the chapter content, and learning activities and numerous examples from North America help you apply that theory and master each competency. In addition, you’ll be guided through a series of activities in developing and showcasing leadership abilities through a culminating professional development portfolio. Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice provides the foundational knowledge required of successful outdoor leaders. Part I discusses the concepts, history, and evolution of outdoor leadership, including the diverse natural and cultural outdoor settings in which leaders work. Part II covers the components of leadership theory with chapters focusing on personal development, group dynamics, facilitation of outdoor pursuits and interpretation, and judgment and decision making. There is also a chapter on values and ethics, which includes discussion of professionalism and moral development. Part III explores teaching and facilitation with discussions on behavior and development, group development, challenge course leadership, and experiential education. Part IV explores resource and program management with discussions on parks and protected areas, environmental stewardship, program design, safety and risk management, an

Recreation and Parks: The Profession – 1st Edition (Book) $19.95 Gaining an understanding of the recreation and parks profession is crucial to success in the field and to effective leadership within the field. Recreation and Parks: The Profession is a one-of-a-kind resource that delineates the components that make this complex field a profession. Written by well-known recreation authority Betty van der Smissen, this book defines the marks of the recreation and parks profession and identifies the steps involved in becoming a professional in the field;profiles 62 professional organizations within the profession; provides a Web site that features a time line of the development of areas and organizations of the profession and the most up-to-date Web addresses for organizations detailed in the text;outlines a comparative history of 15 categories of the recreation and parks field in the United States and Canada; and presents a classic-to-contemporary bibliography of resources that showcases an inclusive body of knowledge on the profession.Part I describes recreation and parks as a profession and provides students with steps to lay a solid foundation to become a professional. Part II grounds readers with a comparative historical overview of the recreation and parks field from the 1500s to the present day. The author divides the field into 15 categories and offers suggestions on how to use the time line. Part III profiles 62 professional organizations. Each profile includes the organization’s mission, goals, structure, history, publications, services, and professional credentialing information. In addition, it lists the organization’s Web sites, contact information, and other vital information that students use in completing course work, in applying for internships, and in researching various aspects of the profession. Part IV contains a bibliography of selected resources on recreation and parks, from classic to the present.Recreation and Parks: The Profession includes a Web site that not only provides links to other current Web sites for the organizations profiled, but it also is linked to a color-coded version of the time line. The time line is ready to download, print, and use in the classroom or office. This version of the time line provides the most effective way to obtain an overall picture of the historical comparison of the categories in the recreation and parks profession.Recreation and Parks: The Profession is a unique resource for students, professors, and professionals in recreation and parks. The text

Physical Activity Assessments for Health – Related Research Book $68.95 Physical Activity Assessments for Health-Related Research is a comprehensive guide on the use of physical activity instruments in health-related research. Written by internationally known experts in exercise science and physical activity epidemiology, the text provides researchers with practical information about the most effective ways to collect, score, and interpret physical activity data for research purposes.Editor Gregory J. Welk, PhD, expertly compiles the most relevant research on physical activity assessment to help readers understand the history, current trends, and approaches involved in the study of physical activity. Emphasizing instruments for health-related research, the text provides specific resources for analyzing and interpreting data and includes several new assessment techniques.This reference provides the following tools to help you with your research: Reviews of various techniques, including their advantages and their disadvantages, allow you to choose the best research method. Practical suggestions to help you improve the quality and accuracy of data you collect. An examination of measurement issues assists you in choosing the appropriate statistical procedures to analyze and interpret your data. Over 75 tables and figures help you visualize, prioritize, and organize the information and ideas discussed in each chapter.The text’s features make it easy to understand why physical activity assessments are a unique and important area of research.Part I, “Introduction and Overview of Physical Activity Assessments,” provides a general background on physical activity assessments and highlights their importance in health-related research.Part II, “Measurement and Analysis Issues for Physical Activity Assessment,” explores specific measurement issues, including an overview of the importance of validity, reliability, and generalizability of physical activity instruments.Part III, “Techniques for Physical Activity Assessment,” describes the application of various techniques, including self-report instruments, activity monitors, pedometers, heart rate monitors, direct observation, and the doubly labeled water technique.Part IV, “Innovative Approaches for Physical Activity Assessments,” describes new applications to better assess specific measurement needs.Physical Activity Assessments for Health-Related Research is the first book of its kind to systematically review the practical issues associated with collecting, analyzing, and i

Avatar: The Last Airbender The Promise Part 3 Graphic Novel $10.99 Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko bring The Promise to its explosive conclusion! The Harmony Restoration Movement has failed, and the four nations are plunged back into war! In the midst of the battle, can Aang and Fire Lord Zuko mend the rift between them, or will Aang be forced to take actions that can’t be undone? Written by Eisner winner and National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang ( American Born Chinese ) and drawn by Gurihiru ( Thor and the Warriors Four ), this is the adventure Avatar fans have been craving! Avatar is among the most acclaimed animated shows of all time!

Teaching Children Dance – 2nd Edition (Book) $28.95 Teaching Children Dance contains a practical framework and approach for presenting creative dance lessons to children in kindergarten to fifth grade. It combines essential dance content appropriate for an elementary-level program with detailed descriptions of strategies. Featuring 20 dance learning experiences, the book has been updated and expanded to reflect educators’ renewed commitment to making dance an integral part of children’s education.You’ll learn to view dance as an art form while improving your teaching and increasing your confidence. You’ll also learn the benefits of introducing dance to elementary students, the most effective ways to teach it, and what to teach and when to teach it. In part I, you’ll find a wealth of new content, including ideas on how to design and present a dance learning experience composed of units and lessons, suggestions for classroom management, updated assessment content, and strategies for interdisciplinary connections.Part II presents 20 dance learning experiences, reorganized for easy reference into two categories: kindergarten to second grade and third to fifth grade. These ready-to-use experiences walk you step by step through the dance process, beginning with an introduction and ending with a dance. Use experiences from either category as a series or dance unit-either way, you’ll set a welcoming environment for learning and creating.Other features include the following: Questions for reflection at the end of each chapter encourage teachers to apply the content to their own teaching style and preferences. Nuts and bolts for presenting dance learning experiences ensure adherence to national and state standards. New photographs and illustrations make the book visually attractive and show the ideas presented in action.10/6/2004 copyright, 184 pages.

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Norms for Fitness, Performance, and Health – 1st Edition (Book) $36.95 Norms for Fitness, Performance, and Health contains a comprehensive collection of normative data for numerous fitness, performance, and health components across a range of ages, abilities, occupations, and athletic backgrounds. It lays the foundation for working with normative data by detailing the purpose and benefits of norms. It reviews relevant statistical information to assist the reader in understanding and interpreting descriptive statistics, including a limited discussion on inferential statistics.Norms for Fitness, Performance, and Health presents data for numerous fitness components, including strength, endurance, anaerobic and aerobic capacity and power, body composition, flexibility, speed, and agility, as well as data for various health norms such as cardiovascular capacity, blood lipids, bone density, energy expenditure, and caloric values. Professionals will be able to use the information to provide a basis of comparison to others in the same category as their clients. The data also highlight various athletic populations, including athletes in football, basketball, and baseball, and features normative data that were collected from professional sport organizations, including the NFL and NHL. Coaches will use these norms to gain a greater understanding of maximizing their athletes’ performance and develop optimal training programs. A unique aspect of the book is the inclusion of performance data for specific civil service populations such as police, firefighters, and military personnel.Readers will benefit from this book by gaining knowledge oncomparing athletic populations and rating athletes based on normative values;properly conducting and comparing various tests for specific fitness components through detailed test descriptions;the importance of testing and the reasons for establishing testing programs;the interpretation of normative data to allow proper understanding of test results; and comprehending data analysis through the easy manner in which the statistics are presented.The book is organized into three parts, with chapters fortified with figures and tables to make it easier to use and understand. Part I discusses the importance of fitness and health assessment, outlines the development of testing protocols, and provides a basic understanding of statistical interpretation of data. Part II provides normative data for various athletic performance and fitness components. These chapters focus on the variety of tests available f

Creative Coaching Book (Copyright 2001, 232 pages) $21.95 Times have changed in the coaching profession. In today’s world of sport, players must deal with complex issues. Athletes are now more apt to fight for what they deserve than they were in the Vince Lombardi or John Wooden eras. That makes your role as the coach tougher than ever. Not only must you teach athletes the skills, strategies, and discipline to help them succeed; you also are expected to guide, encourage, respect, and inspire athletes.Creative Coaching is a strategic handbook for addressing the challenges of coaching modern athletes and maximizing their sport performance. Written by one of this country’s top coaching consultants, the book presents innovative approaches with proven payoffs.What sets author Jerry Lynch’s coaching method apart is his unique, collective approach. You will learn to teach, guide, and motivate in a reciprocal relationship with athletes. Respect and authority are earned not through a title or through disciplinary measures but through a clear vision and effective communication that prompts athletes to exert maximum effort toward their goals and develop their own decision-making skills — all of which have a direct performance payoff.Creative Coaching explores three facets of successful coaching. Part I, Developing Qualities for Successful Leadership, provides assessment tools to help you identify your leadership style and better understand the athletes you work with. Part II, Leading With a Purpose, will help you position yourself to be a more effective leader and create a positive training environment based on what you know about your athletes and your own leadership style. Finally, Part III, Unleashing Prepared Athletes, shows you how to bring it all together to help athletes reach their potential during competition.Throughout the book, you’ll be challenged with real scenarios in which you must try to solve problems, and new strategies that have proven to be effective with today’s athletes.The approach presented in this book gets results. Those who have immersed themselves and their teams in this approach have produced very successful records. During the past 10 years, author Jerry Lynch has worked closely with 21 teams who reached the Final Four — 12 of those teams won the national championship — and with individual clients who have won a collective total of 15 national championships.Creative Coaching is more than a “how to win� manual. The inventive techniques apply to a wide variety of coaching situ

Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine – 2nd Edition (Book) $99.95 Therapists, exercise physiologists, and physicians will find Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine, Second Edition, a highly useful reference in designing exercise rehabilitation programs for patients with various disabling illnesses and conditions. This book provides an understanding of the basic physiological adaptations to exercise and aids health professionals in properly matching a training program with the impairment, activity, activity level, and participation goal appropriate for the patient.Written by the most distinguished rehabilitation clinicians in the field, Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to the use of exercise as a primary modality in the arsenal of rehabilitation specialists. Thoroughly updated, this new edition focuses on the basic sciences and clinical correlates affecting the use of exercise, and it includes new chapters on the use of exercise in patients with HIV/AIDS, end-stage renal disease, and cancer recovery. It also includes the following features:Discussion of equipment and protocols used for testing the capacity of the patient, with specific reference to strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance12 clinical chapters, each including a case study that shows how the information applies to a specific patient, indicating the practical importance of the knowledge presentedMore than 200 tables, illustrations, and photos to reinforce and clarify the textSubject and citation indexes, along with extensive reference lists for each chapter, making it easy to access the information and explore subjects in greater depth.In part I, the focus is on biological considerations, including physiological responses to exercise and adaptations regarding strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Only by understanding these basic facts can a health professional properly match a training program with a patient. Part II details special clinical considerations, including the principles of exercise testing and exercise prescription and examining the role of exercise in preventing chronic illness. Part III discusses the rationale and clinical importance of exercise in the rehabilitation of patients with various disabling conditions, and it addresses the factors that must be weighed when prescribing exercise for these conditions. Among the diseases discussed in these 12 chapters are diseases of the heart, circulatory system, lungs, kidneys, joints, and bones and the endocrine, imm

Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity – 1st Edition (Book) $25.95 No other workbook will help students learn more, remember more, and take more from their experience than Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity. Whether students’ practica are in adapted physical activity, adapted physical education, therapeutic recreation, general special education, or any program that includes people with disabilities, this workbook will help them prepare for their experience and evaluate it through journal writing, self-assessment, and critical reflective thinking. The book will help ground them in an abilities-based approach to adapted physical activity. And, ultimately, it will enhance their success in their budding careers.Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity provides students with these opportunities:Experience and respond to a variety of settings and challenges when working with people with disabilitiesProcess and assimilate their practicum experience and hone their critical-thinking and problem-solving skillsEvaluate their performances as teachers and leaders and their approaches to working with people with disabilitiesPrepare for job hunting through portfolio-building experiences while sharpening their teaching and leading skillsCreate a reflective journal of their personal learning experiences during the practicumThis hands-on workbook, through the use of its real-life scenarios, self-evaluation checklists, handy tips, and reflective journaling exercises, leads students toward a greater understanding of the structure and purposes of a variety of experiences in practica. It helps them plan strategies for improved field performance, enhances the relationship with their mentor-teachers and leaders, and provides a variety of ways to reflect on the practicum experience and record insights for future reference. It also offers professional portfolio-building tools, assisting students in job hunting. In doing all this, it prepares students to be effective field professionals.Part I prepares students for their practicum as they learn about service delivery and the tools and strategies to make the practicum successful. It also explores motivational aspects and inclusive teaming. Part II focuses on different types of practicum supervision, various learning styles, and assessment tools. In Part III, students learn how to evaluate their experiences, reviewing their competencies, evaluating their programs, and taking with them lessons learned as they leave their practica. The exercises in each chapter help them explore and reta

Research Methods in Biomechanics – 1st Edition (Book) $76.95 This text provides a firm foundation in the biomechanical methods and tools necessary for quantifying human movements. Research Methods in Biomechanics is an invaluable resource for developing and seasoned researchers wishing to hone their skills and learn new techniques in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. The reference shows how the laws of motion are applied to complex human movements. The text demonstrates how to combine segments to obtain limb or total-body measures. All the material is presented in such a way that you need only basic knowledge of Newtonian mechanics and vector algebra to benefit. The easy-to-navigate book is organized into 11 chapters and three parts. Part 1 describes the kinematics of motion using 2- and 3-D analyses. Part 2 considers the kinetics of motion with respect to quantifying forces, work, impulse, and power. Both 2- and 3-D analyses are again provided, as well as methods to directly and indirectly measure forces. Part 3 examines numerous additional techniques to quantify motion, including electromyography, muscle modeling, and computer simulation. Research Methods in Biomechanics contains extensive tables, reference materials, and other features that will enhance your understanding of the material:Each chapter begins with objectives that enable you to quickly access different topics.Exercises appear throughout the text, allowing you to test your skills.Key terms are highlighted and defined in a handy glossary. Current studies from scholarly journals are analyzed to demonstrate how different methods and techniques apply in actual research experiments.Suggested readings provide direction for deeper study.This text will help you test your skills in using a variety of research methods and apply the requirements and steps necessary for valid data collection. It is a must-have for biomechanics professionals, researchers, and students. 4/21/2004 copyright, 320 pages.

Social Dance: Steps to Success (Book) 2nd Edition $24.95 Move with grace and feel confident on the dance floor-step by step! Social Dance: Steps to Success will teach you all the moves for eight popular dance styles:SwingCha-chaFox-TrotPolkaWaltzRumba Tango Salsa/mambo Each step in the progression teaches you a new skill, then builds on those skills to develop creative dance routines. The first few steps provide a solid foundation of the basics to help you understand alignment, musical structure, and footwork synchronization with the music. As you progress, you will also learn how to lead and follow, move from one dance position to another, combine dance variations into sequences, and much more.Every step also explains why the concept or skill is important, identifies the keys to correct technique, helps you avoid common errors, and explains how to practice each skill. To help you practice, a compact disc is included that features eight tracks of training examples for identifying beat, measures, and general characteristics of the music, as well as 11 tracks covering instrumental practice music for each style of dance covered in the book.Written by master teacher and dancer Judy Patterson Wright, this book is part of the Steps to Success Activity Series-the most extensively researched and carefully developed set of sport skill instruction books ever published.

The Scientific and Clinical Application of Elastic Resistance (Book) $58.95 Gain a solid base in the science behind elastic resistance exercise and learn the latest clinical applications for rehabilitation and fitness. The Scientific and Clinical Application of Elastic Resistance is the most comprehensive guide to elastic resistance exercise.With this expansive reference, students and clinicians will learn how to deliver the most effective clinical and home exercise programs for patients and clients as well as tailor individual programs to improve physical conditioning and sport-specific abilities.The book’s 430 photographs show how to perform a variety of exercises using elastic resistance bands and tubing. The companion CD-ROM (which can be purchased separately from the link below when it is available) contains all the exercises in the book, making it one of the most complete collections of elastic resistance exercises available. The CD-ROM is set up in the PhysioTools platform and allows users to order, edit, and download exercise programs, as well as: sort exercises by body part, sport/activity, or special population for quick reference;develop protocols of elastic resistance exercises; and provide clean-printed handouts with instructions for patients. The Scientific and Clinical Application of Elastic Resistance presents a broad range of easy-to-access information organized into five parts: scientific applications, exercise applications for different areas of the body, training applications, sport-specific applications for 10 different sports, and special populations.

Built Hard Book (Copyright 1998, 280 pages) $19.95 Built Hard is designed to make it easier for the beginner to enter and understand the real nature of the sport and to help the advanced bodybuilder make the gains necessary to win in competition. As if the reader had an expert training partner, the exercise routines tell the reader about proper form, how it will feel when an exercise is performed correctly, and what mistakes are likely.A complete program for learning the sport and building a hard body, Built Hard features:important initial steps for beginners,comprehensive exercise routines for every part of the body,detailed lifting descriptions with more than 200 photographs separate programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced bodybuilders, andspecial inside tricks that promote faster progress.Author Charlie Mann’s engaging writing style and practical, detailed descriptions of exercises for every muscle group help readers learn the correct muscle action and feel for their workouts. Whether their goals are personal or competitive, Built Hard is the one book all aspiring bodybuilders need.About the AuthorCharlie Mann is a prolific, well-known writer and longtime contributor to a number of fitness training publications, including Ironman, Muscular Development, Musclemag International, Muscular Training Illustrated, SuperFitness, and others. He was a contributing editor for Total Fitness and CrossTrainer. Mann is also a fitness trainer certified by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT).Charlie Mann lives on a dairy farm in Sweetwater, Tennessee, with his wife, Phyllis. They have a son, Eric. Mann was born in California and still participates in a family business there. His other pursuits include writing non-fiction features on electronics, computers, and travel, as well as fictional novels and screenplays. His favorite leisure time activities are working out, surfing the Web, and exploring the country in the family motorhome.Table of ContentsPart I: Bodybuilding EssentialsChapter 1. Setting your GoalsChapter 2. Cross TrainingChapter 3. Using your TimeChapter 4. Stretching and Warming-UpChapter 5. Body ConditioningPart II: Hard Body WorkoutsChapter 6. Starting with Washboard AbsChapter 7. Creating the Big BackChapter 8. Biceps TimeChapter 9. Diamond Shaped CalvesChapter 10. Pec PoundingChapter 11. Flexin’ the ForearmsChapter 12. Beef-Shank ThighsChapter 13. Gun-Turret DeltsChapter 14. Colossal TricepsPart III: Advanced TechniquesChapter 15. Peaking the GH -

Nubs The True Story of a Mutt, A Marine & A Miracle – Book $14.5 Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war book, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs’s life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis’s willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis’s human “pack” until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away–without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets. So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger to find his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world. Nubs and Dennis will remind listeners that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species.

Instructing Hatha Yoga – 1st Edition (Book) $44.95 Yoga is one of the fastest-growing fitness activities worldwide, and qualified yoga instructors are in high demand. Instructing Hatha Yoga describes the qualities and knowledge yoga instructors need in order to be competent and effective teachers. It covers all aspects of successful instruction:Detailed descriptions on how to teach 69 yoga asanas (postures), with more than 300 photos showing the posturesVerbal and visual cues to use in teaching each postureSpecific hands-on adjustments to help students achieve the desired postureModifications for each posture and effective ways to work with students of different abilities in the same class Charts that identify body-segment kinematics and muscles used in individual postures A DVD that shows how to achieve the most accurate positions for a sampling of postures and the hands-on adjustments instructors can make to assist students Two features in particular set this book apart: simple yet comprehensive cues that teachers can use to bring students into proper alignment and deeper mental focus, and detailed instructions on making safe hands-on adjustments and modifications for students. Authors Kathy Lee Kappmeier and Diane Ambrosini, with more than 20 years of experience in yoga instruction and teacher training, provide a class overview, outlines, lesson plans, and sample syllabi. They present ways to structure a class with flexible teaching plans in a variety of settings, such as schools, community centers, fitness clubs, and wellness centers. With their backgrounds in physical education, kinesiology, biomechanics, and various sectors of the fitness industry, the authors not only understand the art and science of yoga, but they know how to teach it safely and effectively.The authors also equip readers with the following information:The most popular styles of yoga and how the styles evolvedA questionnaire that helps instructors evaluate their readiness to begin teaching yogaModifications for each posture and effective ways to work with students of different abilities in the same classStudy questions and answers that review topics presented in part I of the bookThe importance of pranayama (breath work) and how to teach basic techniquesThe physical and energetic anatomy applied in the posturesThe valued and effective qualities of a yoga teacher, in line with the standards set by the Yoga Alliance RegistryPart I focuses readers on understanding yoga, on knowing themselves and their students, and on

Parachute Games – 2nd Edition (Book and DVD) $24.95 Through Parachute Games With DVD, Second Edition, you canlead 59 parachute activities; adapt the activities to a myriad of game settings and participant needs; use the DVD to preview select activities or to show participants how much fun they will have with a parachute; and offer games that enhance fitness as well as social, motor, and other skills. The best-selling Parachute Games is now revised, extended, and packaged with a DVD you can use to preview selected activities before leading them-and let your participants preview it as well so they can see how much fun parachute games are. This new edition retains everything from the very popular first edition, and it includes the following:The latest information about parachutes, including parachute care and age-appropriate uses59 revised and new games, plus dozens of new variations of games from the first edition28 games in live action on the DVDNew Variations and Teaching Tips sections Plenty of descriptive details to assist you in using and adapting games for your group and settingWith Parachute Games With DVD, Second Edition, you’ll know that you’re leading the activities successfully and offering children great fitness benefits that enhance their social and motor skills. The authors, with more than 30 years of experience in presenting parachute games, have fashioned the wealth of activities in this book to be adaptable to a myriad of game settings and participant needs.In addition, the DVD allows you to see a broad sampling of games in action, including three complete sample play sessions, to help you apply the information and motivate children to fully engage in and enjoy the games. You might also find it useful to let children preview the games on the DVD so they can better understand how the games are played.In part I of the book, you learn about the benefits of parachute play and how to lead parachute games. You also discover how to use the games to enhance children’s social skills, personal behavior, perceptual and physical skills, and basic motor skills. Part I also covers how to care for your parachute and extend its life. In part II, you are presented with 59 games, divided into low, moderate, and high activity levels. You can use the handy games finder to locate just the game for your group and situation. Parachute Games With DVD, Second Edition, provides the games and everything you need to help you confidently adapt each game to your group so that each child can learn, gro

Gold Medal Nutrition – 4th Edition (Book) $24.95 Significantly expanded and updated, the popular Australian sports nutrition manual Gold Medal Nutrition is back and more relevant to athletes than ever. The fourth edition sports a new look, improved illustrations, and new discussions of key topics like cramps, the stitch, and sports drinks. Clear and concise, it is a practical resource for recreational and elite athletes, coaches, and health professionals who want to keep up on the changing world of sports nutrition – but don’t have a lot of time. With the easy-to-follow format in Gold Medal Nutrition, readers can find the advice they need, when they need it, in a matter of seconds. The text’s discussion of the physiology behind fuel intake and muscle contraction will be useful to athletes who want to gain a competitive edge in any sport. The book explains how to build endurance and energy with the right mix of protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and liquids. Particularly helpful are the sound tips for burning fat, building muscle, and losing weight safely and sensibly. Readers will feel more confident eating out, reading food labels, and even choosing snacks as they integrate these guidelines into their daily lives. Glenn Cardwell is an accredited practicing dietitian and sports dietitian in Western Australia. While previous editions of his book have been used primarily in Australia, Gold Medal Nutrition, Fourth Edition, contains universal principles that anyone will find useful. In his comprehensive-but not overwhelming-text, the author clarifies how to:get enough protein,find the best nutritional supplements, eat to bulk up,select the best pre-sport meals,drink the best fluids for sports,travel well and avoid jet lag, andget enough iron and calcium.Gold Medal Nutrition, Fourth Edition, is well organized, making it easy to navigate. Part I discusses the fuel systems used in generating muscle power, gives the principles of good nutrition for healthy body functioning, and covers key aspects of sports nutrition. Part II delves into the cooking and food-purchasing habits athletes need in order to perform at their best. Athletes will learn what to eat before, during, and after participation in sport. In part III, the author covers a concern of most athletes: how to control their body fat and gain muscle. 3/23/2006 copyright, 208 pages.

Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies (book) $19.95 Five-time U.S. singles and 11-time doubles champion Dan Seemiller, possibly the best American table tennis player ever, shares his secrets for top-level play in Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies. Readers will learn the best table tennis techniques, strategies, and conditioning methods for success. The authors provide beginning through advanced players with practical tips that make a difference. The book features 29 drills for developing better shot-making skills. Seemiller’s creative shot and grip innovations will give players an edge. The 124 photos and illustrations make it easy for players to learn the proper techniques and sharpen skills. Plus, the book offers drill variations designed to hone the skills of advanced players and professionals. Winning Table Tennis shows players how to * choose the right equipment, * serve and return serves, * use proper footwork and get into position, * practice more efficiently, * prepare for competitions, * make effective strategy decisions in singles and doubles play, and * condition the body for optimal performance. Also provided is a conditioning program to help prevent injuries and prepare players for optimal performance. CONTENTS Part I: Sharpening Your Skills Chapter 1. Standard Strokes and Advanced Variations All the shots, including Seemiller’s own innovations Chapter 2. Serves and Returns of Serves The best way to train for serves and returns Chapter 3. Footwork Movement and positioning Part II: Preparing to Play Chapter 4. Choosing the Right Equipment Tailor your equipment to your style and level of play Chapter 5. Training Preparation and Care Warming up and stretching Chapter 6. Conditioning Drills Train physically and mentally Chapter 7. Total Conditioning For optimal readiness to compete Part III: Competing to Win Chapter 8. Tournament Preparation What to expect when you compete Chapter 9. Tournament Tactics Strategies for matching any opponent Chapter 10. Thinking Like a Winner From goal-setting to slumpbusting ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dan Seemiller knows table tennis, drawing from years of professional competition, international-level coaching, and his love of the game. Seemiller was the #1 player on the U.S. table tennis team from 1973 to 1983. He was U.S. singles champion 5 times and doubles champion 11 times, winning 8 years in a row. In 1977 he and his doubles partner made the quarter finals of the World Championships–the first U.S. team to go that far in internat

Play Practice Book (Copyright 2001, 200 pages) $29.95 Play Practice: The Games Approach to Teaching and Coaching Sports presents a clear alternative to traditional approaches that will revitalize your own teaching and coaching. It replaces mindless games and mechanistic training methods with creative and enjoyable practice that improves students’ skills and enhances their tactical understanding.This book focuses on teaching game play first instead of technique and skill — an approach that sets it apart from other games-approach texts. It provides answers to many of the problems that sports educators face, such as motivating reluctant or resistant students.Developed by an internationally known authority on the subject, Play Practice: The Games Approach to Teaching and Coaching Sports provides both the theoretical basis and the practical plans for changing practice from drudgery to an educational experience young people look forward to. Part I introduces the innovative Play Practice approach and explains how it can lead to more effective coaching and teaching. Part II applies Play Practice to a great variety of games and describes specific approaches to improving technical ability and developing game sense. Part III discusses techniques the sports educator can use to make the Play Practice approach most effective.The book’s 50 illustrations and 20 photos demonstrate specific approaches to games as well as ideas that can work for multiple games. These features will help you visualize how to apply the Play Practice approach with beginners as well as elite players in sports as diverse as skiing and tennis.This book will challenge your thinking about how sports should be taught, help you reassess your own methods, and provide a new and versatile model you can apply with great success — one practice, one game at a time. About the AuthorAlan Launder has been deeply involved in sports for more than 50 years as a competitor, teacher and coach. In that time he has worked in Great Britain, the United States, and Australia. Since 1973, he has been a senior lecturer at the University of South Australia, where he helped to develop a four-year degree course in physical education — teacher education that became a model for programs in other countries. He won the 1992 Rothmans Prize in recognition of his ability to develop and communicate innovative ideas in sports education. The paper that won the prize, “Coach Education Towards the 21st Century,� has had a great influence on the coach education programs of man

Star Wars: Legacy #40 Comic Book $2.99 On Tatooine, Cade Skywalker has promised to think about what he’s becoming, and the choices he’s made — but he didn’t say when. And before he’ll have time to think, Cade has to get himself and his crew out of reach of the Empire and Black Sun! It’s not true that you can’t go home. You can, but getting away again is the hard part! 40 pages.

Hellboy The Wild Hunt #6 Comic Book $2.99 With the Queen of Blood’s legion of followers growing ever larger, it’s clear that Hellboy needs to find some powerful allies of his own if he’s to have any hope of saving humankind. As luck would have it, it seems one has found him. But this mysterious benefactor — an ancient sorceress of legendary power and ambition — has an agenda of her own . . . on behalf of Hellboy’s ancestors! This issue also includes the action-packed conclusion of Gary Gianni’s two-part return to The MonsterMen! Shocking secrets about Hellboy’s bloodline revealed! 32 pages.

Flow in Sports Book (Copyright 1999, 192 pages) $19.95 The experience of flow is still one of the least understood phenomena in sport. And yet it is one of the richest, most memorable experiences an athlete will ever know.Some call it a natural “high.” Others refer to it as being “in a zone.” Whatever it’s called, flow is an elusive and very sought-after psychological state that athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists have tried to understand, harness, and employ to their benefit since Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi first coined the term back in the early 1970s. Now, in the first book devoted exclusively to flow in sports, the pioneering legend Csikszentmihalyi and sport psychology researcher Susan Jackson attempt not only to explain the phenomenon but also to identify the key conditions associated with its occurrence.The book begins with a description of what flow is and is not. Flow is defined as a person’s total absorption into an activity. While it is always a peak, satisfying experience, it is not necessarily associated with peak performance on every occasion.Most of the book delves deeply into the key factors leading up to and accompanying the flow experience. The authors also recommend certain actions on the part of the athlete or coach to optimize the conditions in training and performance that allow flow to occur. The book is full of vivid examples, captivating quotes, and revealing research findings that enhance the authors’ clear and insightful text.The sport setting is rife with opportunities to experience flow-be it in pick-up games or the Olympics. But until now, flow has been an infrequent, accidental, and even mysterious phenomenon to most athletes. With Flow in Sports, this optimal experience becomes both more familiar and more achievable. Get to know flow, and get into it. Find out what you’ve been missing.About the AuthorSusan Jackson and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi combine their backgrounds to present the most authoritative work on the phenomenon of flow in sports, bringing together the expertise of the world’s leading authority on flow with the leading researcher on the subject.Susan Jackson, PhD, won two awards for her ground-breaking doctoral dissertation, titled “Elite Athletes in Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Sport Experience.” Jackson has continued to conduct research and publish articles on flow in sports, and is known internationally for her work on the subject.She brings to her work the perspectives of athlete, coach, teacher, sport psychology consultant, and university lectur

Social Issues in Sport – 1st Edition (Book) $76.95 Sport is all around us. Yet few of us look critically at how it affects our lives – and even fewer look at how we as a society affect sport. Social Issues in Sport is an outstanding introduction to the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society and the perfect tool for examining sport from a critical perspective. The text’s engaging writing style, full-color format, and sound learning tools make it accessible and effective at getting students involved in and excited about the material. A full array of instructor resources make this book a highly functional and enjoyable way for instructors to introduce this subject to their students. While the book is solidly grounded in research, it does not dwell on theory. Social Issues in Sport is written to whet the appetite of students in sport management and sport studies for a deeper look at the issues, contradictions, and confusion that characterize our love–hate affair with sport. In Social Issues in Sport, students will find heavy emphasis on areas that other texts often overlook-including the role of coaches, importance of lifetime sport and fitness, sport in education, and sport for special populations such as the physically and mentally challenged and the elderly. As a result, students gain a complete view of what constitutes sport and physical activity and a firm grasp of the sociocultural considerations vital to their understanding of sport. Students are encouraged to see the sport world not only with their eyes wide open to the problems but also with an optimistic, encouraging view of its future.Author Ronald Woods draws on a lifetime in sport as a participant, observer, fan, teacher, coach, administrator, and critic. His wide-lens view of sport helps students make sense of the world of sport and physical activity and, more important, apply it to their own personal and professional lives. Woods’ easy-to-comprehend distinction between sport for recreational participation, high performance, and spectating illuminates for students the profound differences in how sport can be viewed and challenges their thinking about their own roles as participants and spectators. Woods’ diverse background in sports gives him a unique perspective and allows him to write with a style and clarity that students will appreciate.This full-color book is organized into four parts that reflect the presence of sports around us. Part I sets the stage for studying sport in society. Part II examines the scope a

Focused for Soccer Book (Copyright 2001, 192 pages) $19.95 Successful soccer players understand the game, have the skills to execute the techniques and tactics, and are conditioned to meet the physical demands of the sport. A fourth and equally important factor in soccer success is mental toughness. Being a champion requires concentration, discipline, motivation, and a positive attitude.Now players can learn to meet and overcome the mental challenges of intense competition with Focused for Soccer. This book alone delivers such in-depth, easy-to-follow guidelines for maximizing individual performance on the soccer field.Focused for Soccer will help you sharpen mental skills and unleash your full potential. Better than general sport psychology text, Focused for Soccer is filled with practical tips and step-by-step techniques that transfer directly to the game. Part of Human Kinetics’ popular Focused for Sports series, this book makes the case that physical skills and conditioning must be combined with psychological skills to be a champion. European coach and sport psychologist Bill Beswick is the world’s leading authority on the mental aspects of soccer performance. Beswick’s insights and anecdotes enrich the expert instruction throughout the book. He explains how he has applied the training techniques successfully in his many years as a coach and consultant.Beswick begins by helping you create an honest player assessment and a plan of action. He then guides you through every key factor of the mental game that will improve performance, including positive outlook, intensity of actions, imagination, winning attitudes, healthy competitiveness, and true teamwork. In many sections, the author shows techniques used by professional athletes and sport psychologists to boost performance to a higher level. Encouraging athletes to play “first with the head, then with the heart,” Focused for Soccer is a players’ and coaches’ guide to all of the psychological tools necessary to become a soccer champion. It is an invaluable tool for improving the foundation of your game and an outstanding guidebook for any physical athletic training program.About the AuthorBill Beswick is a leader in the field of applied sport psychology. With a master’s of education and a background as the head coach of England’s men’s basketball team, Bill became the first sport psychology consultant to operate full time in English professional soccer.Beswick is currently the Consultant Sports Psychologist to Manchester United. Previously, Beswi

Introduction to Athletic Training – 2nd Edition (Book) $75.95 Featuring expanded and updated content,Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition, presents both theoretical and practical information on the duties of an athletic trainer as part of a team approach to caring for injured and ill athletes. The book will provide students with a solid background in athletic training so that they can develop their skills and both succeed and advance in their training and courses. Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition, is the perfect guide for athletic trainers striving to keep their athletes healthy and injury free. Part of Human Kinetics’ Athletic Training Education Series, the text not only provides the information on the role of an athletic trainer in caring for injured and ill athletes, but it also considers both the prevention and management of injuries and illnesses. It spans many topics, including professionalism in athletic training, risk factors in sport participation, pre participation physical exams, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, preventive efforts including environmental concerns and protective devices, and emergency care.The second edition includes many updates and improvements:A revised chapter on pharmacology that simplifies terminology and deepens the reader’s understanding of the effects of common drugs used in athleticsA comprehensive chapter on epidemiology that discusses how to evaluate information on injury trends and use it to reduce the risk of future injuriesAn expanded chapter with updated nutritional requirements and concerns for physically active peopleMore student-friendly elements including new critical thinking questions in each chapter, more abundant discussion topics, chapter objectives, scenarios, helpful Internet resources, chapter summaries, and a glossary. The second edition is packaged with a Primal Pictures software product titled Essentials of Interactive Functional Anatomy. This CD-ROM will help students thoroughly review components of structural anatomy with a complete high-resolution 3-D model of the human musculature. The model can be rotated and allows for 11 layers of anatomy to be visually removed-from muscles down to bones. The CD also includes 34 animations-each which can be viewed from four different angles-showing clinical muscle function and providing students with a strong sense of the movement and motions around joints. To reinforce the content, IFA Essentials also offers an interactive quiz. Students can select the level of diffic

Applying Sport Psychology – 1st Edition (Book) $55.95 Imagine being in a room with more than 20 renowned researchers and consultants in sport psychology, who are giving advice to elite coaches and athletes. The sport psychologists delve into numerous topics, such as goal setting, mental imagery, routines, team cohesion, and the coach – athlete relationship. The coaches and athletes augment the recommendations by sharing their perspectives and experiences on each topic. Together, these researchers, consultants, coaches, and athletes bridge the gap between theory and practice in a way that has never been done before. This hypothetical room has been created in Applying Sport Psychology: Four Perspectives. In each chapter four experts present their perspectives based on the current research and their understanding of the topics. Coaches and athletes relate that research to their real-world experiences, providing tips based on what has worked for them on and off the field or court to improve their performances. Students and professionals in sport psychology will benefit byGaining four perspectives on each concept and its application. Learning how to customize those concepts and applications to any situation.Developing the tools to meet clients’ needs and to be a successful sport psychologist.In Applying Sport Psychology: Four Perspectives more than 50 contributors from around the globe make the study of sport psychology come alive. The four perspectives on each topic present a well-rounded approach to understanding team and individual sport performance. Because readers are privy to a conversation of sorts taking place among these four key stakeholders, they will gain understanding from the varying perspectives, increase their knowledge, and improve their interactions with clients. In part I, explore five psychological areas: motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, and emotions. In part II, study the mental tools that athletes can use to improve their training and competitive performances. In part III, examine the roles of coach and team as they affect athletic performance. In part IV, learn about the most serious challenges athletes face and how to overcome them. Applying Sport Psychology: Four Perspectives is focused on the specific issues affecting athletic performance and uses a unique, multiple-perspective approach. With Applying Sport Psychology: Four Perspectives, learn how to apply the theory that helps athletes perform to their potential. With the in-depth analysis and discussions among the aut

Matters of the Heart: Adventures in Sports Medicine (Book) $19.95 Matters of the Heart: Adventures in Sports Medicine is a fascinating look into the life of one of the pioneers in the field of exercise science. Dr. Balke made invaluable contributions to the fields of physiology, athletic performance, and cardiac rehabilitation. His revolutionary “Balke Protocol� treadmill stress test remains an integral part of fitness assessment and has literally saved the lives of thousands of people since its inception and adoption. Includes nearly two dozen photographs.

Morning Strength Workouts – 1st Edition (Book) $16.95 A strength training routine to fit every morning schedule! You know that exercising in the morning is the best way to exercise regularly, manage weight, and provide a strong start to your day. Morning Strength Workouts describes how to maximize the benefits of your early-day exercises no matter what your energy level is or how much time you have to spare.Morning Strength Workouts provides 20-, 30-, 45-, and 60-minute workouts designed for endurance, size, strength, power, and general fitness so that you can choose the right workout based on your fitness goals and available time. Whether you’re using free weights or machines, exercising at the gym or at home, this book allows you to customize workouts to achieve your individual strength goals. And, with information on nutrition, injury prevention, and program design, you can be assured that every morning session will be productive. With Morning Strength Workouts, you will never tire of your morning routine again. Morning Strength Workouts is part of the Morning Workout series, books designed to help you get in tune with both mind and body, stay motivated, and improve your morning exercise experience.11/8/2006 copyright, 240 pages.

Martial Arts Mind and Body – 1st Edition (Book) $17.95 Take performance to the next level! Martial artists have long been admired for their discipline and feats of mental and physical strength as well as the ability to shut out distraction and focus precisely on the task at hand. Martial Arts Mind & Body reveals how you can achieve excellence through mind and body training for enhanced performance and enjoyment in martial arts or any other sport.Martial Arts Mind & Body combines the best mental and physical training principles of various martial art forms. Centered on the Japanese concept of kiai, the book explains how to unite your mental, physical, and spiritual energies. As a result, you will be able tosharpen concentration and awareness,improve your ability to learn new skills,perform better in training and competition, and remain focused under stress.As you learn how to integrate the energy of the mind and body, you will increase your resistance to fatigue, discomfort, and distraction. You’ll also learn techniques to control the body’s responses to respiration, metabolism, and muscle relaxation. Make Martial Arts Mind & Body part of your training and soon you will think, feel, and move better than ever.5/25/2000 copyright, 176 pages.

Resistance to Exercise Book (Copyright 2002, 360 pages) $43.95 Resistance to Exercise: A Social Analysis of Inactivity is an in-depth exploration of the social forces that perpetuate a sedentary lifestyle. Author Mary McElroy provides an insightful analysis of the social problems associated with physical inactivity and recommends solutions for re-engineering environmental and social institutions to increase physical activity.Part I describes the scope of the sedentary living problem in contemporary society and offers a history of physical activity and health throughout the 20th century.Part II discusses the role of changing families and the impact of school, work environments, and the health care system on exercise.Part III analyzes how the social institutions discussed in part II as well as the community at large affect attitudes toward physical activity.Resistance to Exercise: A Social Analysis of Inactivity broadens and expands current notions about individual responsibility for lifestyle changes. This book will help health and fitness program administrators to better understand the social forces that influence people’s resistance to participation in activity programs. In addition, it will motivate physical activity professionals to continue their promotion of physical activity as a major health benefit.About the Author

Human Kinetics High-Performance Sports Conditioning Book $23.99 Today’s athletes are breaking records that many thought were untouchable-in large part due to the major advances in sports training. High-Performance Sports Conditioning combines these superior modern methods with sample training programs, workouts, and drills to serve as the only conditioning guide you’ll need this season. This landmark book presents the principles and practices of this new era of athletic training in the most thorough and useful text ever of its kind. The first step in building a conditioning program is testing and building up the nine essential fitness components including power, strength, speed, quickness, coordination, agility, flexibility, local muscular endurance, and cardiovascular aerobic capacity and endurance. Next you tailor the training exercises and drills to the development of sport-specific performance factors. Then you periodize the training program precisely for peak performance at critical points in the competitive season, and if necessary, use a safe and effective reconditioning regimen to bring an athlete back from injury. High-Performance Sports Conditioning brings together 22 of the finest and most respected contributors ever assembled for a sports conditioning guide. The strength and conditioning coaches for the Cleveland Indians, Vancouver Canucks, Miami Heat, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Mutiny, United States Olympic Training Center, and other top sports organizations share their best drills and workouts for developing full athletic potential in 11 sports. Internationally acclaimed experts such as Don Chu on power, Mark Verstegen on coordination and agility, and Tudor Bompa on periodization provide the very best information and insights in their respective areas of training. -Copyright 2001 -Paperback -376 pages

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Dynatomy – Dynamic Human Anatomy – 1st Edition (Book) $60.95 With Dynatomy, bring to life the wonders of human movement and applied anatomy for your students. The book is written for students of human performance who have completed an introductory human anatomy course and need a strong text in functional anatomy. The entertaining and easy-to-understand text considers fundamental movements – including posture, walking, running, jumping, throwing, kicking, and lifting-together with selected exercise and sport movements. The emphasis of Dynatomy is on dynamic muscular motions rather than structural anatomy. Students benefit from a discussion of simple and complex human movements combined with an analysis of muscles in motion. The text also introduces the muscle control formula and explains how students can use it to identify the way in which muscles contract during various examples of human movement.Part I presents an overview of the anatomical foundations of movement and the essential requirements for movement control. Part II examines dynamic movements and basic mechanics, muscular function, fundamental movements, and specialized movements. The book is packed with features that will deepen students’ appreciation of human movement: A wealth of unique illustrations and photos complement the text and improve understanding of difficult concepts. Chapter objectives, key terms, review questions, and summaries encourage students to interact with and remember the content. Movement analyses give students critical exposure to functional human movements.Interactive Anatomy CD Included!Completing the text is a new Primal Pictures CD-ROM titled Essentials of Interactive Functional Anatomy (IFA Essentials). This software will help students thoroughly review components of structural anatomy through the use of computer-graphic models of human anatomy derived from MRI scan data. Fully interactive 3-D animations show muscular and joint function.IFA Essentials features a complete high-resolution 3-D model of the human musculature. The model can be rotated and allows for 11 layers of anatomy to be visually removed-from muscles down to bones. Specific muscles within the 3-D model can be highlighted, allowing users to view accompanying text about the selected muscle, such as name, primary action, agonists, antagonists, proximal and distal attachments, innervation, and blood supply. Text also accompanies specific ligaments within the model, providing information on function, injury mechanism, and

Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design (Book) $58.95 Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design:Explains, with sample unit plans, how to teach the basics of 10 popular dance forms for K–12 settingsExplains how to apply educational theories to dance Presents dance education in context of the national standards for danceHelps readers build portfolios that demonstrate their ability to create lesson plans, a unit plan, and a dance curriculumThere’s a lot more to dance education than steps and dances. To be successful, dance educators must practice a variety of skills that go far beyond dancing. They must incorporate educational theories to meet state and national arts standards, establish a solid knowledge base of the dance form to be taught, and set up developmentally appropriate learning experiences. To help aspiring dance educators acquire the skills that will make them successful in the classroom, this book provides vital information on teaching methods in general, then shares specific applications for teaching each dance form.Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design presents a conceptual model of dance education that embraces dance as an art form and disseminates it through learning experiences in dancing, dance making, and dance appreciation. Through this book, dance educators will broaden their understanding of the dance content that is appropriate for their students and their educational setting.Part I presents an overview of the teaching and learning process in dance, including the background information necessary to plan, organize, set up, and deliver an effective learning experience. It provides essential information about the national standards in dance and guides readers smoothly through the process of : identifying both dance content knowledge and teacher knowledge,developing observation skills, being aware of how students learn movement, constructing a dance class,choosing a presentational method, addressing student behaviors in the classroom, analyzing the learning environment, andteaching for artistic development across various dance forms.Part II offers ideas for unit and curriculum development, design, and evaluation. Readers will learn how to create learning experiences, lesson plans, unit plans, and finally a dance curriculum. They will become familiar with four categories of dance that encompass 10 dance forms; they also will discover the application of movement, choreographic, and aesthetic principles to these dance forms. Readers will find step-by-step instructio

Winning Racquetball: Skills, Drills, and Strategies (book) $19.95 Whether you’re a competitive tournament player or a recreational player, Winning Racquetball: Skills, Drills, and Strategies will help you improve your game. The authors veteran instructor Ed Turner and #9-ranked professional racquetball player Woody Clouse show you all the shots and strategies for success on the court. And you’ll see them from two views: the objective eye of an instructor and the keen competitive eye of a touring professional. Using more than 140 photos and illustrations, the authors provide practical tips for beginning through advanced players, plus drills for each level. Inside you’ll find valuable information on selecting equipment and facilities; safety and injury prevention and treatment; conditioning to improve strength, power, flexiblity, and endurance; common errors and how to correct them; effective game strategies for doubles and tournament play; and mental conditioning and outthinking opponents. This invaluable handbook is divided into three parts that cover everything you need to know. In Part I you’ll learn how to pick out the equipment and facility that’s right for you. The authors also outline a conditioning program that will help prevent injuries and improve your skill level. Part II shows you how to use practice sessions and drills to broaden your arsenal of shots. You’ll strengthen your forehand and backhand and learn how to hit effective passing, kill, backwall, and ceiling shots. The authors also address the all-important serve. If you’re a competitive racquetball player, the secrets you’ll find in Part III of Winning Racquetball are indispensable. You’ll discover how to use your brain as well as your feet to cover the court, outthink your opponent, and play effective doubles and cutthroat games. And, top-ranked player Woody Clouse gives you a glimpse of the practice regimen and professional demands of an International Racquetball Tour professional. You’ll also find a practical miniclinic designed to help you diagnose and correct the 13 most common errors made by racquetball players. AUDIENCE How-to guide for players at all levels. CONTENTS Part I: Preparing to Play Chapter 1. Choosing Equipment and Facilities Chapter 2. Conditioning and Safety Chapter 3. Determining Your Playing Level Part II: Mastering Skills and Strategies Chapter 4. Practicing and Drilling Chapter 5. Hitting Forehands and Backhands Chapter 6. Hitting Passing and Kill Shots Chapter 7. Hitting Backwall, Volley, Lob, and Ceiling S

Exercise and Intracellular Regulation of Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle – 1st Edition (Book) $22.95 This book examines the effects of acute and chronic exercise on the metabolism of cyclic AMP and protein kinase in cardiac and skeletal muscle. Written by four of the world leaders in this emerging area of exercise biochemistry, Exercise and Intracellular Regulation of Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle also presents information gained during more than 20 years of work in the Soviet Union.Michael Kalinski directed groundbreaking work at the Kiev State Institute of Physical Culture and the Kiev Research Institute of Biochemistry, two institutes known for establishing new frontiers in exercise biochemistry. In this book, he shares the results of his studies there in the areas of hormonal and intracellular regulation of metabolism.The book is divided into three parts. Part I provides a comprehensive review of the role of phosphorylation in the functional regulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle. Part II presents new information describing the effects of exercise on cAMP and cAMP-dependent protein kinase. Part III summarizes this information.This monograph is an excellent reference for exercise biochemists and exercise physiologists. “Non-exercise” biochemists and physiologists who want to fully understand cardiac and skeletal muscle physiology and biochemistry will also find this to be a helpful source.5/2/1995 copyright, 96 pages.

Golf Past 50 – 1st Edition (Book) $16.95 Golf greats like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Arnold Palmer provide a daily reminder-there is life after 50 on the golf course. In fact, these top pros and thousands of other 50-and-over players are finding that with the right preparation, the golden years can be some of the most successful and enjoyable they’ve ever had on the greens and fairways. Golf Past 50 offers practical advice and professional insights for those players who want to continue to enjoy golf and play it successfully throughout their lives. Written by two experts at Senior Golfer magazine, the book discusses golf fundamentals, fitness and flexibility, breakthroughs in equipment technology, and keeping the game fun. In Golf Past 50, readers will learn how to: match equipment with their golf goals and playing style,lower scores through proper course management,develop a smoother putting stroke,improve stroke consistency and accuracy,overcome the yips (mental breakdowns during putting), andtake a fuller swing to get more distance out of shots.Featured in the book are dozens of lessons, tips, and drills from Senior Tour pros like Hale Irwin, Graham Marsh, Jim Colbert, Larry Nelson, and Bob Duval. Through anecdotes and step-by-step instruction, they cover everything from balance and back swing to driving strategy and putting. With Golf Past 50, players 50 and over can rest assured that their best golf lies ahead.Golf Past 50 is part of the Ageless Athlete Series published by Human Kinetics, designed to help readers stay active and feel younger every day.11/15/2000 copyright, 184 pages.

San Francisco Running Guide – 1st Edition (Book) $16.95 With nearly a million acres of beautiful parklands, countless breathtaking mountain and canyon trails, spectacular cityscapes around every corner, and hundreds of miles of gorgeous coastline, the toughest part of running in San Francisco may be deciding on a route to explore first. San Francisco Running Guide was written to help make the difficult decision of where to run in the Bay Area an easy one. The book introduces local and visiting runners alike to 35 of the best running routes, plus it gives complete course information about the top 10 races-from 5 Ks to marathons-held annually in the Bay Area. For each running route included, the book provides:an explanation of why it was selected;a detailed map showing roads and trails to follow on the route;an icon key that shows route distance, scenery, terrain, hill ratings, and available facilities; access information that tells how to get to the starting point;course information that describes every step of the run; and”Foot Notes” that provide additional information to make the run more enjoyable.Author Bob Cooper-a former Running Times executive editor, a competitive runner, and a longtime Bay Area resident-scouted each route himself so runners don`t have to waste their own time exploring unsuitable or less-than-enjoyable routes. Visitors running the routes will get to experience the unique beauty of San Francisco and the Bay Area firsthand, while resident runners will discover routes they never knew existed. 2/24/1998 copyright, 160 pages.

Exercise for Frail Elders – 1st Edition (Book) $39.95 Today’s fitness leader not only needs training in leading a comprehensive exercise program but also needs an understanding of the limitations and special needs of those with illness, disability, chronic disorders, or a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise for Frail Elders assists you in designing an exercise program as part of either a general recreation, wellness, restorative, or rehabilitation program. It is a practical reference for those instructors working with seniors, the frail elderly, and other special adult populations.This training guide will give program directors, administrators, and fitness leaders the tools they need to help frail elders and adults with special needs maintain or improve their level of functional fitness. Most older adults have special needs, and this guide will equip leaders to teach exercise to all older adults. Exercise for Frail Elders offers assistance with the inherent challenges in when working with older adults. At the same time, the text shows leaders how to promote a sense of fun and social connectedness in an exercise program.In the text, exercise programs begin with seated exercises and progress through standing exercises. They are presented in a linear progression that mirrors the setup of a comprehensive exercise class:Warm-up exercises for enhancing range of motion, stretching, posture, and breathing exercisesAerobic training exercises for increasing cardiovascular enduranceResistance training exercises for increasing muscular strength and enduranceCool-down exercises for promoting flexibility and relaxationThe authors have gone to great lengths to ensure that individual exercises are clear and accurately illustrated. Each exercise has photos, safety tips, and reminders as well as variation and progression options that will enable you to be creative and flexible with your fitness program and tailor your program to meet participants’ needs.Exercise for Frail Elders is divided into two parts. Part I describes how to plan a successful program; assess individual needs; ensure safety; and develop leadership skills for presenting, motivating, and creating a sense of belonging in your classes. Part II shows how to implement exercise programs tailored to frail elders and those with special needs. The last chapter of part II presents strategies for putting together an exercise program to accommodate the participants, which includes developing the program as participants’ skills improve.What makes Exercise for Fr

Coaching the Shotgun Triple Option (Book) by Tony DeMeo $17.87 How and why to install, teach, and make the gun triple an effective part of a team’s offense. Covers alignments and formations, offensive line play (create seams and double teams), backfield play (speed in space), receiver play (blocking the edge), tight end play, quarterback play (the trigger), attacking defenses, the flip option (a counter triple), attacking defenses with the flip option, the two-gun triple, attacking defenses with the two-gun triple, and developmental drills. Features over 100 diagrams and illustrations to make learning and coaching the gun triple fast and easy.2004, 102 pages. Features the NCAA Richmond Spiders.

Understanding and Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries – 1st Edition (Book) $82.95 With more than 200,000 athletes each year suffering noncontact injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee, there is finally an up-to-date reference for professionals whose work involves developing and implementing programs to prevent such injuries. Understanding and Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries provides an authoritative description of the biomechanical, clinical, and injury factors pertinent to the athletes-primarily girls and young women-who experience this problem. To help readers understand how to incorporate targeted interventions, the book uses a preventive rather than strictly clinical approach to ACL injuries. It provides a thorough description of the current problem on an international scale, the rationale for developing prevention programs, the discrete risk factors for noncontact ACL injuries, and an analysis of current research data on the effects of interventions designed to prevent these injuries. Understanding and Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries will help readersclearly understand the incidence, cost, and need to quantify risk factors related to the onset of noncontact ACL injuries;compare various prevention programs and learn why prevention programs should be implemented-especially among young women-to reduce the potential for injury; andunderstand the interplay between biomechanical and neuromuscular risk factors and become aware of the role hormones, bracing, and biofeedback play.Understanding and Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries is based on proceedings from a conference conducted by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and draws on the work of renowned experts in the field. The book logically progresses through four parts to help physicians, professionals, coaches, and other readers better understand the problem and how they may play a part in its prevention. Part I addresses the problem of ACL injuries, including the incidence of injury, risk factors, and costs associated with injuries. Part II examines injury prevention programs, their similarities and differences, and their relative effectiveness. Part III presents the latest information on biomechanical and neuromuscular mechanisms of ACL injuries. Part IV explores hormonal and anatomic risk factors and preventive bracing for ACL injuries. To illustrate the preventive approaches that may be used, the book contains photographs of individuals actually performing the progressions involved in the programs. Other helpful resources includ

Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults – 1st Edition (Book) $68.95 Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults is the first book to detail the fundamental knowledge and skills associated with the training modules outlined in the International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults. The curriculum guidelines, published in 2004, were developed by an international coalition of senior fitness specialists.Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults presents the competency-based objectives that fitness instructors should know and be able to perform to lead safe and effective physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities. A comprehensive blend of theory, practical content, and detailed instruction, the text is organized into five parts:Part I introduces the new field of gerokinesiology; provides an overview of the aging process; and discusses the benefits of an active lifestyle in disease prevention, health promotion, and quality of life.Part II provides information and guidelines for pre exercise screenings and assessments, client feedback, and goal setting.Part III focuses on the core fitness and skill components of a well-rounded physical activity program for older adults, including warm-up and cool-down, flexibility and resistance training, aerobic exercise, and balance and mobility training.Part IV introduces specialty program and training methods, including exercise such as yoga, aquatic exercise, and master athlete training.Part V covers how to apply principles of motor learning to program design; teaching, leadership, and motivational skills; special considerations for specific medical conditions; and legal and professional ethics and standards for instructors.Application activities at the end of each chapter help the reader to synthesize the information and prepare them to design well-rounded physical activity programs for older adults. Other student-friendly elements include chapter objectives, introductions, summaries, study questions, key terms, and key points. In addition, numerous photos, figures, and tables make the book not just interesting, but visually appealing as well. This book is ideal for undergraduate students, and it is an excellent reference for physical activity instructors of older adults, fitness specialists, personal trainers, and activity directors. 11/24/2004 copyright, 424 pages.

Adventure Education: Theory and Applications – 1st Edition (Book) $30.95 Adventure Education: Theory and Applications allows students toget a broad view of adventure education and programming;explore the role of games, low- and high-element courses, and outdoor pursuits in adventure education; use key concepts, student activities, and Web-based research to enhance the learning process;employ real-world examples to explore strategies for adventure education in a variety of settings; andlearn core skills for effective facilitation and leadership preparation in adventure programming.With Adventure Education: Theory and Applications, adventure education enters the educational mainstream. This comprehensive text is ideal for introductory adventure courses in a variety of college departments and as a reference for professionals in the field.Project Adventure, a leader in the field of facilities-based adventure learning, teams up with leading adventure educators and professionals to provide a broad view of adventure education and programming. Together, they present the foundational theories and applications of adventure education. In doing so, theyexplore the role of games, low- and high-element courses, and outdoor pursuits in adventure education;cover the core skills for effective facilitation and leadership preparation; include student-friendly features, such as key concepts, summaries, student activities, additional readings, and Web-based research to meet students’ levels of experience and enhance the easy delivery of the course; andrecommend strategies for adventure education and programming based on real-world examples that connect to a variety of recreational, educational, therapeutic, and community settings. Part I presents the history of adventure education as well as the numerous theories and philosophies that have informed its development. It explores the world of adventure in education, health care, and therapeutic, corporate, and school settings. It also provides an overview of adventure organizations and career options, which is helpful to students who are interested in pursuing the study of adventure.Part II outlines the technical and pedagogical skills needed for facilitating adventure experiences. Part III describes each adventure component, explaining how they work in the educational process. It covers facilities-based pursuits such as games, cooperative activities and initiatives, and challenge courses as well as outdoor pursuits. Some sample activities and many additional resources are provided. Th

Outdoor Education: Methods and Strategies – 1st Edition (Book) $44.95 Outdoor Education: Methods and Strategies will show students how to use physical, cognitive, and affective methods to teach lessons in different settings to different audiences; link educational theories to teaching methods and choose the best method for each setting; and implement strategies with easy-to-use forms and lesson plans.Outdoor Education: Methods and Strategies provides all the necessary information and tools for teaching outdoor education. It applies educational theories to outdoor teaching methods and helps educators choose the instructional strategy that will work best for their audience, whether they’re in a school, nature center, adventure center, camp, environmental learning center, government agency, or university. This text includes the following features:Easy-to-use forms for designing, implementing, and evaluating outdoor lesson plansSix highly detailed sample lesson plans, representing a variety of settings for different age groups and abilities and using physical, cognitive, and affective methodsTeaching tips, real-life case studies, and interactive exercises to apply concepts in each chapterOutdoor Education: Methods and Strategies contains practical lesson plans and examples that go beyond the normal scope of a text. It includes key concepts, objectives, and summaries for each chapter, and it presents an extensive set of educational methods and applications to foster optimal learning.Part I defines what outdoor education is and details the professional expectations of an outdoor educator. It also explores educational theories that support outdoor education, including developmental stages, learning stages, and constructivism. Part II covers teacher preparation, including understanding the backgrounds and abilities of participants, creating a successful learning environment, teaching effectively in a variety of outdoor settings, and designing lesson plans.In part III, the authors explore methods and delivery of outdoor education. They examine the uses of physical, cognitive, and affective methods for teaching, and they provide six ready-to-use sample lessons. They also help readers reflect on, evaluate, and improve their lesson plans through experimentation.Outdoor Education: Methods and Strategies will benefit all educators, new or veteran, in enhancing their audience’s awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of the outdoors. Ultimately, it will advance educators’ abilities to increase people’s enjoyment and und

Personnel Management for Sport Directors – 1st Edition (Book) $24.95 If you handle any aspect of hiring, managing, or motivating staff, this unique resource can save you hours of frustration. Authored by two of the nation’s premier athletic administrators, Personnel Management for Sport Directors is loaded with real-life examples of how athletic directors cope with problems in their sport programs. Written specifically for practicing sport directors, this down-to-earth text shows you how to bring out the best in the people you work with. Part I provides practical guidelines for developing your leadership skills, helping you define your program philosophy, goals, and policies to build a strong foundation for your athletic program. In Part II, you’ll learn how to make the most of your people skills to help individuals develop their potential. The authors show you how to master the following techniques:Mentoring and educating peopleCommunicating clearlyResolving conflictsEffectively interviewing and evaluating personnelThe section on management skills, Part III, gives you specific instructions for applying your skills in a variety of settings and situations throughout the calendar year. You’ll find helpful guidelines and sample handouts for working with the distinct groups of people you deal with on the job:Student athletesParentsCoachesOfficialsStaff membersTo save you time in planning, communicating, and record keeping, the authors provide lots of sample forms that you can copy or adapt-so you can focus less on paperwork, more on people. The authors also share true-life, personal experiences that show you how to apply your leadership, people, and management skills in the situations you encounter every day.Take the stress out of managing personnel. Follow the practical guidelines in Personnel Management for Sport Directors, and tap the true potential of your staff and athletes.11/19/1998 copyright, 176 pages.

Recreational Sport Management – 4th Edition (Book) $53.95 Through Recreational Sport Management, Fourth Edition, you can do the following:Acquire the foundational knowledge, concepts, and real-world applications to succeed in the field of recreational sport management.Learn the keys to managing a variety of program delivery systems.Use more than 60 forms and checklists to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Recreational Sport Management, Fourth Edition, is back and stronger than ever. This new edition of a classic text has been significantly expanded and improved to keep students up to date in recreational sport management practices and prepare them for solid careers in the field. It also is a practical tool for professionals already working in the field.This latest edition continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the concepts and applications of effective recreational sport programming and administration. And it provides an even broader view of recreational sport management in various settings as well as guidance in professional changes and issues that have surfaced since the previous edition was published. This latest edition includes the following:New chapters on facility management, equipment, and maintenanceA new chapter on career implications, which offers practical guidance to students pursuing careers in recreational sport management Expanded chapters on a developmental approach, fitness, informal sport, planning, and finance A new management modelPart I presents an overview of the foundations of recreational sport management, including the evolution of recreational sport, a management model, a developmental approach to leadership in management, and a new chapter on pursuing careers in the field. Part II explores current delivery systems for various recreational sport settings, including instructional sport, informal sport, intramural and extramural sport, club sport, and fitness. Part III delves into the daily administrative aspects of recreational sport management. It includes new chapters that incorporate the fundamentals of facility management, equipment, and maintenance. Updated chapters on planning, personnel, finance, marketing, and legal concerns reflect current practices and trends in the field. This new edition comes with a CD-ROM that includes more than 60 forms and checklists that professionals use in their daily operations; these forms can be adjusted and printed for the precise needs of each facility. Recreational Sport Management, Fourth Edition, also includes these stud

Colorado Hut To Hut – Vol. II: Southern Region (Book) by Brian Litz $19.95 Formerly one volume, this book has so much new stuff in it that there are now 2 volumes. This one covers the southern part of the state (Crested Butte down to Antonito). The other volume is “Northern & Central”. Colorado’s hut system is the most extensive in North America, and this series covers it all! Maps, photos and detailed text give you trail info, equipment needs and safety tips.244 pages.

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Hiking Kentucky Book (Copyright 1998, 216 pages) $19.95 This is your complete guide to the most interesting and scenic day-hiking trails in Kentucky. No matter what part of the state you want to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy book will lead you to the right trail.Hiking Kentucky features the following:Detailed descriptions of 100 trails, including the length of trail, estimated time to hike it, and a difficulty rating144 easy-to-read park and trail mapsA map of each featured trail, with points of interest and trail distancesPractical information on how to get to parks, the park hours, available facilities, permits and rules, and a contact address and phone numberA convenient trail-finder grid that provides a summary of each trail’s features and location in the bookA section on nearby points of interest, with contact phone numbersHiking Kentucky makes it easy to enjoy self-guided tours of trails in all regions of the Bluegrass State. You’ll discover beautiful trails in 54 featured spots, including Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Natural Arch Scenic Area, Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge, and Mammoth Cave National Park.Authors Brook Elliott and Barbara Elliott are outdoor writers and longtime residents of the state who bring to life the history, terrain, flora, and fauna of each area. And their descriptions of nearby recreational and sightseeing destinations ensure that you won’t miss anything on your trip.Whether you live in Kentucky or are just visiting, there’s no better way to discover the natural beauty of the state than with Hiking Kentucky.About the AuthorBrook and Barbara Elliott are professional freelance writers specializing in travel and outdoor recreation. Their by-lines have appeared in more than 55 magazines, innumerable newspapers, and several books.Brook and Barbara have written about hiking, backpacking, camping, and wilderness exploration for publications ranging from Ladies’ Home Journal to Military Lifestyle; Camping & RV to Highways; Family Motor Coaching to Touring America; and Maiden Voyages to Fleetwood Lifestyle. Brook was formerly the hiking columnist for New York Outdoors, while Barbara served as the camping columnist for the same publication.The husband and wife team are long-time residents of the Bluegrass State. They jointly write a monthly column, “On The Road”, for Kentucky Living Magazine, which covers travel and outdoors in Kentucky; and Brook writes an outdoor column syndicated to several newspap

Athletic Taping and Bracing – 2nd Edition (Book) $47.95 Completely overhauled and updated, Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, is a leading text in its field. Like the popular first edition, it continues to integrate the science of anatomy and injury mechanisms with the practice of athletic taping and bracing. The new edition is updated to reflect changes in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Education Council’s “Competencies in Athletic Trainingâ€? and the fourth edition of the NATA Board of Certification’s “Role Delineation Study.â€? Both students and professionals will use this text time and again as a reliable reference.Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, has been significantly improved with the addition of more than 450 full-color illustrations and photos. These include 60 superb three-dimensional anatomical images from Primal Pictures. The photos that illustrate taping sequences feature tape with darkened edges that enable readers to distinguish the layers and patterns of the tape applied in each step. With its concise anatomical descriptions and detailed anatomical illustrations similar to those normally found in advanced texts on anatomy, the book clearly highlights the mechanisms of injury that are crucial for understanding effective taping and bracing. The text thoroughly discusses and illustrates the general principles of taping and bracing for each major joint and body region. It also contains step-by-step instructions for 36 taping and wrapping procedures, some of which are broken down into as many as 16 steps. It illustrates procedures for fabricating protective pads and orthotics, and it details the do’s and don’ts of taping and bracing. To emphasize rehabilitation as well as prevention, Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, also presents basic stretching and strengthening exercises for injury rehabilitation. These exercises, presented and illustrated for each body part, focus on flexibility, strength, and proprioception. Combined with the taping and bracing procedures, the exercises will help rehabilitated athletes maintain strength and flexibility and safely return to play. Through Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, readers will learn the foundations and techniques of taping and bracing. Taping and bracing are presented as adjuncts to, rather than panaceas for, the athlete’s total rehabilitation. The emphasis on rehabilitation as well as prevention will help readers become more effective health care providers for athletes and ot

Athletic Taping and Bracing Book and DVD – 2nd Edition $71.95 Completely overhauled and updated, Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, is a leading text in its field. Like the popular first edition, it continues to integrate the science of anatomy and injury mechanisms with the practice of athletic taping and bracing. The new edition is updated to reflect changes in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Education Council’s “Competencies in Athletic Trainingâ€? and the fourth edition of the NATA Board of Certification’s “Role Delineation Study.â€? Both students and professionals will use this text time and again as a reliable reference.Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, has been significantly improved with the addition of more than 450 full-color illustrations and photos. These include 60 superb three-dimensional anatomical images from Primal Pictures. The photos that illustrate taping sequences feature tape with darkened edges that enable readers to distinguish the layers and patterns of the tape applied in each step. With its concise anatomical descriptions and detailed anatomical illustrations similar to those normally found in advanced texts on anatomy, the book clearly highlights the mechanisms of injury that are crucial for understanding effective taping and bracing. The text thoroughly discusses and illustrates the general principles of taping and bracing for each major joint and body region. It also contains step-by-step instructions for 36 taping and wrapping procedures, some of which are broken down into as many as 16 steps. It illustrates procedures for fabricating protective pads and orthotics, and it details the do’s and don’ts of taping and bracing. To emphasize rehabilitation as well as prevention, Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, also presents basic stretching and strengthening exercises for injury rehabilitation. These exercises, presented and illustrated for each body part, focus on flexibility, strength, and proprioception. Combined with the taping and bracing procedures, the exercises will help rehabilitated athletes maintain strength and flexibility and safely return to play. Through Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, readers will learn the foundations and techniques of taping and bracing. Taping and bracing are presented as adjuncts to, rather than panaceas for, the athlete’s total rehabilitation. The emphasis on rehabilitation as well as prevention will help readers become more effective health care providers for athletes and

Football Offenses and Plays – 1st Edition (Book) $19.95 Football Offenses & Plays presents all of the popular offensive systems used today as well as tactical advice for play calling in each of four areas of the field. It features insights from many of the game’s top offensive minds, who have conceived, or are extremely successful in employing, a specific means of attack:Discover the strengths of the I-Formation from Al Borges and the use of the H-back from Joe Novak.Maximize the use of one-back sets using two, three, or four receivers with the help of Glen Mason, Joe Tiller, and Gregg Brandon.Make the shotgun a real weapon with the insights of Randy Walker and Rich Rodriguez. Learn how to use four receivers from shotgun formations from Rich Rodriguez. Trace the development of running attacks, including the veer with Bill Yeoman, the wing-T with Tubby Raymond, and flexbone with Fisher DeBerry.Execute soundly in the yellow zone, green zone, red zone, and gold zone with guidance from Dennis Franchione, Ralph Friedgen, Larry Kehres, and Terry Malone.Employ the best strategies for two-minute and no-huddle situations with advice from Gary Tranquill.Help your quarterback make effective play calls at the line of scrimmage with the audible system presented by Don Nehlen.Developed by the American Football Coaches Association, Football Offenses & Plays is the most detailed and comprehensive book on offensive tactics ever published. Make it part of your game plan this season and see your side of the scoreboard light up! 8/3/2006 copyright, 248 pages.

High-Powered Plyometrics Book and DVD Package $39.95 A new and novel form of exercise in the 1980s, plyometrics is now an essential part of every serious athlete’s conditioning program. Explosive power is required to compete at a high level in sports like football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and track and field. Enter High-Powered Plyometrics-the most advanced, comprehensive guide to explosive power training for athletes, coaches, and conditioning experts. The book covers it all, from the principles of high-intensity plyometric training to the development of long- and short-term training programs for 21 sports. More than 360 photos illustrate 77 exercises to increase lower-, middle-, and upper-body power. Exercise descriptions and intensity guidelines provide step-by-step instructions to ensure correct technique and proper workload.Power training rises to a new level in High-Powered Plyometrics. Every athlete and coach who wants to go beyond basic conditioning will make it their top sports conditioning manual. The High-Powered Plyometrics DVD includes foundation exercises such as squat jumps, double-leg speed hops, and medicine ball twists and passes; power-building exercises like tuck and scissors jumps, floor kips, arm swings, and sit-up throws; and high-intensity drills including depth jumps, vertical swings, drop pushes, and heavy bag strokes. Finally, a DVD that demonstrates exactly how to make plyometric exercises pay off… with better sports performance!Human Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world. 9/1/2005 copyright, 184 pages.

Physical Activity and Health – 1st Edition (Book) $77.95 Sedentary habits have been identified as a major public health problem in many countries. The timely Physical Activity and Health addresses an unmet need by providing a comprehensive treatment of the relationship between physical activity and health outcomes. Physical Activity and Health is the first textbook to bring together the results of the most important studies in this rapidly changing field and offers a detailed yet concise and clear presentation of key concepts. The text provides a conceptual framework to help readers relate results from single studies or collections of studies to the overall paradigm linking physical activity and physical fitness to health. Written by Claude Bouchard and other leading scientists from around the world, this richly illustrated textbook offers information unmatched in accuracy and reliability. Where other books have simply promoted physical activity for the individual or a population, this book completely integrates and examines the relationship between physical activity and health by providing a history of physical activity, including how levels of physical activity have changed over time and how this has affected the overall health of society;highlighting the differences in the effects of physical activity on fitness across age, gender, and ethnic groups; describing how various systems of the human body respond to physical activity;illustrating the relationship between physical activity and health concerns such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, and mental health;offering guidance for determining the proper amount and type of exercise to be undertaken; andsuggesting new directions for research in this growing and changing field.The text explains the latest advances in understanding the effects of acute and chronic participation in physical activity and reviews the relationships between regular physical activity and health outcomes, including cardiovascular morbidities, mental health, and all-cause mortality. It also focuses on the prevention of diseases, quality of life, and well-being.The textbook offers the following features: Chapter outlines that provide a user-friendly, conceptual framework Key concepts, definitions, and study questions that simplify the review process 179 illustrations, 54 tables, and 51 photographs that clarify the text and emphasize key conceptsPhysical Activity and Health is organized into five parts. Part I defines the basic concepts, traces the history of the field, and su

Social Psychology in Sport – 1st Edition (Book) $62.95 Social psychology in sport has grown impressively in the last decade, but no single text has addressed all the important topics in the field – until now. Through the contributions of an international group of established scholars and creative young minds, Social Psychology in Sport offers readers a global perspective, a broad base of knowledge, and the latest thinking on topics such as social relationships, communication, coach leadership, team cohesion, motivation and motivational climate, audience effects, and morality. This text allows readers to gain insight into the interactions and dynamics that affect sport performance and the sport experience for youth and adults. Using the latest research in the field, Social Psychology in Sportprovides a complete and current analysis of the field, exploring the social aspects of interactions, relationships, influences, and perceptions;addresses a broad range of topics from theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives;delves into established areas of interest such as group dynamics and coach–athlete and peer relationships; and dissects emerging topics such as relational efficacy, passion, and cross-cultural issues.The book is designed to allow readers to study issues in isolation or as part of a course or a module. The five main parts are Relationships in Sport, Coach Leadership and Group Dynamics, Motivational Climate, Key Social and Cognitive Processes in Sport, and The Athlete in the Wider Sport Environment. Each chapter is cross-referenced and provides a clear description of the topic and a concise theoretical overview along with a discussion of existing research. The chapters also introduce new research ideas, suggest practical research applications, and conclude with summaries and questions to help instructors engage the class in discussion and to help students follow the key points.By following a progression of theory, research, and application, Social Psychology in Sport offers a framework that other sport psychology books often don’t provide. With this approach, readers can appreciate the historical context of social psychology topics while also studying new, exciting, and developing social psychological questions.Through the applicable nature of the research, Social Psychology in Sport will fuel more research interest, ensuring that the recent growth in the field continues well into the future. As such, this text should be of great interest to students in upper-undergraduate and graduate c

GCSE Physical Education Book (Copyright 2002, 232 pages) $22.95 Packed with concise yet thorough notes, GCSE Physical Education: A Revision Guide is the only book that General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) students and teachers will ever need for exam success. Written by an experienced GCSE PE teacher, it is the only revision guide that includes “quick test� questions and actual past examination questions (with answers) from all four exam boards. This feature enables students to confirm their understanding of key topics throughout the course.The book is organized into four parts. Part I, “The Human Body,� outlines the basic structure of the human body and its key systems as well as the effect of exercise on those systems. Part II, “Training and Fitness,� covers the importance of fitness, training’s effect on fitness, and common injuries — their causes and how to treat them. Part III, “Coaching and Performance,� shows how athletes learn skills and how this knowledge can be applied to teaching. Part IV, “Sport in Society,� examines the effect society has on sport. The text explores the application of rules, governing organizations, finance and facilities, drug use, politics, race and gender.Each chapter begins with a mind map, a key revision tool that helps to summarize the main learning points of the chapter. Each chapter closes with a “quick test� and examination board questions that give readers crucial insights into the type of answers required in their examinations. The book adopts a building-block approach that allows readers to expand basic knowledge as they work through the book. Acting as a classroom resource and providing novel ways to teach the subject, as well as being an ongoing course guide, homework and revision aid, GCSE Physical Education: A Revision Guide is an invaluable tool for helping students and teachers alike to successfully complete the GCSE syllabus.About the AuthorTim Ferguson holds a degree in sport science and a PGCE in physical education and has more than five years of teaching experience. He is also a qualified basketball, rugby, soccer, tennis and squash coach and has recently qualified as a climbing instructor.Tim owns and runs High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre. In his free time he concentrates on his favored sports of mountain biking, snowboarding and climbing.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsHow To Use This BookPart I: The Human BodyChapter 1: Skeletal SystemChapter 2: Muscular SystemChapter 3: Circulatory SystemChapter 4: R

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell Book $9.95 �Thank you, thank you, thank you�for sharing with us your wonderful tales of drunken revelry, for teaching me what it means to be a man, for just existing so I know that there is another option; I too can say �screw the system� and be myself and have fun. My life truly began when I finished reading your stories. Now, when faced with a quandary about what course of action I should take, I just ask myself, �What Would Tucker Do?��and I do it, and I am a better man for it.� �I find it truly appalling that there are people in the world like you. You are a disgusting, vile, repulsive, repugnant, foul creature. Because of you, I don�t believe in God anymore. No just God would allow someone like you to exist.� �I�ll stay with God as my lord, but you are my savior. I just finished reading your brilliant stories, and I laughed so hard I almost vomited. I want to bring that kind of joy to people. You�re an artist of the highest order and a true humanitarian to boot. I’m in both shock and awe at how much I want to be you.� �You are the coolest person I can even imagine existing. If you slept with my girlfriend, it’d make me love her more.� Tucker Max received his B.A. from the University of Chicago, where he graduated in 1998. He attended Duke Law School on an academic scholarship, where he graduated with a J.D. in 2001 (despite the fact that he neglected to buy any of his textbooks for his final two years and spent part of one semester�while still enrolled in classes�living in Cancun). Tucker is purportedly the reason Duke dropped from 7 to 11 in the USN&WR rankings during his tenure. He currently lives in Chicago, and when he isn’t drinking or fornicating, he writes for his website.

Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement – 2nd Edition (Book) $59.95 Continuing in the steps of the first edition, Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement, Second Edition, integrates the perspectives of the major subdisciplines of kinesiology – making it the only available textbook entirely devoted to qualitative analysis. It has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes over 50 new references and even more examples of the application of qualitative analysis.Duane Knudson and Craig Morrison use a four-step model to thoroughly cover qualitative analysis in theory and history in Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement, Second Edition. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the authors lead readers through the practical applications of their model, supplementing each chapter of the text with an interactive CD-ROM that illustrates the qualitative analysis process with exercises and video clips.Integrated into each chapter, the CD-ROM contains video clips to illustrate important points. The CD-ROM enhances student learning by showing video clips and then presenting a series of questions that guide readers through the process of qualitative analysis.The comprehensive yet practical nature of this second edition of Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement makes it an essential text and reference for students and professionals in all fields of human movement. Readers will benefit from the authors’ interdisciplinary approach, and guided examples of the qualitative analysis process deftly illustrate how to blend practical experience with theoretical sport science to improve human movement.Part I, “An Integrated Approach to Qualitative Analysis,â€? explains the importance of taking a multidisciplinary approach to qualitative analysis, summarizing the authors’ four-step model for helping people move better: preparation, observation, evaluation/diagnosis, and intervention.Part II, “Four Tasks of an Integrated Qualitative Analysis,â€? covers each of the four steps of QA in depth, allowing readers to expertly apply the model in everyday practice.Part III, “Practical Applications of Qualitative Analysis,â€? gives readers numerous real-life examples and hypothetical practice situations to help them better understand the qualitative analysis process. Students and professionals alike will benefit from the text’s integrated approach which explains how the kinesiology subdisciplines of biomechanics, motor learning, pedagogy, and motor development contribute to the field of qualitative analysis. The text also explains how ea

Morning Pilates Workouts – 1st Edition (Book) $16.95 A Pilates routine for every morning schedule! You already know that morning workouts are the best way to exercise regularly, manage weight, and energize your day. Morning Pilates Workouts makes it easy to maximize the benefits of your early-day routine no matter what your energy level is or how much time you have to spare.Nine workout options include light, moderate, and high-effort routines lasting for 20, 40, and 60 minutes. Numerous poses, warm-up options, and breathing techniques allow you to reduce stress and improve flexibility. Along with nutrition advice and tips to improve your environment, Morning Pilates Workouts provides all you need to reinvigorate your morning routines.Morning Pilates Workouts is part of the Morning Workout series, books designed to help you get in tune with both mind and body, stay motivated, and improve your morning exercise experience.10/30/2006 copyright, 232 pages.

The Sport Psych Handbook – 1st Edition (Book) $20.95 Athletes’ physiques and conditioning levels have advanced significantly in the past decade. Now, it’s time for their mental prowess to catch up.The Sport Psych Handbook makes significant performance improvement possible through training the mind to parallel the body’s enhanced development. Experts covering each facet of the mental game present research-based, field-tested approaches to enhance individual and team performance. More specifically, this comprehensive guide will give athletes breakthrough methods to do the following:Optimize inner drive for training and competitionMaintain emotional and mental control for unwavering focusImprove communication skills for better leadership and teamworkAvoid and overcome slumps, injuries, and other challenges to a successful seasonComplement your physical skills with sharper mental skills. Make The Sport Psych Handbook part of your training arsenal, and start performing to your potential.10/18/2004 copyright, 368 pages.

Coaching Youth Lacrosse – 2nd Edition (Book) $19.95 This new edition of Coaching Youth Lacrosse is part of the improved generation of the American Sport Education Program’s (ASEP) Coaching Youth Sports series. A widely respected and highly popular series, this is the best collection of youth sport-specific guides, which are grounded in positive coaching principles.ASEP, the nation’s No. 1 coaching education program, developed Coaching Youth Lacrosse to provide coaches with both an explanation of their role and concrete instructions on fulfilling that role. Coaching Youth Lacrosse contains specific programs for both boys and girls lacrosse, including specifics on equipment, season plans, games and tactics. You will find chapters on communicating with your athletes and their parents, teaching and developing lacrosse skills, planning and conducting practices, and coaching during games.This second edition includes a special chapter on the games approach to coaching lacrosse, which makes practice more fun for the kids and teaching more effective for you, the coach.

Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Virginias (Book) by David Lillard and Gwyn Hicks $19.95 Part of a 5-book series covering day hikes and a few overnighters on the Appalachian Trail. This one has 45 hikes in Virginia and West Virginia. Includes topo maps, elevation profiles, route difficulty, natural and historic features.416 pages.

Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in Southern New England (Book) by David Emblidge $21.95 Part of a 5-book series covering day hikes and a few overnighters on the Appalachian Trail. This one has 29 hikes in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Includes topo maps, elevation profiles, route difficulty, natural and historic features.292 pages.

Management Strategies in Athletic Training – 3rd Edition (Book) $68.95 Updated and invigorated, Management Strategies in Athletic Training, Third Edition, helps readers deal creatively with the management challenges athletic trainers face on the job. Like its predecessor, the new edition uses a case-study approach to teach students theories of organization and administration and to apply them to real-world situations in the profession of athletic training.The text, part of Human Kinetics’ Athletic Training Education Series, is an excellent resource for athletic trainers who want comprehensive knowledge of management theory and practice. The book’s organization strategies can also be applied beyond athletic training to a variety of fields related to sports medicine, making it a valuable resource for any sports medicine professional. In addition to 10 updated chapters, Management Strategies in Athletic Training, Third Edition, offers new sections on finding a job and planning conferences, plus current coverage of health insurance concerns,new administrative standards from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA),prescription medications,application of the Americans with Disabilities Act, computer hardware and software applications,reimbursement for athletic training services, andemergency action plans. Designed to encourage critical thinking, Management Strategies in Athletic Training, Third Edition, opens and closes each chapter with realistic and fascinating case studies presenting real-world dilemmas faced by athletic trainers. Students are challenged to analyze and apply the principles in the chapters to solve the kinds of problems they’ll face from day to day as professionals. To support learning, the text includes tools such as chapter objectives, boldfaced key terms, review statements for each major section, a running glossary as well as a complete glossary at the end of the book, chapter summaries, sample administrative forms that readers can both study and adapt to their own work situations, review questions, and an index. Special elements and appendixes also provide direction for deeper study by referring students to Internet resources, other Athletic Training Education Series texts, sample forms for athletic training program analysis, and material on regulations and ethics in athletic training. The instructor guide is loaded with additional case studies, course projects, chapter worksheets, and a sample course syllabus, all of which can be used for organizing classes, testing students

Attacking Soccer Book (Copyright 1999, 208 pages) $21.95 Put your opponents on their heels and the ball in goal! Use the strategies, plays, skills, and drills of Attacking Soccer to develop a high-powered offensive team that will take your club, high school, or college league by storm. The expert contributing coaches cover the following:Playing out of the thirdsPossession soccerChanging points of attackQuick counterattacks and transitionsFlank attacksOffensive patterns of playRestart playsIndividual skill developmentEditor Joe Luxbacher, head coach at the University of Pittsburgh, has assembled many of the game’s top offensive-minded coaches including Dave Sarachan of D.C. United, Jay Hoffman of the U.S. Women’s National Team, former Tampa Bay Mutiny coach John Kowalski, and college coaches Dean Foti of Syracuse, Sam Koch of Massachusetts, and Dave Masur of St. John’s. Each coach explains and illustrates a specific aspect of developing an attacking offense, helping you develop and implement the tactics, skills, and drills that are needed to maximize scoring opportunities.About the EditorJoe Luxbacher has more than 30 years of experience playing and coaching soccer at all levels. A former professional soccer player for the North American Soccer League, American Soccer League, and Major Indoor Soccer League, Luxbacher is head soccer coach at the University of Pittsburgh, a position he has held since 1984.He was named Big East Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1992 and 1995, and he was selected for the Beading Soccer Club Hall of Fame in 1995. Luxbacher earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1985 with specializations in physical education and management as well as administration of athletics. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Coaches who contributed chapters to this book include Dave Masur from St. John’s University, John Kowalski from the Pittsburgh River Hounds-A League, John Astudillo from the University of Buffalo, Dean Foti from Syracuse University, Ronald Quinn from Xavier University, David Sarachan from D.C. United, Jay Hoffman from the U.S. Women’s National Team, Stephen Locker from Harvard University, Gene Klein from Quaker Valley High School (Pennsylvania), and Sam Koch from the University of Massachusetts.Table of Contents Part I: The Fundamentals of Attacking SoccerChapter 1. Playing Out of the Defending Third (Dave Masur)Chapter 2. Playing Through the Middle Third (John Kowalski)Chapter 3. Creating Opportunities in the Attacking Third (John Astudillo)P

Harnessing the Wind: The Art of Teaching Modern Dance (Book) First Edition $39.95 Harnessing the Wind: The Art of Teaching Modern Dance gives you the theoretical knowledge, the practical tips, and the inspiration to prepare the next generation of dancers to meet the demands of contemporary dance. This book combines information about constructing and presenting a dance class with personal reflections about the art of teaching modern dance and integrating somatic theories, scientific research, and contemporary aesthetic practices. It provides new teachers with a solid theoretical base and incites experienced teachers to reexamine and revitalize their teaching. The book asks dance instructors to make conscious choices about what, why, and how they teach. Advocating an individualistic approach, it helps teachers understand how their personal dance interests and interpretations influence their teaching styles. Part I, “The Vision,” provides a philosophical perspective. It defines the role of technique and explores the delicate job of nurturing the artist during the quest for technical control. Part II, “Class Preparation,” is where the planning process takes shape. This section shows how to : set strategies and realistic goals to lay the groundwork for a carefully built progression of movement skills;use rituals to facilitate centering; safely incorporate conditioning principles into dance training, thus encouraging the development of powerful and resilient dancers;understand the interplay between gravity and rhythm, space and energy to shape phrasing; and sequence exercises effectively using helpful graphs and planning guides. Part III, “Class Presentation,” covers essential issues such as pacing, making good corrections, building images to enhance movement learning, and collaborating successfully with musicians. Finally, part IV, “Professional Concerns,” embraces important issues that touch the teaching professional, such as how to objectively analyze and critique a very subjective subject-the body-and how to maintain a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Learning Aids: Investigations and ReflectionsEach chapter is followed by a series of investigations and a reflection designed to challenge and inspire students and teachers. The investigations are concise exercises that explore theories both in and out of the classroom. They cover a range of activities including writing, drawing, chart making, observing, and experiential processing. The reflections provide insight to a dancer’s world. Told through the eyes of a dance teacher, these

Resistance Training for Health and Rehabilitation Book (Copyright 2001, 432 pages) $61 For many years, resistance training has been recognized for its value in improving the health and performance of athletes and other healthy persons. Only recently has scientific evidence emerged that relates to its benefits in the prevention and rehabilitation of chronic diseases and medical conditions such as arthritis, pulmonary disorders, and heart disease.Resistance Training for Health and Rehabilitation is the first text to address the expanding role of resistance training for health, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. It was originally developed by the late Michael Pollock, PhD — one of the nation’s most respected experts on the prescription of physical activity — and then was taken over by the two editors after Dr. Pollock passed away.The book is a collection of the most current thinking of leading researchers and preeminent scientists who break through the myths surrounding resistance exercises in patients with disease and low fitness levels.Resistance Training for Health and Rehabilitation presents a clear and sound rationale for including resistance training as a health benefit. The evidence points to positive changes in cardiovascular function, metabolism, coronary risk factors, and psychosocial well-being for people with and without disease.This unique resource will help professionals quickly identify the pros and cons of resistance training as it relates to a wide range of medical conditions. Just as important, it provides guidelines that will ensure the development of safe resistance activities for patients with health impairments, including physical disabilities.All this valuable information is presented in four easy-to-follow parts. Part I introduces the concept of resistance training. Part II addresses how resistance training applies to special populations and conditions. Part III deals with resistance training and chronic visceral diseases, and Part IV covers chronic physical disabilities.Included are many exercise prescription guidelines for using resistance training with specific groups such as menopausal women; the elderly; organ transplant recipients; and patients with osteoporosis, diabetes, or low back pain. The book also contains studies demonstrating the benefits of resistance training in a variety of populations.The American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and the Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity all include resi

The Pitching Edge – 2nd Edition Book (Copyright 2000, 168 pages) $22.95 Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Kevin Brown, and on and on. Tom House helped develop these athletes into the great pitchers they became-Hall of Famers and Cy Young award winners. Having spent 20 years in the Major Leagues as a pitcher and pitching coach, and more than that studying the science of pitching, House was well-prepared to unleash the maximum potential from his star pitcher pupils. Now, in the new edition of his highly acclaimed The Pitching Edge, House accomplishes through a book what he has been doing directly for decades with pitching prodigies.To House, pitchers are products of four things-their genes, their degree of mastery of the pitching motion,their level of physical conditioning, and their mental toughness and skills. The first factor cannot be changed; the other three can, and they form the three parts of The Pitching Edge.Part I is the best, clearest, and most complete information on pitching mechanics ever presented in a book. Each phase of the pitching motion, from initial set up through the post-follow-through is explained in detail and demonstrated through computer-generated stick figures and accompanying full-body line drawings. Here, and throughout the book, the author offers special trouble-shooting advice for pitching problems in an element called House Calls.Physical conditioning specifically for pitchers is covered in Part II. Far beyond the standard training advice, this section of the book provides clear exercise and program prescriptions for taking care of the throwing arm, preparing between starts and relief appearances, and maintaining all off-season fitness gains throughout the long competitive season.Finally, in Part III House looks at the psychology of pitching. More than the standard goal setting and mental imagery mumbo-jumbo, this section mixes what House has found to be most effective in mental and emotional management on and off the playing field. Always focused on the practical, this part of the book includes many valuable lessons and tips for making winning strategic pitching decisions throughout the course of a game and season. As a bonus feature, House includes his new Athletic Determination Inventory, which measures pitchers’ motivational drive and mental makeup.In all, House has masterfully combined the art and science of pitching into a very useful guide for players and coaches. This book truly is The Pitching Edge.About the AuthorTom House is one of the top pitching experts in the world. After playing for t

Golf: Steps to Success – 1st Edition (Book) $19.95 Develop a consistent swing and master every golf shot on your way to a lower handicap. Golf: Steps to Success provides detailed, progressive instruction with accompanying illustrations for every shot: putts, chip shots, and pitch shots as well as shots from the fairway, tee box, bunker, rough, and bad lies.Practice and improve your shot making with 95 drills that feature a scoring system to gauge and accelerate your progress. After building a strong skill base, improve the mental side of your game by learning to select the right club, analyze ball flight, and manage your emotions to raise your level of play and enjoyment of the game.This self-paced learning tool allows you to build a solid overall game and build on any initial golf lessons you may have had. As part of the popular Steps to Success Series – with more than 1.5 million copies sold-Golf: Steps to Success is the instructional guide you’ll find most valuable not only on the practice range and green but also on every hole you play. 5/2/2005 copyright, 192 pages.

Morning Cardio Workouts – 1st Edition (Book) $16.95 A cardio workout to fit every morning schedule! You know that exercising in the morning is the best way to exercise regularly, manage weight, and energize your day. Morning Cardio Workouts explains how to maximize the benefits of your morning exercise routine.With a variety of workouts, you can customize a program that fits your needs and your schedule. Including outdoor walking and running and indoor activities such as stair stepping, elliptical training, and swimming, the various options allow you to diversify your routine, eliminate boredom, and remain dedicated to your fitness goals.You’ll learn how to combine activities for recovery, injury prevention, and cross-training. And nutrition advice shows you how to optimize morning eating and hydration to maximize energy upon waking. Tips to improve your fitness environment are also included to make workouts even more effective and enjoyable. With Morning Cardio Workouts, you will never tire of your morning routine again. Morning Cardio Workouts is part of the Morning Workout series, books designed to help you get in tune with both mind and body, stay motivated, and improve your morning exercise experience.11/8/2006 copyright, 224 pages.

Doubles Tennis Tactics – 1st Edition (Book) $19.95 Be part of a winning team on the court! Doubles Tennis Tactics teaches you what positions and movements to use and what shots to make using proven patterns of play. These patterns will increase consistency, put more pressure on opponents, and result in greater success in competitions.Developed in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and world-renowned coach Louis Cayer, Doubles Tennis Tactics presents 103 playing patterns and drills that are most effective in specific match situations. Court positioning and movement patterns are covered for all four players-server, server’s partner, receiver, and receiver’s partner-as well as court coverage and special formations for the serving and receiving teams. Practice drills reinforce the patterns so that smart tactical decisions become automatic on every point. Study different styles of play and learn how to choose the patterns that will accentuate your own strengths as well as those of your partner. Use Doubles Tennis Tactics to play smarter and better with a partner, and become a winning two-player team!5/28/2004 copyright, 224 pages.

Soccer: Steps to Success – 3rd Edition (Book) $17.95 Master each key skill on the soccer field with Soccer, Third Edition: Steps to Success. This comprehensive guide contains progressive instruction for optimal learning of individual techniques and team tactics.Improve your skills in dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, defending, tackling, heading, and goal keeping with the help of clear, detailed descriptions and accompanying illustrations of all fundamental techniques and variations. Then learn how and when to apply those skills in game situations, such as winning one-on-one match ups or attacking and defending individually or as part of a team. More than 155 drills hone your skills and gauge your readiness to move on to the next step through a clear, easy-to-follow scoring system.Become a complete player able to perform a variety of skills and execute basic tactics consistently and successfully. Soccer, Third Edition: Steps to Success has helped more than 80,000 players like you take their game to a much higher level.12/21/2004 copyright, 216 pages.

Running 101 Book (Copyright 2000, 224 pages) $17.95 Few writers have provided more thoughtful insight on running than Running 101 author Joe Henderson. A respected voice on the subject since the 1960s, he now distills the wisdom of his years into 101 practical lessons that are ideal for beginning and intermediate runners looking for new ways to improve and enjoy the sport.Henderson’s wealth of experience is evident on every page as he covers the nuts-and-bolts basics of the sport he knows as few others do. Throughout the book’s 15 informative and entertaining chapters, he teaches you how to:set and meet realistic goals,plan your training and racing season,evaluate and track your progress,choose appropriate shoes and running gear,avoid and recover from injury,eat for training and racing,return after time off,run faster and longer, follow a training program for the 5K to marathon, andrecover smarter and faster from hard training and racing.Whether you’re lacing up your running shoes for the first time, coming back after an injury, or training to run a longer distance than ever before, the fundamentals in Running 101 make it the one course you won’t want to miss.About the AuthorJoe Henderson combined his passion for running with his natural talent for writing and became one of the most prolific running writers on the planet. Although Henderson never accomplished his first career goal of becoming a high school or college running coach, through his advice in hundreds of magazines and books and in frequent speeches to running groups, he has indirectly coached thousands of runners.Henderson was born in Illinois in 1943 and grew up in Iowa, where he began running at age 14. After graduating from Drake University, he began his work in running journalism at Track & Field News. Today he continues as a columnist with Runner’s World and as the publisher of the newsletter Running Commentary. He has authored and coauthored 22 books including the best-selling Marathon Training as well as four others from Human Kinetics — Best Runs, Better Runs, Coaching Cross Country Successfully, and Fitness Running.Henderson has twice been named Journalist of the Year by the Road Runners Club of America. He is also a member of the Club’s Hall of Fame. Henderson now lives in Eugene, Oregon, with his wife, Barbara Shaw.Table of ContentsPart I: Starting to RunChapter 1. Setting GoalsChapter 2. Choosing GearChapter 3. Making PlansChapter 4. Staying HealthyChapter 5. Eating RightPart II: Running for FitnessChap

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Purposeful Play: Early Childhood Movement Activities on a Budget – 1st Edition (Book) $24.95 Through Purposeful Play: Early Childhood Movement Activities on a Budget, you can create an exciting, easy-to-use movement program for minimal cost. The book features 36 energizing activities and 104 classroom-tested variations that use commonly available materials and require minimal space. The activities will help preschool through early elementary age children learn movement, fitness, and nutrition skills and concepts, and have lots of fun doing it!Like their previous book, Moving With a Purpose, this book is based on the authors’ premise that the best early childhood physical education is delivered within a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces children’s emotional and intellectual as well as their physical needs. All of the activities in the book are designed with that end in mind. Other special features of Purposeful Play: Early Childhood Movement Activities on a Budget includeSuggestions for using music to make the activities more funActivities that teach movement skills in novel ways-even from the inside of a 55-foot inflatable whale!Tips for including children with disabilities and for adapting activities for a wide range of abilities and needs Movement activities that help develop children’s language and literacy skillsA special event idea for each month, encouraging whole-school and community involvementA bicycle skills and safety curriculum in which children cycle, deliver mail, shop, and even ride through a car wash they helped createA game finder with curricular goals to help teachers quickly locate the games they need.Part I helps teachers prepare for purposeful play. It introduces the types of activities in the book, addresses how to include children with special needs and adapt activities for a wide range of abilities and needs, and discusses what type of equipment is needed, as well as how to set up, use, and store the equipment. It also helps teachers incorporate music into the activities to facilitate the learning and make it more enjoyable.Part II presents the activities. These include inexpensive starter activities; activities using ropes, pulleys, eyebolts, and noodles; rain gutters; “veggie and fruitâ€? activities; and move-and-match activities.Part III features program material: cycling skills and safety, fitness and nutrition, and special events for every month. It even includes a motivational program involving Lucy the Whale, a 55-foot inflatable whale! Whether used in a school, day care, or re

Youth Development and Physical Activity Book (Copyright 2000, 280 pages) $32.95 Professionals in educational and recreational settings work hard to understand and address the problems faced by underserved youth. Yet the dedicated people in these institutions are often limited in what they can achieve because they tend to remain within the confines of their own work environment rather than sharing their expertise and resources.Instead of accepting this as an unfortunate fact of life, the coauthors of this book see the situation as an opportunity to develop an approach in which the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. In Youth Development and Physical Activity: Linking Universities and Communities, they draw on their considerable teaching experience to present innovative new ways to serve underserved youth.The book describes practical strategies for breaking down the walls between universities and communities so they can combine their strengths to improve young people’s lives. You’ll find a wealth of guidelines for creating physical activity programs that instill a sense of social and personal responsibility, including numerous real-life examples of successful programs.Youth Development and Physical Activity: Linking Universities and Communities is divided into four parts, each enriched with the colorful “voices� and stories of real kids and youth leaders who have put these ideas into practice:Part I provides a sobering look at the challenges today’s young people face and introduces positive ways to improve physical activity youth programs so they’re meaningful in today’s world. In Part II, you’ll learn how to move from “how it is� to “how it could be,� using a breakthrough model for working with kids and building programs. Here the book provides a road map that shows the way for university students and faculty to connect with youth in their communities through service learning, internships, and other outreach programsPart III spells out how to develop a variety of proven youth physical activity programs — from adventure experiences and Coaching Clubs to mentoring and teen parent programs. You’ll find many great ideas that work in virtually any setting, including public schools, alternative schools, recreation programs, youth service groups, and social agencies. Part IV provides a variety of helpful tools for evaluating programs and improving outcomes, as well as insights on how professionals can develop the skills they need to respond to the changing demands on youth leaders.Written by profess

Psychology for Physical Educators: Student in Focus – 2nd Edition (Book) $49.95 Enhancing children’s positive attitudes toward physical education and creating a motivationally favorable atmosphere are now considered as important as developing other aspects of physical fitness. Psychology for Physical Educators, Second Edition, gives physical educators the psychological knowledge and practical guidelines necessary for realizing current curriculum goals. Unlike the general textbooks on educational psychology that are currently available, Psychology for Physical Educators, Second Edition, relates directly to the physical education domain. It offers physical educators practical ideas and pedagogical solutions that work in diverse settings, such as in the gym, on the field, on the court, and on the ice. The text also accounts for the various psychological needs that arise when students are physically active and competing with each other, as opposed to sitting behind their desks. Psychology for Physical Educators,, Second Edition, is written by a team of 29 European sport psychology and physical education experts from seven countries. It presents readers with a broad overview of psychology as it applies to physical education.The book is structured around common curriculum goals identified by the European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC): fitness, health, safety, psychomotor competence, positive self-perception, and social development. The text is divided into four parts:Part I: Promotion of Lifelong Health and FitnessPart II: Promotion of Social Skills for LifePart III: Promotion of Self-Concept and Cognitive SkillsPart IV: Promotion of Motor Skills for LifeThe chapters have been updated from the first edition to include even more practical examples and tools for physical educators. Each chapter also contains objectives, examples, key points, review questions, questionnaires, summaries, and key terms, making this text an invaluable teaching aid. Psychology for Physical Educators, Second Edition, helps physical education teachers and coaches understand and apply psychological principles to benefit students and participants at all levels. 4/25/2007 copyright, 312 pages.

Developing the Physical Education Curriculum: An Achievement-Based Approach – 1st Edition (Book) $61.95 Developing the Physical Education Curriculum: An Achievement-Based Approach presents a breakthrough model that guides physical educators step by step through the process of translating curriculum theory into functional practice. The achievement-based curriculum (ABC) approach is not bound to a particular curriculum theory or philosophy; rather, it provides educators with a systematic decision-making process to help them develop a curriculum that addresses unique and diverse needs. And it allows educators to incorporate national, state, and local content and assessment standards in their curricula. The book takes students through every phase of curriculum design: foundational understanding of design, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Further, it shows students how to document that their curriculum is working-a valuable asset in an era of budget cuts.Other special features of Developing the Physical Education Curriculum: An Achievement-Based Approach include the following:Opening Scenario, Expected Outcomes, and Making It Work special elements in each chapter to help students understand how to apply the book’s content in school settings and in their future work as teachers or administratorsInstruction on implementing the curriculum and sharing it with othersStrategies for planning, implementing, and evaluating a curriculum and establishing credibility for itEmphasis on student achievement as an indicator of a quality physical education program Forms and worksheets (completed examples and blanks) that give students a hands-on approach to developing, assessing, and revising a curriculumIn Part I, teachers learn the foundation for curriculum development; examine physical education mandates, standards, and curriculum models; and are grounded in the achievement-based curriculum approach.In Part II, teachers delve into the active planning of a curriculum. They explore the philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies of a curriculum; program planning; and how to develop functional assessments.In Part III, teachers learn how to maximize student learning and enhance teacher effectiveness through developing assessment-based teacher templates and student learning formats.In Part IV, teachers learn how to evaluate student progress and program merit and how to use this information to be effective advocates for their physical education programs and their profession.Developing the Physical Education Curriculum: An Achievement-Based Approach presents th

Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation – 2nd Edition (Book) $63.95 The second edition of this ground-breaking text continues to guide students toward a greater understanding of human resource management in the sport and recreation environment. Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Second Edition, provides future practitioners with a solid foundation in research and application of human resource management for success in the sport industry.With more than 30 years of experience in management of human resources, Dr. Packianathan Chelladurai provides an understanding of the dynamics of human resources and management, bringing into focus the three divergent groups of people who constitute human resources in sport and recreation organizations: paid professional workers, volunteers, and the clients themselves. Dr. Chelladurai goes on to match managerial processes with individual differences among those three groups.Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Second Edition, merges the fields of human resource management and the sport industry in an easy-to-read manner. Its updated references, examples, and studies reflect the increased growth, interest, and complexity in human resource management in sport in recent years. This new edition places a greater emphasis on managerial competencies, the strategic importance of human resource management, and the implications of organizational justice. There is also a new chapter on internal marketing, a concept that has not been addressed adequately in a sport context but deserves attention as sport and recreation organizations better understand the importance of human resource management. This new chapter details the potential impact of internal marketing and outlines its uses.Student comprehension is aided by several special elements, including “Viewpointâ€? sidebars providing quotes and findings from experts and researchers, “Reviewâ€? sidebars highlighting key points, and practical sidebars detailing applications of research or problems that practitioners must be aware of. The book also includes learning objectives, summaries, key terms, and end-of-chapter activities.Part I outlines the unique and common characteristics of the three groups in human resources. Part II focuses on differences among people and how the differences affect behavior in sport and recreation organizations. This part covers human resource issues related to abilities, personality, values, and motivation among the three sets. Part III explores significant organizational processes in th

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Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents – 1st Edition (Book) $37.95 With modern conveniences and technology always beckoning, today’s children are less active and more obese than ever-which leads to an ever-increasing need for more effective interventions to help them become more active. Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents addresses this problem by helping professionals in schools, health departments, recreation centers, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations design, implement, and evaluate interventions to promote and increase physical activity among children and adolescents.Part of the Physical Activity Intervention Series, Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents provides information on current levels of youth physical activity and presents a basic understanding of the issues associated with it. The book offers a clear and reader-friendly overview of theories of behavior change that have been used in developing physical activity interventions in a variety of settings and methods for program evaluation. Specific recommendations for physical activity from various professional and health organizations are included as well. The book also providesdescriptive epidemiology of youth physical activity that helps identify the changes in activity as children age;insights into the potential role of the family and the community in providing physical activity opportunities for youth;guidance for the development of collaborative relationships among agencies and organizations to promote physical activity in the community; anda review of available instruments for measuring physical activity in youth populations, including self-report instruments and step counters.Practical application of the information covered in Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents is demonstrated through real-world interventions that have been implemented in various settings. The programs were selected based on their demonstrated effectiveness, potential for success, or unique features. Strengths and weaknesses of each intervention are highlighted. In addition to the presentation of existing programs, guidelines for the development of new programs are presented. Sample worksheets serve as valuable tools in evaluating and designing interventions in areas where proven programs are not yet available. The text follows a three-part progression. Part I provides an orientation to activity in young people, describing how to change behavior and introducing the settings in which such behavior

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Clinical Sport Psychology – 1st Edition (Book) $63.95 Clinical Sport Psychology will provide readers with an assortment of tools to use in evaluating and working with athletes. The text addresses a range of athletes’ issues in an informed and integrated approach to sport psychology. Rather than focusing on one problem area, one modality of intervention, or one aspect of professional practice, Clinical Sport Psychology blends grounded theory and sound research with effective assessment and intervention practices, presenting empirically informed intervention guidelines specific to various needs of athletes.This text provides the foundation needed for working with athletes experiencing a range of nonclinical, subclinical, and clinical issues. Readers will learn to thoroughly assess athletes, identify and understand their needs, and appropriately intervene with each athlete-unless a referral is necessary to better meet an athlete’s individual needs. Clinical Sport Psychology contains the following features:A thorough explanation of the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) approach to enhancement of sport performanceA detailed examination of the empirical support for traditional procedures in sport psychologyA detailed and practical understanding of the Integrative Model of Athletic Performance (IMAP), which integrates clinical and sport scienceA firm understanding of the Multilevel Classification System for Sport Psychology (MCS-SP), a model to classify the wide range of athletes’ issuesA clear organizational structure from theory through intervention, including special considerationsClinical Sport Psychology presents a new way of thinking about the psychological processes that are involved in attaining and maintaining sport expertise. The text, based on clinical and sport research, bridges the gap between clinical and sport psychologists by presenting a model that connects athletic performance, basic psychological processes, and relevant empirical findings. This cutting-edge text promotes a greater understanding of the varying dimensions of clinical phenomena and how nonclinical, subclinical, and clinical issues affect athletic performance and the overall well-being of athletes. Whether helping athletes improve competitive performance, adjust to the changing demands of the athletic environment, or clarify clinical issues, sport psychologists will find valuable insight and direction from this text.Part I integrates relevant knowledge in clinical and sport science, laying the foundation for practi

Attention and Motor Skill Learning – 1st Edition (Book) $60.95 Attention and Motor Skill Learning explores how a person’s focus of attention affects motor performance and, in particular, the learning of motor skills. It synthesizes the knowledge coming from recent research examining the effects of attentional focus on motor performance and learning, and it provides practical implications for both instructional and rehabilitative settings.Attention and Motor Skill Learning challenges traditional views that the method of learning a motor skill involves focusing attention on each part of the skill and internalizing proper execution. Instead, author Gabriele Wulf argues that the learning of new motor skills suffers when attentional focus is on the coordination of movements. When attention is directed to the desired movement effect, however, performance levels rise. Not only is a higher level of performance often achieved faster with an external rather than an internal attention focus, but the skill is retained better. The advantages of external focus apply to a variety of skills and skill levels and may be used while instructing athletes, children, and those with physical impairments as well as in any setting in which effective and efficient training of motor skills is a concern.Attention and Motor Skill Learning not only presents the latest research on attentional focus, but it also offers practical solutions for bypassing or at least shortening the first “consciousâ€? stage of learning. Instructors may then use these suggestions to provide their students or patients with a faster and more effective way to develop and perform motor skills. This text turns research into application bydetailing how a person’s attentional focus changes with age and type of task and in later stages of learning, allowing readers to apply the information to a variety of ages and settings;providing specific instructional examples and challenges in “Practical Applicationsâ€? sections that may be used in everyday teaching scenarios; andincluding comparison tables and offering suggestions for differentiating instructions regarding internal and external foci of attention.To help teachers understand how the wording of their instruction can facilitate the learning process, Attention and Motor Skill Learning shares insights from athletes, musicians, and speech therapists on their thinking as they perform or teach selected skills in each chapter’s “Attentional Insightsâ€? section. The “Future Directionsâ€? sections at the end of ea

Morning Yoga Workouts – 1st Edition (Book) $16.95 A yoga routine to fit every morning schedule! You know that exercising in the morning is the best way to maintain a regular exercise schedule, manage weight, and energize your day. Morning Yoga Workouts makes it easy to find a way no matter how you sleep, what your energy level is, and how much time you have to spare.Nine workouts include light, moderate, and intense sessions that last for 15 to 20 minutes, 30 to 40 minutes, and 50 to 60 minutes at home or in a studio. Poses include an in-depth exploration of the sun salutations and the full range of yoga asana and breathing techniques, which appeal to all levels of yoga experience, for building strength and flexibility, improving postural alignment, and stabilizing the inner core.Warm-up routines are included so you can use your yoga practice to prepare for other activities, and visualization and meditation mantras improve the mind–body connection. Nutrition advice helps you balance eating and hydration with energy upon waking, and tips to improve your environment make workouts even more effective and enjoyable. With Morning Yoga Workouts, you will never tire of your morning routine again. Morning Yoga Workouts is part of the Morning Workout series, books designed to help you get in tune with both mind and body, stay motivated, and improve your morning exercise experience. 11/15/2006 copyright, 232 pages.

Sport Tourism Book (Copyright 1999, 376 pages) $53.95 An emerging segment of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industry, sport tourism capitalizes on the relationship between tourism and the high-profile, multi-billion dollar sports industry.This ambitious text provides an in-depth analysis of the nature of sport, the nature of tourism, and the symbiotic relationship between the two. Standeven and De Knop present detailed case studies from around the world to illustrate the interplay between sport tourism and:the economy,sociocultural dynamics,people’s health,the environment,urban development, andpublic policy.Paying special attention to cultural variations, Standeven and De Knop explore the way sport tourism is administered in countries around the world. They examine current trends and assess future prospects.A useful reference for industry personnel and an illuminative text for students, Sport Tourism provides valuable insight into this dynamic industry.About the AuthorJoy Standeven earned her DPhil at the University of Sussex. Formerly a Principal Lecturer, she was also a Division Coordinator for Leisure and Recreation Studies at the University of Brighton between 1987 and 1994. As a recreational sport tourist, she has participated in sport activities in 60 countries on four continents. She has researched sport tourism for many years and has lectured extensively worldwide. Standeven conducts ongoing research and consulting through her private consultancy.Paul De Knop, PhD, is a professor in the Faculty of Physical Education at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels, Belgium, and in the Leisure Studies Department at the University of Brabant in Tilburg, Netherlands. His articles on sport tourism have appeared in such prestigious publications as the Journal of the World Leisure and Recreation Association and the European Journal of Sport Management.Table of Contents PrefacePart I: Rethinking Sport Tourism as an Experience of Physical Activity, Travel, and PlaceChapter 1. Sport and Tourism: An International OverviewOverview of Sport and Tourism Working Definitions of Key Concepts Historical Development of Connections Between Sport and Tourism Democratization of Sport and Tourism in the Twentieth Century Summary ReferencesChapter 2. Sport and Tourism: Investigating the RelationshipThe Nature of Sport, Tourism, and Sport Tourism Our Classification Scheme for Sport Tourism The Infrastructure of Sport, Tourism, and Sport Tourism The Characteristics of Participants Summary ReferencesChapter 3.

Sport Worlds Book (Copyright 2002, 264 pages) $45.95 Sport Worlds: A Sociological Perspective takes a novel approach to tracing the intimate and extensive relationships between sport and other social worlds. By examining classic issues and current trends, the text offers students and practitioners alike a broad base of knowledge with which to challenge the everyday conventions and practices of sport.Joseph Maguire, Grant Jarvie, Louise Mansfield, and Joe Bradley deftly highlight the ways in which sport competitions are shaped more by what happens off the field than on. Using contemporary examples, the authors paint a historically relevant picture of how sport is an integral part of the global order, our local communities, and our individual identities.The text includes the following features:A straightforward organization and easy-to-read style making it an essential reference for students and professionals studying sociology of sport Clearly stated objectives and review questions at the start and end of each chapter that give readers a framework for learning and understanding key points throughout the textProject suggestions in each chapter that allow readers to incorporate learning concepts into hands-on, real-life situations, furthering student comprehensionNarrative case studies based on current issues illustrating the global nature of the modern world of sportHighlighted examples that allow readers to relate today’s sport headlines to issues and trends beyond the final score Debating points that engage readers in thought-provoking discussions, allowing readers to assess the sociology of sport issues for themselvesPart I, “Sport Inside the World,” examines a range of global systems, processes, and issues that characterize sport worlds. These include networks, boundaries, conventions, and challenges. Attention is given to issues such as migration, the environment, and politics.Part II, “Inside the Worlds of Sport,â€? focuses on the significance of sport in the emotional and social lives of people. Special focus is on questions of gender, place, space, and identities.Sport Worlds: A Sociological Perspective keenly illustrates how sport enters our lives from different paths, giving readers a fresh perspective from which to consider the true character and meaning of sport. For students, researchers, and professionals alike — be they participants, spectators, or consumers of sport — the text is an extensive resource that will enhance their overall experience in the world of sport.About the Autho

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Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport – 1st Edition (Book) $70.95 The world of exercise and sport is fascinated by motivation and the factors that drive it. It’s no wonder researchers-both in and out of the sport domain-will enthusiastically welcome Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport.Motivation is central to many social psychological theories that aim to explain behavior, including self-determination theory, one of the most influential theories of human motivation developed in the last three decades. Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport examines the contribution of this theory to the understanding of motivation and behavior in the domains of exercise and sport. This is the first book to synthesize key research of self-determination theory as it relates to sport and exercise into one convenient volume. Written by a broad range of leading researchers, this reference will be a trend setter in the understanding of internal motivation and how to maximize performance and adherence. Furthermore, this volume will fill in research gaps, improve existing research, and set new directions for research in this vibrant area.Self-determination theory is based on the premise that individuals pursue self-determined goals to satisfy their basic psychological needs to independently solve problems, interact socially, and master tasks. The book begins with an introductory chapter in which the founding fathers of self-determination theory, Edward L. Deci and Richard Ryan, provide an overview of the theory and its constituent sub theories and chart its history with respect to exercise and sport, highlighting classic studies and seminal works along the way. This introduction masterfully provides sufficient theoretical grounding and serves as an excellent prologue to subsequent chapters.The remainder of the book is organized in two parts that cover research in the domains of exercise and sport. Part I examines the contribution of self-determination theory to the explanation of participation in and adherence to health-related exercise, and it examines the motivational experiences and contingencies that bring about exercise behavior and health-related outcomes. The recommendation sections that follow each chapter provide specialists interested in promoting exercise-including personal trainers, clinicians, health psychologists, and physical educators-with key strategies to motivate people to regularly participate in exercise for health. Part II discusses the role that self-determinat

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Moving With A Purpose Book (Copyright 2000, 248 pages) $29.95 Moving With a Purpose is much more than a wonderful collection of movement games and activities for preschool-age children. It’s also an easy-to-use guide to building movement programs in which every child thrives, including those with special needs.The book’s 15 chapters are packed with information that’s so well presented, you’ll be able to put it to use immediately even if you have no experience teaching movement programs.Part I explains why movement is essential for preschoolers’ optimum development. You’ll learn to use the authors’ child-centered approach, which emphasizes learning experiences that are child initiated and teacher facilitated. This approach enables each child to achieve specific goals and objectives that benefit them most. You’ll learn what to teach and how to teach it as well as how to observe and assess children’s movements.In Part II you’ll find 54 field-tested and proven games and activities, developed over more than 15 years of teaching preschoolers. You can use them anywhere, even if space, time and equipment are limited. Each game and activity description includes tips for modification for children with special needs.Part III deepens your understanding of children’s motor development, offers how-to’s for developing and promoting your movement program, and provides tips for working with toddlers.Part IV focuses on children with special needs and the laws and procedures that define the special education process — from handling referrals all the way through writing an Individual Education Program (IEP). Here the authors stress the importance of parent and teacher partnerships in helping preschoolers of all abilities move, develop physically and mentally, and feel good about themselves.Use this resource to establish a new preschool movement program, enhance an existing one, or educate preschool therapists and teachers about how to provide a quality movement program with sound educational objectives. The authors are experienced adapted physical education teachers who are passionate about including children with special needs in physical education. Benefit from their many years of experience and see how easy it is to build fun and effective movement programs in which every child succeeds.About the AuthorRenee M. McCall, MSEd, directs the adapted physical education department for the early education program in the North Syracuse (NY) school district. She works daily with children in an inclusive preschool enviro

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PE4life: Developing and Promoting Quality Physical Education – 1st Edition (Book and DVD) $39.95 Almost 65 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese-and children are on pace to be significantly fatter in their own adulthood than today’s adults. Making matters worse, the number of physical education classes in schools is plummeting as well. So how can schools with diminishing PE budgets be successful? By following the blueprint provided in PE4life: Developing and Promoting Quality Physical Education. This book and DVD package is part inspiration, part toolkit, and part textbook. Those parts combine to make it the ideal resource for anyone involved in developing and promoting quality physical education programs. PE4life includes the following elements:A DVD featuring Phil Lawler, a veteran physical education teacher and coach and the director of the PE4life Academy in Naperville, IllinoisPE4life’s seven-step action plan for improving a physical education programA wealth of examples of assessments, lesson plans, curricula, and more to use as advocacy toolsPlenty of ready-to-use worksheets, handouts, reproducibles, key links, and slide presentationsThrough the seven-step action plan, you will learn to develop a physical education improvement plan. This plan is supported by many examples of successful programs and time-tested ideas on how to implement your plan. On the DVD, Lawler, whose renowned middle school program became the first PE4life Academy site and has become synonymous with the New Physical Education movement, outlines strategies he’s used to build his program. The DVD also features a video promoting quality physical education. As such, this DVD is an ideal in-service training resource.This comprehensive resource serves as the official training manual for the PE4life Academies and is used by universities across the country to prepare their physical education majors to be strong advocates of quality physical education. It also acts as the perfect resource for curriculum committees, district directors, and teachers looking to improve their programs.PE4life comes at a time when it is most needed. In response to the obesity epidemic and other health problems related to inactivity that we now face, PE4life provides the expertise you need to meet these problems head on by providing top-quality physical education.10/19/2006 copyright, 184 pages.

Genetics Primer for Exercise Science and Health – 1st Edition (Book) $39.95 Genetics Primer for Exercise Science and Health is the first text dedicated to the basic concepts of genetics in relation to the broad range of topics in exercise science and health. Author Stephen M. Roth, Ph.D., makes the content comprehensible for readers who are unfamiliar with genetics without sacrificing the foundational and critical understanding necessary for interpreting research findings and incorporating genetics into research programs. Genetics Primer for Exercise Science and Health maintains a practical focus and addresses common concerns when preparing to study genetics, such as how to use online search tools to identify existing research literature and how to identify and select candidate genes using genome databases. Through this text, readers will discover these concepts:The basics of DNA and genetics as they relate to health, physical activity, and sportSpecific skills and strategies for interpreting and applying genetics findings in research How genetics research may affect sport performance training and clinical practiceThe ethical issues raised by genetics in society and sportSpecial focus sections are incorporated throughout the text, providing expanded discussions of interesting topics in each chapter. Students see examples of how the principles described in the book have played out in real-life research, and they receive explicit instructions on planning and interpreting genetics research. Pedagogical aids such as summaries, key terms, and review questions also make this text ideal for efficient learning. Part I presents readers with the basic biology and genetics information they need in order to understand and apply the information to exercise science. Part II explores the research and design methods that will help readers interpret and apply their findings. Part III addresses some of the current research findings in the area of genetics in exercise and health and discusses current issues in the field, including the potential for misuse of new genetic technologies and the ethics involved in gene doping.Genetics Primer for Exercise Science and Health is the second volume in Human Kinetics’ Primers in Exercise Science Series, which provides students and professionals with a non intimidating basic understanding of the science behind its topic and, where appropriate, how that science is applied. These books are written by leading researchers and teachers in their respective areas of expertise. The authors present in an easy-

Biochemistry of Exercise X Book (Copyright 1999, 352 pages) $70.95 Drawing from the work of leading researchers in 26 countries, Biochemistry of Exercise X delivers an up-to-date, wide-ranging examination of membranes, muscles, and exercise. Experts in the field of biochemistry offer the latest research findings on topics such as signaling, excitation-contraction, metabolism, and adaption.The book features the proceedings of the prestigious Tenth International Conference on Biochemistry of Exercise held in Sydney, Australia, by the Research Group on Biochemistry of Exercise (ICSSPE) July 15-19, 1997.Featuring 48 illustrations and 9 tables, Biochemistry of Exercise X thoroughly examines recent findings on the basic mechanisms shaping exercise biochemistry and details their applications to specific areas in the field.Table of ContentsConference OrganizationContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsConference Welcome: Jacques R. PoortmansCreditsPart I. Keynote LecturesChapter 1. Mind Over Muscle: The Role of the CNS in Human Muscle PerformanceSimon C. GandeviaChapter 2. Beyond Exercise Biochemistry 2000: A New Golden Age Frank W. Booth, Brian S. Tseng, Marc T. Hamilton, Martin FlückPart II. SignalingChapter 3. Intracellular Signaling Pathways in Contracting Skeletal MuscleTatsuya Hayashi, Scott D. Dufresne, Doron Aronson, Daniel J. Sherwood, Michael F. Hirshman, Marni D. Boppart, Roger A. Fielding, Laurie J. GoodyearChapter 4. Interaction Between Blood Flow, Metabolism, and ExerciseMichael G. Clark, Stephen Rattigan, Kim A. Dora, John M.B. Newman, Michelle A. VincentChapter 5. Neuroendocrine Regulation During ExerciseMichael KjærChapter 6. Muscle Membranes, Diet, and ExerciseJørn W. Helge, Len H. StorlienPart III. Excitation-ContractionChapter 7. Role of the Skeletal Muscle Na+, K+-Pump During ExerciseMichael J. McKennaChapter 8. Excitation-Contraction Coupling and Fatigue in Skeletal MuscleGraham D. LambChapter 9. Efficiency of Energy Conversion by Muscle and Its Relation to Efficiency During LocomotionC.J. BarclayChapter 10. Factors Limiting ATPase Activity in Skeletal Muscle Paavo KorgeChapter 11. Failure of Calcium Release in Muscle FatigueDavid G. Allen, Christopher D. Balnave, Eva R. Chin, Hakan Westerblad Chapter 12. The Role of the pH and Inorganic Phosphate Ions in Skeletal Muscle FatigueHakan WesterbladChapter 13. Redox Modulation of Skeletal Muscle Contraction by Reactive Oxygen and Nitric OxideMichael B. ReidPart IV. MetabolismChapter 14. Glucose Transport and Transporters in Skel

Coaching Basketball Technical and Tactical Skills – 1st Edition (Book) $19.95 Numerous coaching books cover the skills and drills of basketball, but very few hit on the tactical skills of the game – the situational decisions players and coaches make that often determine the outcome of games. That’s where Coaching Basketball Technical and Tactical Skills, an American Sport Education Program (ASEP) publication, stands out. Written by Kathy McGee, the winningest high school girls’ basketball coach in Michigan, in consultation with USA Basketball’s Don Showalter, this book will prepare you to be a better teacher and tactician of the game whether you coach men’s or women’s basketball. Technical skills (such as dribbling, shooting, and rebounding) are examined in depth, as are the tactical skills (such as the give-and-go, backdoor cut, and trapping). More than 195 photos and illustrations bring the basic to intermediate skills to life, while sample season and practice plans will help you in your preparation. You’ll find quick tips on how to detect and correct errors in both male and female athletes, cues they need to be aware of in various tactical situations, and key information they need in order to make the appropriate on-court decisions. Produced by ASEP and endorsed by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), this book serves as a resource for the Coaching Basketball Technical and Tactical Skills online course, a part of ASEP’s Bronze Level Professional Coaches Education Program. Numerous state high school associations, colleges and universities, national sport organizations, and national governing bodies of Olympic sports use the Bronze Level in whole or in part to qualify coaches. The Bronze Level prepares coaches for all aspects of coaching and is a recognized and respected credential for all who earn it. 11/29/2006 copyright, 272 pages.

Elementary Physical Education Teaching and Assessment – 2nd Edition (Book) $41.95 Assessments are a part of a physical educator’s daily life. But most teachers struggle to find enough time to analyze their curriculum and develop assessments to track students’ learning.Enter Elementary Physical Education Teaching & Assessment: A Practical Guide, Second Edition. This guide is designed to make the assessment process not only easier but also more manageable. Assessment becomes not a burden in a teacher’s life but an essential teaching tool that assists students in learning what they need to learn-and indeed can motivate and challenge them to take charge of their learning.This book, greatly expanded and revised from its original publication as Teaching for Outcomes in Elementary Physical Education, will help teachersplan and implement school- or districtwide curriculum based on the latest NASPE (National Association for Sport and Physical Education) Standards (2004);create their own assessment tools;understand, develop, and use alternative methods of assessment;assess program effectiveness and students’ progress toward understanding and acquisition of movement and fitness concepts and skills; anddesign and use rubrics for each assessment task.In addition, teachers using this guide will learn tostreamline and manage their day-to-day assessment tasks and paperwork, applying the technology most suited to assist them;interpret and communicate assessment results effectively; andmake assessments an integrated part of their program.In Elementary Physical Education Teaching & Assessment: A Practical Guide, Second Edition, teachers will discover tips for handling paperwork, tools for communicating with parents, and practical guidance on coordinating teaching and assessment and dealing with grading issues. In addition, they will find more sample rubrics, more assessment tasks, and more curriculum ideas. Dozens of reproducibles complete the most comprehensive and practical book available on assessment in elementary physical education. 3/7/2005 copyright, 304 pages.

Advances in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Book (Copyright 2000, 336 pages) $47.95 In recent years, research has demonstrated that exercise programs can benefit patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). Yet many physicians do not refer such patients to any kind of exercise or rehabilitation program. Advances in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation examines the history of how pulmonary and cardiac diseases have been treated and shows how that history tends to constrain contemporary thinking in spite of significant advances in treatment.Why do only a small percentage of eligible patients enroll in cardiopulmonary rehab programs? What percentage of patients can be helped, and in what ways? What are the most cost-efficient allocations of scarce financial resources for cardiac and pulmonary patients?The contributors to this book address these questions and provide answers that are challenging and often quite surprising. The First Quebec International Symposium on Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation was held in Quebec City in May 1999, bringing together experts from around the world to discuss every aspect of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Editors Jean Jobin, PhD, François Maltais, MD, Pierre LeBlanc, MD, and Clermont Simard, PhD, selected the most groundbreaking papers presented at the conference and expanded on several of them for this reference.The book offers review articles and some original research. The editors’ comprehensive introduction and conclusion provide an invaluable synthesis and overview of current understanding and future directions for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.Whether you are a clinician, a researcher, an educator, or an administrator, Advances in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation will give you:an understanding of how trends in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation during the past century affect current practices, hard data that will help you determine the best practices in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation,data that will enhance your ability to treat patients you may have assumed were untreatable, and a clear overview of recent research in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.Part I, Historical Perspectives of the Evolution of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, explains not only what has happened in the past, but how past and current practices may influence the future. Part II offers thorough scientific reviews of pharmacological treatment for CHF and COPD. Part III, Selecting/Recruiting/Screening Candidates, offers the clearest discussion available — accompanied by exten

Movement Skill Assessment Book (Copyright 1998, 416 pages) $53.95 This unique text focuses exclusively on the assessment of movement skills, offering background information, discussions of six levels of movement skill assessment, and strategies for implementation. Practical and user-friendly, Movement Skill Assessment helps readers acquire the skills they need to successfully carry out their assessment responsibilities.Filled with information on more than 150 tests and including more than 650 references, the book emphasizes a top-down, functional approach to the assessment of movement skills. Part I addresses basic issues that the reader should understand before attempting to assess movement skills:Purposes of movement skill assessment in educational and therapeutic environmentsDefinitions and classifications of movement skillsMeasurement concepts and calculationsTheoretical approaches to movement skill assessmentValidity and reliabilityReaders will also find a detailed history of movement skill assessment, beginning before 1850 and continuing through 1974, after which a proliferation of assessment instruments appeared.Part II discusses the six levels of the movement skill taxonomy:Movement skill foundationsMotor abilitiesEarly movement milestonesFundamental movement skillsSpecialized movement skillsFunctional movement skillsThis section also includes eight in-depth critiques of popular assessment instruments, such as the Test of Gross Motor Development, the Movement Assessment Battery for Children Checklist, and the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency.In Part III readers will learn how to achieve the goals of movement skill assessment. They’ll find an overview of the assessment process, from selecting an appropriate measurement tool to collecting and treating data to interpreting results; a comparison of bottom-up and top-down assessment strategies; and an examination of the latest trends and developments in movement skill assessment.The book’s appendixes categorize and summarize 45 commonly used assessment instruments, present 35 selected standards for test users from the Task Force on Standards for Measurement in Physical Therapy, and provide a Z-score table for performing normative calculations.About the AuthorAllen Burton is an associate professor in the School of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies at the University of Minnesota. Since 1986, he has taught a successful graduate-level course that directly addresses issues related to movement skill assessment. He has also made many workshop presentati

Coaching Golf Successfully Book (Copyright 2001, 208 pages) $19.95 Coaching Golf Successfully is a standout resource for golf coaches and instructors. It’s specifically designed to help you build winning golf programs. You will learn how to conduct effective practice sessions, identify technical flaws more easily, and teach winning strategies. Included with the instruction are stories and examples of what has worked for other coaches across the country. Because of the highly technical nature of golf, great emphasis is put on teaching swing technique. The book covers subjects such as mastering contact, ball flight, and distance; focusing on the short game; improving scoring performance; and developing a pre-shot routine.Author Bill Madonna, who has been a PGA teaching professional for 30 years and has conducted more than 40,000 golf lessons, clearly understands the philosophy of coaching and communicating with students. He is also the founder and head of the National Association of Golf Coach Educators (NAGCE), the organization responsible for supplying general information, teaching materials, and certification for high school golf coaches.If you are involved in coaching or working with young golfers in any way, then this is the book for you. You will receive a greater understanding of teaching the fundamentals of golf, and you will also be able to organize better practices and manage your time and resources more effectively. The methods are so straightforward and practical that you will be able to apply them to your own team immediately.About the AuthorBill Madonna has been a PGA teaching professional for 30 years and is currently the director of instruction for the National Association of Golf Coaches and Educators (NAGCE), which he also founded. Madonna is a teaching consultant for the National Golf Foundation and serves as the national golf coach for Bermuda. He has also owned and operated the Bill Madonna Golf Academy since 1975.Madonna has earned the Teacher of the Year award and has been chosen by GOLF Magazine as one of the Top 100 Teaching Professionals in America for the last three years.He and his wife, Bonnie, live in Orlando, Florida.Table of ContentsPart 1: Coaching FoundationChapter 1: Developing a Coaching PhilosophyChapter 2: Communicating Your ApproachChapter 3: Motivating GolfersChapter 4: Building a School Golf ProgramPart II: Coaching PlansChapter 5: Planning and Preparing for the SeasonChapter 6: Coach Lesson PlansChapter 7: Preparing for PracticesPart III: Teaching Techniques and Tactics

Practical Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity – 2nd Edition (Book) $58.95 Philosophy is a crucial, yet often overlooked, part of kinesiology students’ education. Practical Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition, provides students with a thorough, clear, and practical introduction to the philosophy of physical activity and sport, and in doing so, prepares them for the ethical questions they will face as professionals.This second edition has been significantly revised, and it has been enhanced to include the following features:Expanded instruction on practical ethics in physical activity, guiding students in how to rank values and turn those values into actionsNew material that emphasizes physical activity as well as sport, and provides specific holistic techniques for the practitioner in the workplaceIn-depth case studies along with discussion questions that can be used to teach students how to follow a philosophical argument and come to their own conclusions The case studies, one on running up the score and the other on performance-enhancing substances, are based on two articles that are reprinted in their entirety in the appendix. Practical Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition, helps students examine key moral questions in sport. Its approach to the content helps students follow and dissect ethical arguments, think through philosophic issues, and apply theory to practice. Each chapter includes objectives, philosophical exercises, reviews, and study questions to reinforce understanding. Kretchmar’s engaging writing style accentuates important topics of discussion, focusing the readers’ attention on the philosophy behind the practice or strategy. As a result, students develop their philosophical skills, refine their personal philosophy concerning physical activity and sport, and learn that philosophy can be clear, practical, and holistic, rather than obscure, overly theoretical, and dualistic. The text is arranged in four parts. Part I introduces students to the nature and methods of philosophy. Part II focuses on issues relating to the nature of the athlete or client and includes analyses of dualism, scientific materialism, and holism. Part III delves into kinesiology issues, including the nature of play, games, and competition, and Part IV provides expanded material on ethics, value choices, and active lifestyles.This text provides students with the practical tools and specific techniques they need to think ethically and systematically, as they become skilled practitioners

Designing Effective Instructional Tasks for Physical Education and Sports – 1st Edition (Book) $24.95 Use Designing Effective Instructional Tasks for Physical Education and Sports tounderstand contemporary perspectives about learning,create learning tasks that will motivate participants, anddesign tasks for use with participants of all ages and abilities.There’s more to helping participants develop motor skills than just coming up with relevant drills; if you want participants to succeed, you need to structure learning tasks to keep them interested, motivated, and engaged. But, while there are many resources available to help teachers and coaches improve their curriculum, teaching skills, and management, little has been written about the critical issue of effective task design… until now.Designing Effective Instructional Tasks for Physical Education and Sports provides future and practicing teachers and coaches with sound principles and practical tips for designing effective tasks for their students and athletes. The book differentiates between skills (the desired motor, fitness, cognitive, or social outcomes) and tasks (the instructional activities used in teaching each skill). Focusing primarily on motor skills, the book explains how to analyze each skill being taught;structure tasks to promote success;develop tasks that are fun, engaging, and safe; design tasks that stimulate cognitive engagement; andassess participants’ learning as part of the task.The text takes the most current research on learning and teaching movement activity and translates it into practical, down-to-earth suggestions for coaches and teachers. Using examples both in the gym and on the playing field, the book shows teachers and coaches alike how to develop instructional tasks that will keep participants interested and engaged-ultimately helping them to succeed. Loaded with student-friendly features, this book is an ideal resource for physical education and coaching methods or pedagogy courses. Each chapter includes a statement of objectives, learning activities, a summary, and extensive references.Effective task design is at the heart of effective teaching. Use Designing Effective Instructional Tasks for Physical Education and Sports to learn how to create tasks that increase your participants’ chances of success.12/27/2006 copyright, 144 pages.

Rookie Coaches Gymnastic Guide Book (Copyright 1992, 80 pages) $14.95 The Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide provides a unique combination of coaching advice and gymnastics information for the entry-level gymnastics coach. This concise book presents the basic principles of coaching and shows you how to teach gymnastics skills to girls and boys.Developed by the American Coaching Effectiveness Program (now the American Sport Education Program) in cooperation with USA Gymnastics, the Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide is devoted to giving developing youth coaches the general coaching and specific sport information they need to be successful. This book details:your major responsibilities as a coach,the tools required to be an effective coach,the communication skills necessary for coaching young gymnasts,the steps in planning classes and teaching gymnastics skills,the basics for preventing and caring for injuries, andways to protect yourself from legal liability.In addition, the book gives you essential gymnastics information, including:an overview of the sport;descriptions for 55 body positions, skills, and terms;self-tests and checklists to gauge your knowledge;extensive illustrations of basic skills;the part-whole method of teaching gymnastics skills;sample lesson plans; andwarm-up stretches.The book also presents six lessons that feature a floor plan for apparatuses, time allotments for each skill, illustrations of proper techniques, and safety and teaching tips. Lessons cover topics such as balance, moving backward, strength development, coordination, flexibility, and muscular endurance.By combining the fundamentals of coaching and gymnastics in one resource, the Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide provides all the basic information entry-level gymnastics coaches and instructors need to make their coaching experience safe, successful, and enjoyable.USA Gymnastics is proud to use the Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide in its Professional Development Program — workshops, clinics, and seminars that prepare coaches and instructors for the responsibilities of teaching children sport skills.About the AuthorSince 1981 the American Coaching Effectiveness Program (now the American Sport Education Program) has provided educational opportunities for more than 625,000 coaches, parents, and sport administrators through its multilevel curriculum.USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics. Through its Professional Development Program (PDP), USA Gymnastics is dedicated to providing gymnastics coaches and instructors with

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