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EPISODE 38 Reference Books part1

Wilton Cake Decorating Basics, DVD $11.97 See the essentials of creating amazing cakes and desserts, step by step! Everything from tools to icings, baking perfect cakes, decorating stars, shells, flowers and more is covered in this 60 minute program….

Ateco Cake Decorating Reference Manual $3.75 Decorating tips are more than the basic tools of decorating. They’re the decorator’s means of self-expression. This book will broaden the artistic range of all decorators. It familiarizes you with an extensive array of decorating tips, many of which you have likely never used, or haven’t used in the ways shown here before. The trims and borders featured in the book will add hours of fun to your de…

Wilton Uses of Decoration Tips Book $6.68 WILTON-The Uses of the Most Popular Decorating Tips Book. Decorating tips are more than the basic tools of cake decorating. They’re the decorator’s means of self-expression. This book will broaden the artistic range of all decorators. It familiarizes you with an extensive array of decorating tips, many of which you’ve never used or haven’t used in the ways shown here. The trims and borders feature…

Bach: Greatest Hits $4.66 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Naptime Melodies $4.47 Naptime Melodies is a calming collection of classical music for naptime from Baby Einstein. Track listing: 1. Variations (Twinkle, Twinkle) K265/300e — Mozart 2. Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F, Air — Handel 3. The Four Seasons, Winter, RV267, 2nd Movement — Vivaldi 4. Sonatina in G — Beethoven 5. Minuet in G from Anna Magdalena — Bach 6. Bonnie (references melody “My Bonnie Lies Over the …

Bird Song Ear Training Guide: Who Cooks for Poor Sam Peabody? Learn to Recognize the Songs of Birds from the Midwest and Northeast States $14.95 This Audio CD is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to recognize bird songs. It features the sounds of 189 different bird species found in the Midwest and Northeast States. Each bird song recording is followed by a short description of the sound along with a common mnemonic used to remember it. Many well-known song mnemonics such as “Who cooks for you?” for the Barred Owl and “Poor Sam Pea…

The Hiding Place [VHS] $8.50 VHS Tape…

The Herb Walk Video Reference Manual 96 pages on plant comparisons, master herbs, guidelines on gathering and identifying herbs and plants, preparations, botanical terms, flower, leaf and root illustrations. [VHS] $4.95 96 Page Herb WalkTM Video Reference Manual by LeArta A. Moulton Gain confidence and become self reliant as you learn to identify herbs for alternative medicine. Reference Manual Includes: Detailed references on plants and herbs identified in the video, plus a glossary of plant parts. Information on how to plant, harvest and prepare herbs for use. During spring, summer and fall, throug…

Vinyl Siding: How-to Clinic Quick Reference Video Guide $9.99 Vinyl Siding: How-to Clinic Quick Reference Video Guide includes 1) Preparing the wall with foam insulation, 2) Attaching trim pieces, 3) Cutting and nailing vinyl siding, 4) Installing vinyl soffits and aluminum fascia…

Guns, Germs, and Steel $19.99 Is the balance of power in the world, the essentially unequal distribution of wealth and clout that has shaped civilization for centuries, a matter of survival of the fittest… or merely of the luckiest? In Guns, Germs, and Steel, UCLA professor (and author of the best-seller bearing the same title) Jared Diamond makes a compelling case for the latter. Diamond’s theory is that the predominance…

Serenity Blueprints Reference Pack $34.99 Would you like to build your own rogue ship? 33 full-color pages. Introduction by Orson Scott Card. All you wanted to know about Serenity’s Firefly-class design! Would you like to build your own rogue ship? Well, the Official Serenity Blueprints Reference Pack contains everything you ever wanted to know about Serenity and the rich history of her Firefly-class design. This unbelievable pack contains thirty-three 12-inch tall x 16-inch wide, full-color, spiral-bound pages documenting the design, systems, and layout of Serenity… plus the rest of the Firefly-class designs! (Serenity is a Series 3 Firefly.) Each book comes shrink-wrapped and includes an introduction by legendary sci-fi author Orson Scott Card. These are the plans. Now all you need are the time and materials! Made and printed in the U.S. The 10 pages focused on Serenity were designed by Geoffrey Mandel, Serenity graphics designer extraordinaire, and Timothy Earls, illustrator for Firefly and set designer for Serenity.

Quick Rules Reference Guide $9.95 Quick Rules Reference Guide

100 Favorite Bible Verses – Gift Book $14.99 Whether you are looking for a devotional book or reference book, 100 Favorite Bible Verses is a wonderful addition to any library.

Craig Stadler?s Complete Golf Desk Reference $19.95 This book will give you instant access to professional instruction accompanied by color illustrations. It also offers detailed sections introducing golfers to the variety of different games and matches that can be played on the course, as well as explaining the multitude of complex golf rules. Each section has its own unique ?instant index?, enabling the reader to immediately find the area of his or her game that needs work, the competition best suited for that day?s group, or any particular rule in question. Simple put, Stadler?s guide will lower your scores and make your time on the golf course more enjoyable.

USA Reference $12.95 This USA Reference map is a great base reference for general political boundaries. The states are individually color-coded and clearly named. Details include: State Boundaries, State Names, US Interstates, and Time Zones

101 Arena Exercises Book $30 This horse book is presented in a unique read-and-ride format that allows it to be hung like a calendar or draped over the rail of the ring for quick and easy reference. It received the 1995 Top Hand Award for Specialty Writing.

Snowboarding (book) $13.95 A complete guide to the fastest-growing outdoor winter sport Here is the source for readers who want to learn more about the fastest-growing outdoor winter sport Snowboarding! This book helps beginners get started and veterans get better. Snowboarding includes advice on selecting the right board and accessories, in-depth explanations of key snowboarding skills, safety tips, and detailed descriptions of 20 of the world’s best snowboarding resorts from authors who have been there. The book features clear and accurate instruction and beautiful full-color photos and illustrations throughout for demonstrating proper technique. Less-experienced riders will discover tips for waxing and storing boards and sharpening their edges, along with advice for falling safely and riding through soft snow. More advanced participants will learn how to get started in freestyle, racing, and riding on ungroomed trails. And everyone will appreciate the hints on handling crowds and finding the best snow. Snowboarders looking for places to try their skill will be pleased to read about 20 of the finest snowboarding destinations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The descriptions of each resort include vertical drop, summit elevation, number of lifts, size of the area, resort access, where to write for information, and snowmaking capabilities. Readers will also find a complete fitness program to help them prepare for their time on the slopes, along with practical advice for coping with high altitudes. There is even a glossary of snowboard-speak to help readers master the lingo of this rapidly evolving sport. Like all the books in the Outdoor Pursuits Series, Snowboarding emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and most of all the fun of outdoor activity! AUDIENCE A how-to book for beginner snowboarders and a reference for experienced snowboarders CONTENTS Acknowledgments Preface Chapter 1 Going Snowboarding Chapter 2 Snowboarding Equipment Chapter 3 Snowboarding Correctly Chapter 4 Snowboarding Safely Chapter 5 The Best Places to Snowboard Chapter 6 Pursuing Snowboarding Further Appendix Snowboarding Lingo ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ever since his teens, Rob Reichenfeld has witnessed the evolution of snowboarding firsthand from the original “snurfer” boards of the 1970s to the high-tech carving boards of today. At resorts in Austria, Switzerland, and Canada, he gained extensive mountain knowledge and teaching experience as a skiing an

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.

Cars 2 Essential Guide Book $12.99 Get in gear with this must-have reference guide! Created in association with Disney and Pixar. 48 pages packed with Cars 2 movie stills, CGI photography, and more! Get in gear with this must-have reference guide to the high-octane comedy-adventure Cars 2! Packed with movie stills, CGI photography, and special cross-section illustrations, the 48-page hardcover Cars 2 Essential Guide Book was created in association with Disney and Pixar. It measures about 9 1/4-inches tall x 6 1/4-inches wide and features the best scenes from the movie that stars the voices of Paul Newman, Richard Petty, Bonnie Hunt, and Owen Wilson.

Swiftwater Rescue (Book) by Slim Ray $24.95 Written by noted whitewater safety and rescue expert Slim Ray for the rescue professional, this is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference. Covers rescuer safety, swiftwater rescue techniques, rigging, helicopters and medical considerations.244 pages.

Wilderness Medicine (Book) by William Forgey $14.95 Guide to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment of common wilderness illnesses; instant clinical reference index; suggestions for medical kit. This new edition is updated for various infectious diseases, new medications.250 pages.

The Complete Book of Personal Training – 1st Edition (Book) $68.95 The Complete Book of Personal Training delivers exactly what the title promises and more, making it the most comprehensive and authoritative resource for you as a personal trainer, whether you are a newcomer to the field or have a well-established business.The book is truly a complete resource. It’s full of information about working with clients and designing programs, and it’s also a practical guide to all aspects of the personal training business. The Complete Book of Personal Training will help you in the all aspects of your profession:Learn applicable information on fitness testing and assessment.Identify your clients’ goals and create fitness tests specifically for them.Properly train and help special populations.Understand the business side of personal training, including marketing yourself as a trainer, getting and retaining clients, and learning time management.Learn how to expand your business.Noted author, educator, and personal trainer Douglas Brooks digs deep into the world of personal training, offering solutions to the challenges that trainers face in daily life and providing answers to many of the questions personal trainers ask throughout their careers. More than just a training manual, this text explores the best ways to run your business-from marketing and promotions to record keeping and retirement planning. The book includes a thorough index to help readers quickly locate any topic, and more than 100 photos accurately illustrate proper techniques for dozens of exercises.The Complete Book of Personal Training contains something for every personal trainer. It’s the first reference of its kind to provide all the information you need to start, run, and grow a personal training business or career. The text is an essential tool to help you solve the daily organizational and business challenges of personal training. 12/22/2003 copyright, 608 pages.

101 Dressage Exercises Book $30 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider features a full arena diagram and step-by- step instructions for each exercise. The exercises address all levels of riders, starting with the basics and moving up the levels. Training tips and masterly guidance make this an indispensable reference for all dressage riders. Even Western riders interested in enhancing their performance will find these foundational exercises useful.

Exertional Heat Illnesses (Book) $47.95 Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent exertional heat illnesses and ensure your sporting events are safe. Exertional Heat Illnesses provides practitioners with all the information they need in one practical reference. Renowned exercise researcher Lawrence Armstrong, PhD, and a team of eight colleagues examine the heat illnesses most common in athletes, recreation enthusiasts, and laborers.The only book to focus exclusively on heat-related illnesses, Exertional Heat Illnesses is full of practical advice for professionals in a variety of medical, academic, and commercial settings. Athletic trainers, physicians, nurses, and emergency medical technicians will find effective treatment options for all exertional heat illnesses. Coaches, athletes, industrial supervisors, and military leaders will learn the causes of heat-related illnesses and ways to prevent them. Fitness, conditioning, and training specialists will gain useful information for their clients and students. Instructors and students interested in environmental exercise physiology will also find Exertional Heat Illnesses to be a valuable textbook for courses that require advanced study. This resource is aligned with the current accepted standards and recommendations of two prominent health and sports medicine organizations-the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). The reference contains the following:A handy breakdown of how the body reacts to different heat illnessesCase reports detailing how other practitioners respond in real-life situationsAbstracts of four important position stands from the ACSM and NATA and the Web sites at which you can access themWith this reference, you’ll have the tools to help athletes maintain optimal health and performance during and after exercise, and you’ll have the knowledge to treat exertional heat illnesses promptly and properly should they occur.

Kinetics of Human Motion (Book) $80.95 Written by the foremost authority on the subject, Kinetics of Human Motion is the sequel and companion to the 1998 text Kinematics of Human Motion. World-renowned biomechanics expert Vladimir Zatsiorsky has written Kinetics of Human Motion to be an indispensable reference for human movement professionals. Although biomechanical analysis of human motion can be conducted on different structural levels, this book focuses on the examination of forces that create entire body motion. By examining the forces that create entire body motion, the text develops the biomechanical knowledge of the reader. Kinetics of Human Motion is divided into six chapters that cover external contact forces, statics, kinematic chains, inertial characteristics of the body, dynamics of human motion and work, and energy in human motion. Readers will learn about the following:Three-dimensional analysis of forces and movementsKinetics of multilink chainsStability of equilibriumInertial properties of the human bodyJoint torques and forcesInverse problem of dynamicsThis text is advanced and assumes some knowledge of algebra and calculus, yet the emphasis is clearly on understanding physical concepts, not mathematical formulae. The book features helpful refreshers of basic mathematical concepts and kinesiology and other movement-related topics to facilitate reader comprehension of the topics presented.Kinetics of Human Motion is packed with illustrations and equations to help clarify and reemphasize the main concepts; it also contains review problems, applied research problems, end-of-chapter questions, and references throughout. For a more rounded understanding of the concepts, each chapter includes “From the Literature” elements, which support the theories discussed while offering other viewpoints. This is the second book in a three-book series that will cover the entire range of biomechanics of human motion. Kinematics of Human Motion was the first book; this book, Kinetics of Human Motion, covers the analysis of entire body motion; the muscle biomechanics will be covered in the third volume of the series.

World Desk Reference Atlas $25 Completely up-to-date and authoritative, Oxford’s Desk Reference Atlas offers exceptional map quality in a handy, easy-to-use format. Boasting digitally produced maps drawn from the latest satellite feeds, plus an informative, colorfully illustrated introduction covering everything from the solar system, volcanoes, and earthquakes to useful charts and statistics, this atlas is an ideal quick reference for home, school, or office.   Elegant digitally produced maps are drawn from the latest available sources, including satellite feeds and the most recent surveys and censuses The comprehensive maps reflect changes in boundaries and place names all over the world A colorfully illustrated 32-page thematic section covers timely topics ranging from the solar system, volcanoes, and earthquakes to international organizations, climate, and agriculture, and features useful statistics for countries around the world A comprehensive 17,000-entry alphanumeric index adds to the usability of this volume, allowing quick and ready reference to any point in the world. This Desk Reference Atlas’s convenient form and affordable price make it ideal for quick reference at home, in school, or at the office. No desk should be without it

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

Mountaineering Literature (Book) by Jill Neate $29.95 If you want to collect old and rare mountaineering books, this is the resource bible. Covers over 3400 English language books: narratives, biographies, expedition accounts, journals, fiction, guidebooks, etc…all with their Neate reference numbers used by collectors and dealers. This is the latest edition, published in 1986.296 pages.

Climbing Mt. Shasta (Book) by Steve Lewis $15.95 More than a guide book, it’s an intro to mountaineering and is the best reference available for preparing anyone to safely and successfully climb to the summit of Mt Shasta in California. Non-climbers can also read about the mountain’s weather, geography, flora, fauna, history, legend and lore, plus the route itself.192 pages.

Maps.com World Reference Atlas $227.5 The Maps.com World Reference Atlas makes use of thematic and political maps to illustrate the dynamic effect people have on the globe. This handy World Reference Atlas is designed to be colorful, easy to read, and informative. Unique and detailed maps have been meticulously selected to provide a comprehensive look at our planet. This special World Reference Atlas doesn’t stop at the end of each page. With Maps.com’s iPowered ability you have access to much more! By pointing your Internet browser to the specific URL printed in the atlas you will have FREE access to the iPowered Center and to more maps, text, images, lesson plans, and statistics. With iPower you can page through this atlas both in your armchair and on the World Wide Web.

‘Deal Breaker: A Definitive List of Dating Offenses’ Book $12.95 Dealbreaker is a hilarious reference guide to the qualities that, when discovered, transform the “date you hope to go home with” into the “date you pray never calls again.” A “dealbreaker” could be

Exercise Endocrinology (Book) $87.95 Exercise Endocrinology is the only comprehensive textbook dealing with the endocrine physiology of exercise. The book serves both as a valuable introduction to endocrinology and as an integrative overview of exercise endocrinology. The text will help you understand the basics of endocrinology while giving you the most current information on endocrine physiology research.What makes Exercise Endocrinology unique is its organization by functional responses of hormones rather than by their organs and tissue origins. In addition, the book integrates autonomic physiology with endocrinology to present the most thorough review available of the autonomic nervous system’s involvement in exercise. Written by a highly acclaimed exercise scientist and endocrinology researcher, Exercise Endocrinology is well organized and includes references, illustrations, and tables that will help you do the following: Compare hormone sources and effectsCategorize hormones, receptors, organ sources, and actions Understand hormone functions (with specific consideration for fluid regulation, immunology, fuel use, stress responses, biological rhythms, and physical performance)Recognize hormone agonists and antagonistsBe aware of the influence of exercise and hormones on human healthThe text devotes substantial attention to the chemical mediation of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. It also combines the study of growth and energy regulation to clarify how chemical mediators cause partitioning of energy down these separate pathways. The practical value of Exercise Endocrinology will appeal to students and exercise scientists, and the book will also be a valuable reference for health professionals who use exercise in disease prevention and rehabilitation.

Dance Mind & Body (Book) $20.95 There’s a point where it all comes together-the steps, the breathing, and the style-to transform simple body movements into kinetic works of art. Through illustrations, examples, and reference materials, Dance Mind & Body explores the fine line separating movement and dance while providing practical advice for dancers who want to improve their technique.Dance Mind & Body features 128 exploration exercises designed to help you improve your focus, observe and explore movement systematically, refine your technique, and create movement phrases. In addition, improvisation challenges at the end of each chapter bring together all the exploration exercises to provide inspiration for you to create longer, more complete movement sequences. At the end of the book, you are challenged to create your own dances from inspiration to presentation. With more than 70 photographs, this handbook for the serious dancer also will help you achieve better posture, a greater sense of movement, and heightened artistic expression.As the former director of dance at the University of Northern Colorado, author Sandra Minton brings more than 30 years of teaching experience to her latest book. In addition to chapters packed with practical instruction, Minton’s definitive guide features a glossary and biographical highlight boxes describing famous dancers and choreographers.Dance Mind & Body is designed to help dancers, teachers, and students understand how to create body shapes and lines, explore dynamics and qualities of movement, identify both internal and external sources of inspiration, link movements together to make statements, and expand movement phrases into dances. From the basics of breathing to the complexities of modern choreography and form, Dance Mind & Body offers the practical instruction you need to make the transformation from dance as movement to dance as art.

Managing Sport Organizations (Book) $44.95 Dr. Ruben Acosta has built the International Volleyball Federation from a $100,000 operation to a $200,000,000 organization through his great understanding of sport marketing and management. In his book, Managing Sport Organizations, Dr. Acosta conveys his marketing and management insights and expertise. As a result, you will be able to build a successful sport program on the local, national, or international level.Dr. Acosta offers straightforward advice to improve communication objectives, public relations goals, and promotion efforts-areas that many organizations fail to execute properly. The author goes into detail to show you how to market and promote a sport or event to the media and to train personnel and recruit members to aid in promotion. He also gives specific promotional strategies, such as having athletes promote the sport in their own community or country. In addition, Dr. Acosta provides you with the skills needed to set and meet short-and long-term goals for your sport organization. The book is designed so that you will be able to build a sport organization from the ground up or improve on an existing organization.Chapter 1 gives a historical overview and uses specific examples to explain current trends in sport organizations. Chapter 2 describes the best strategies for establishing a new sport organization.Chapter 3 offers tips on communicating with important people within the organization as well as the media. Chapter 4 details how to project the right image to the press and the public.Chapter 5 teaches how to establish a leadership style and manage and motivate staff.Chapter 6 offers tips on setting goals and putting plans in place to achieve them.Chapter 7 explains the budgeting process and the best strategies for planning an organization’s future.By utilizing the author’s 30-plus years in sport leadership, Managing Sport Organizations provides you with the tools needed to develop contemporary sport management skills and sell your organization to sponsors, the press, and the public. With this unparalleled reference, you can successfully shape your sport program.

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

Winning Wrestling Moves (book) $19.95 The most complete wrestling technique book ever written With more than 700 detailed photographs illustrating moves and countermoves, this book shows how to handle any opponent in virtually any situation. Winning Wrestling Moves provides high school and college wrestlers and their coaches with all the fundamentals and latest refinements in wrestling techniques. Never before have so many wrestling moves been described and illustrated in one volume. Three former All-Americans from the University of Iowa Mark Mysnyk, Barry Davis, and Brooks Simpson team up to share the techniques that made them champions: Proper stance, movement, penetration, and lifting technique Breakdowns, rides, and pins 200 takedowns featuring variations based on the opponent’s reaction Escapes and reversals Valuable counter techniques Freestyle turns for freestyle and scholastic wrestling Winning Wrestling Moves is a generously illustrated guide that shows wrestlers at the high school and college levels how to come out on top in every match. AUDIENCE Reference for wrestling coaches and wrestlers CONTENTS Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Using This Book Chapter 1. Basic Skills Stance and Movement Penetration Step Lifting Hip Heist Back Arch Backstep Coming to a Base Chapter 2. Takedowns Double Leg Takedown Finishes from Down on the Mat Standing Finishes Finished With Opponent’s Feet Off the Mat Counters to Double Legs High Single Leg Takedown Finishes When His Leg Is Between Yours Finishes When His Leg Is to the Outside of Yours Finishes When His Leg Is on the Mat Low Single Leg Sets-Ups for High and Low Single Legs Sets-Ups From Tie-Ups Set-Ups From Fake Shots Snatch Single Leg Set-Ups for the Snatch Single Leg Counters to Singles Counters Before or as He Shoots Counters to the High Single Leg on the Feet With His Head to the Inside Counters to the High Single Leg on the Feet With His Head to the Outside Counters to the High Single Leg Down on the Mat With His Head to the Inside Counters Down on the Mat With His Head to the Outside High Crotch / Head-to-the-Outside Single Tie-Ups and Set-Ups Finishes as a Continuation of the Penetration Step Finishes If You Get Stuck on the Mat With Both Knees Down Finishes When He is Sprawling Back Finishes With Your Head to the Outside, On Your Feet Finishes When You Are Down on the Mat and He Is Around Your Waist Counters to High Crotch/Head-to-the-Outside Single Underhook Offense Finishes to the Underhook Over-Underhook Finishes With the Over

Aquatic Therapy Programming (book) $42 The first comprehensive guide to setting up and delivering an aquatic therapy program Here is the essential information for designing, implementing, and managing an aquatic therapy program. This complete guide to the aquatic treatment of orthopedic injuries addresses topics ranging from program format to risk management and pool design. The book also presents 28 plans of care for the treatment of injuries to the lower extremities, upper extremities, and spine. First, Aquatic Therapy Programming gives you the tools you’ll need to develop a plan of care for aquatic therapy. You’ll learn the basic properties and principles of movement in water and how to apply them to aquatic therapy, how to use water depth during the different stages of treatment, and how to use equipment to facilitate exercise. Author Joanne Koury then describes her unique six-phase approach to designing aquatic treatment plans. The steps include assessment and early treatment; strengthening and local muscular endurance; balance, coordination, and cardiovascular conditioning; task-related and sport-simulated skills development; transitional aquatic therapy; and maintenance and fitness. Next, the book explains how to implement the six-phase plan of care in the treatment of selected orthopedic injuries. You’ll find 28 specific plans of care for acute injuries to the pelvis, hip, and thigh; knee; lower leg, ankle, and foot; shoulder region; elbow, wrist, and hand; lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine; and trunk and neck. Descriptions of exercises used within the treatment plans are enhanced by photographs. You can use these plans of care as a starting point for treatment in the pool, modifying them to meet the needs of individual clients. Finally, Aquatic Therapy Programming discusses the administrative concerns of aquatic therapy facility managers. The book addresses many aspects of risk management and safety planning, including legal responsibility, safety and rescue equipment, pool maintenance, client screening, and staff hiring and training. It also describes how to design a safe and functional aquatic-therapy facility, offering suggestions for new pool design, adapting an existing pool for therapeutic use, and using small swim tanks. AUDIENCE Reference for aquatic rehabilitation specialists, athletic trainers, sports physical therapists, sport physicians, other rehabilitation professionals who work with orthopedic patients, and aquatic administrators. CONTENTS Introduction:

Coaching Hockey Successfully (Book) $21.95 There’s a lot more to coaching hockey than teaching players how to hit a puck. You have to train them to execute advanced skills and tactics, evaluate their technique, and give them exercises and drills to hone their skills. Additionally, you have to organize your team, select equipment, motivate your players, plan practices, and pull everything together for competitive play.Coaching Hockey Successfully makes all these tasks much easier by guiding you through every aspect of the coach’s role giving you a blueprint for establishing a successful program. It’s an all-encompassing manual for beginning coaches and a thorough reference for more experienced coaches.Author Dennis “Red” Gendron has coached hockey at nearly every level of competition, from youth summer clinics to NHL teams, and his teams have won everything from high school state championships to a Stanley Cup. In Coaching Hockey Successfully Gendron shares his experiences and wealth of knowledge to help you build your own winning hockey program.Coaching Hockey Successfully gives you advanced skills, drills, and strategies for play in the defensive, neutral, and offensive zones. The book addresses a wide spectrum of vital coaching topics:Developing a program philosophy Motivating playersPlanning the season Preparing for practicesBuilding a feeder system Handling game situations Evaluating performanceYou’ll find helpful information on special teams, bench coaching, scouting, and program analysis, plus sample practice plans to guide you through the season.Whether you’re new to coaching or merely looking for more effective ways to teach hockey techniques and tactics, you can turn to Coaching Hockey Successfully for expert advice and insights to help you round out your program.

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Stronger Abs and Back (book) $17.95 Ancient Greek and Chinese leaders have stressed it for centuries, but only in the past decade have fitness and sports conditioning experts emphasized the development of abdominal and back muscles. Now we have the science to support the argument that the body’s stability and power comes from its center. Stronger Abs and Back shows how to develop the body’s core musculature for maximum fitness and athletic performance. Strong abdominal and torso muscles will enhance physical appearance and mobility as well as contribute to the prevention of low back pain–the most common physical ailment in the industrialized world. Because of its extensive benefits, Stronger Abs and Back applies to a broad readership: office workers who stiffen up while sitting at a desk all week; weekend warriors who play 36 holes on a free day at the course; serious athletes who want the utmost power to perform closer to their potential; and coaches who develop training programs with the best and most comprehensive fitness level of their athletes in mind. The book features 165 exercises for developing flexibility, strength, and power. It also shows how to select and sequence these exercises in a 24-week sample program for abs and back development. AUDIENCE Trade book for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Reference for fitness/exercise instructors, coaches, and strength and conditioning coaches. CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: A Strong Core for Sports Performance Unlock your athletic potential. Chapter 2: A Strong Core for Fitness Avoid low back pain and function at the top of your form. Chapter 3: Warm-Up, Stretching, and Cooldown Choose from these 31 stretches to warm up, cool down, and limber up. Chapter 4: Training Guidelines Build core fitness, strength, and power effectively and safely. Chapter 5: Trunk Stabilization and Balance Exercises Fifteen exercises for improving your dynamic balance, coordination, stability, and posture. Chapter 6: Ab Fitness Exercises Forty-six exercises that will firm your abs and improve your health and fitness. Chapter 7: Ab Strength Exercises Forty exercises to improve your athletic performance and sculpt your abs. Chapter 8: Ab Power Exercises Thirty-three advanced exercises for building explosive power. Chapter 9: Abs and Back Training Program Create a program that’s right for you at every stage of your athletic development. About the Authors ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dean Brittenham is the athletic di

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

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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

Teaching Tumbling (book) $24.95 You don’t need to be a gymnastics expert to teach introductory tumbling. With dozens of skills, drills, and lesson plans for children, ages 5 through 13, Teaching Tumbling makes it easy to incorporate these fundamental skills into your classes. The most complete resource of its kind, Teaching Tumbling outlines 86 basic tumbling skills designed to introduce children to gymnastics safely and correctly, develop their strength and flexibility skills in preparation for physical activities, and enhance their motor development. Unlike other how-to books on tumbling, this user-friendly guide provides 42 sequenced lesson plans organized around movement themes. Each lesson includes objectives, warm-up ideas, new skills, time guides, and equipment needed. To make tumbling instruction as efficient and effective as possible, author and gymnastics veteran Phillip Ward also packs the book with these valuable features: * Critical elements, cues, and prompts for each skill * Skill finder to match activities to lesson plans * Scope and sequence chart to help you plan curricular content * Full-page, reproducible task cards to laminate for circuit stations * Skills checklist to evaluate student progress * Illustrated drills and skills * Assessment suggestions * Teaching tips for working with children in grades K-6 * Recommended tumbling and gymnastics resources and materials Teaching Tumbling is divided into three easy-to-follow chapters that guide you from tumbling basics to lesson planning. Chapter 1 reviews effective teaching methods and assessment techniques, and discusses safety issues, equipment, and proper form. Chapter 2 highlights 86 basic tumbling skills from three general categories: balances and supports, rotations, and springs and landings. You’ll learn the basic principles behind a particular skill and the most effective way to teach it. You’ll also find a diagram, a list of critical elements, hints and cues for instruction, and additional drills. Chapter 3 organizes the basic tumbling skills into lesson plans. You can modify these lessons or use them as a benchmark when developing your own curriculum. AUDIENCE Reference for elementary and middle school physical education specialists, gymnastics instructors, and recreation leaders. Text for college-level gymnastics and/or methods courses. CONTENTS Skill Finder Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Welcome to Tumbling Teaching Effectively Assessment Techniques Safety Issues Form Equipment How to Use

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

Disability Sport – 2nd Edition (Book) $53.95 Disability Sport, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive and practical look at the past, present, and future of disability sport. Topics covered are inclusive of youth through adult participation with in-depth coverage of the essential issues involving athletes with disabilities. This new edition has updated references and new chapter-opening outlines that assist with individual study and class discussions. The book contains an up-to-date and comprehensive synthesis of information ondisability sport in its historical context;organizations, competitions, and sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities;international perspectives; andcoaching and training of athletes with disabilities, including sports medicine issues, activity modifications, equipment uses, and event management for both adults and children.In addition, the book addresses current challenges and controversies in disability sport (e.g., inclusion and integration, classification, ethics issues, doping, and equity issues) and looks into the future of disability sport. It includes mini biographies of standouts in disability sport from around the world. Students and professionals can use Disability Sport, Second Edition, as a springboard to further research; as an up-to-date reference; and as a tool in working with, or preparing to work with, athletes with disabilities.2/23/2005 copyright, 408 pages.

Offensive Baseball Drills (book) $17.95 Help your team score more runs! In Offensive Baseball Drills, Rod Delmonico, Baseball America’s 1995 NCAA Division I College Coach of the Year, shows you 68 offensive drills he uses to take his teams to the top. These drills help players develop important offensive skills, like maintaining proper body and bat control, hitting to the opposite field with a runner on first, deciding when to take the extra base, and many more. The book includes drills that coaches can use in practice and athletes can use to practice on their own, including * 35 hitting drills, * 20 baserunning drills, and * 13 team drills. Each drill features a full-page explanation of the drill’s purpose, equipment needs, and proper procedures as well as coaching points. And the facing page has either a photo that shows the key skill in the drill being performed correctly or a diagram of the field that shows how to set up and conduct the drill. In the last section are the five keys to using drills effectively and information on how to incorporate them into practice. The section also includes sample practice plans for youth, intermediate, and advanced players. Offensive Baseball Drills will help your team develop solid hitting, bunting, stealing, and running skills and score more runs in every game. AUDIENCE Reference for baseball coaches and athletes. CONTENTS Dedication Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Hitting Drills #1 One-Hand LAD Bat Drill #2 No-Hitch Drill #3 Two-Hand LAD Bat Drill #4 Diamond Demon #5 Long Tee Drill #6 Pivot-Rotation Drill #7 Bunting for a Hit #8 Bunting Technique #9 No-Stride Drill #10 Two-Hand Toss #11 Inside-Out Swing Drill #12 Tee Drill #13 Trigger-Stride Drill #14 Hip-Rotation Drill #15 Hitting Fungoes #16 Soft-Toss Drill #17 Tracking the Baseball #18 Bounce Drill #19 One-Knee Drill #20 Opposite-Field Hitting #21 Weight-Shift Drill #22 Inward-Rotation and Stride Drill #23 Pepper Game #24 Short-Toss Station Drill #25 Hit-by-Pitch Drill #26 Hit-Stick Drill #27 Hit-Rite Quick or Die Drill #28 Hit-Rite Off-Speed Drill #29 Swing King #30 Swing Trainer Drill #31 Solar Hitter #32 Towel Bat Drill #33 Double-Tee Inside-Out Swing Drill #34 Double-Tee Swing-Down Drill #35 Swing Hit Trainer Chapter 2: Baserunning Drills #36 Reading Pitchers’ Moves #37 Getting a Jump #38 Reaction Drill #39 Advancing to Second #40 Advancing from First and Third #41 Crossover Drill #42 Reads in the Outfield #43 First and Third Steal Drill: LHP #44 Three Stops Drill

Star Wars Secret Life of Droids Hardcover Book $12.99 The Secret Life of Droids looks at the classic Star Wars galaxy and features a timeline giving the reader a quick-reference overview of the events and information featured. 90 interactive and dynamic pages presenting events thematically rather than chronologically will allow young readers to uncover droid technology and discover each of its individual functions!

Traditional Aerobics and Step Training (Book) $19.95 Traditional Aerobics and Step Training combines two volumes into one affordable and easy-to-use reference on these popular topics. Traditional Aerobics: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise provides an introduction to traditional aerobics, and also covers choreography, teaching a traditional aerobics class, and programming. Step Training: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise includes an introduction to step training, and covers choreographic terminology, kinesiology of step training, teaching a step class, and programming. Contains over 100 clear photographs and illustrations. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Exercise Metabolism – 2nd Edition (Book) $66.95 Exercise Metabolism, Second Edition, provides a systematic, in-depth examination of the regulation of metabolic processes during exercise. Exercise physiologists, exercise biochemists, and biochemists will find this book a comprehensive reference, using the up-to-date information and the nearly 1,000 references in their own research and writing. In addition, graduate students in these disciplines can learn firsthand about the various regulations of metabolic processes during exercise as they prepare for careers in exercise physiology or biochemistry.Written by internationally recognized researchers, Exercise Metabolism, Second Edition, is both revised and expanded while retaining the essential elements of the first edition. It delves into the mobilization and utilization of substrates-glucose, lipid, and protein-during physical activity, and it explores metabolic factors in fatigue and metabolic adaptations to endurance training.Chapter 1 provides an overview of exercise metabolism. Metabolism during high-intensity exercise and the transition from rest to exercise are covered in chapter 2, which details the so-called anaerobic energy pathways. Chapter 3 discusses the effects of exercise on carbohydrate metabolism in skeletal muscle, while chapter 4 provides an overview of the important metabolic functions of the liver during exercise. Chapter 5 is a new chapter that addresses lactate transport in skeletal muscle, given the increased understanding of this topic since the first edition was published. Chapters 6 and 7 summarize the effects of exercise on lipolysis in adipose tissue and lipid metabolism in skeletal muscle, respectively. The contribution of protein and amino acids to exercise metabolism is discussed in chapter 8. Finally, metabolic factors in fatigue and the metabolic adaptations to endurance training are reviewed in chapters 9 and 10, respectively. Chapter-ending summaries help to condense the information and facilitate understanding.Exercise Metabolism, Second Edition, is a valuable reference to exercise physiologists, exercise biochemists, and biochemists, and it serves as an ideal text for graduate students in these disciplines.12/16/2005 copyright, 312 pages.

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More Team Building Challenges (book) $17.95 Looking for ways to challenge participants, promote teamwork, and initiate problem-solving methods? More Team Building Challenges has 15 fun activities to help your students build self-confidence and improve interpersonal relationships. The book gives you specific techniques and strategies to enhance your program and incorporate problem-solving activities into your curriculum. The 15 activities in More Team Building Challenges encourage participants to interact verbally and physically, struggle, deal with failure, persevere, and work together to master problems. In the process, your students will learn to value teamwork and appreciate individual differences, practice leadership skills, and improve listening skills. Chapters 1 and 2 describe team building and tell you how to praise and encourage kids and teach them to carry out specific roles on a team. As a leader, you’ll learn the importance of incorporating problem-solving activities into physical education; how to organize the challenges in your curriculum; how to assign specific roles; and how to adapt games for special children and situations. Your students will learn how to overcome temporary failure by reorganizing and renewing efforts; how to become better teammates by cooperating and following the rules; how to build self-confidence; when to use “praise phrases” and positive adjectives; and how to avoid using negative pressures and put-downs. The remaining chapters introduce challenges at three different levels–introductory, intermediate, and advanced–making the book ideal for most participants. Diagrams show you exactly how equipment should be set up, and photos illustrate how other participants have worked each challenge. More Team Building Challenges and its successful predecessor, Team Building Through Physical Challenges, are the only activity books that assign roles to specific team members, offer alternatives to negative pressure and put-downs, and promote the use of standard physical education equipment and gyms. This book also includes cards for your students that explain each of the challenges: Simply copy and laminate them, and they’re ready to use. More Team Building Challenges is a valuable addition to your reference library of games and activities. AUDIENCE Reference for K-12 classroom teachers and physical educators as well as recreation specialists, staff coordinators, and activity leaders. CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. What Is Team Building? Buildi

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1001 Motivational Messages and Quotes for Athletes and Coaches (book) by Bruce Brown $17.87 This unique reference offers 1001 motivational quotes from noted athletes, writers, celebrities and world leaders. The book features 13 themes (including confidence, discipline, teamwork, and others) with corresponding quotes for each theme. Also includes sport-specific quotes.2001, 202 pages.Features the NCAA Northwest College Eagles.

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

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

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Running Encyclopedia – 1st Edition (Book) $24.95 Written by two of the most popular authors on running, the Running Encyclopedia provides a complete look at the sport’s history, key figures, major events, and primary training theories and terms. More than 1,000 listings highlight the most influential runners, coaches, races, training methods, and events in modern history. You can use the book to look up reliable information on training topics such as threshold training, negative splits, and carbo loading. You’ll also find more than 100 photographs that capture the history of road racing, including some rarely seen photographs from the early days of the sport. The race accounts, photos, and commentary will make you feel as though you witnessed each event.More than five million runners in the United States compete in road races from the 5K to the marathon every year, and millions more watch everything from regional road races to the Olympics. Despite such widespread popularity and a history of spectacular races and intriguing personalities, no one ever before has compiled a comprehensive encyclopedia of the sport. Now two of the most popular writers on running have joined forces to give runners the definitive reference on the sport. The Running Encyclopedia is an omnibus history of road racing, an easy-to-use source of solid information, and, at the same time, simply a good read. The book provides a complete look at the sport’s history, key figures, major events, and primary training theories and terms. It brings together the incredible, the outrageous, the seemingly mundane, the startling, the astounding, and the unforgettable people and places that have made road racing perhaps the most popular adult sport in the world. The authors’ personal experiences lend a new perspective on events and figures that you may already be familiar with.Whether you choose to let the book fall open to a random listing, look up a specific subject, or read the tome through from A to Z, you’ll pull the Running Encyclopedia from your shelf again and again.11/20/2001 copyright, 440 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

Movement System Variability – 1st Edition (Book) $70.95 In the groundbreaking text, Movement System Variability, internationally known scientists synthesize the latest research in the study of variability in the human movement system and provide an in-depth, multidisciplinary analysis for researchers in human movement sciences and related fields. Movement System Variability’s unique dynamic systems perspective in most chapters adds a new theoretical interpretation to the role of variability in movement behavior. A rich array of scientific disciplines is represented in the text to offer insights into the nature and role of variability observed at different levels of analysis. Movement System Variability is organized into five parts:Behavioral Analysis of Variability in the Movement SystemVariability, Performance and ExcellenceIssues in MeasurementVariability Across the LifespanVariability Within Subsystems This essential reference book provides fresh insights into the nature and function of variability. Just as important, it demonstrates how an understanding of variability can enhance the practice of educators, teachers, coaches, physiotherapists, and developmental specialists. This book is an ideal reference for researchers or students interested in the human movement sciences. 10/7/2005 copyright, 376 pages.

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.

Land Between The Lakes (Book) by Johnny Molloy $16.95 A book for hikers, cyclists, campers, anglers, paddlers, and other outdoor enthusiasts to the recreational opportunities in this 170,000-acre bi-state reserve. The book is divided into 2 sections: water activities and land activities. The water section guides visitors to important fishing spots and lakes, and outlines one of the longest paddle trails in the Midwest, the 85-mile-long Land Between The Lakes Paddle Route. The land section offers detailed descriptions to over 200 miles of hiking trails(including the 60-mile long North-South Trail), as well as the many mountain bike and horse trails located in the area. There are also directions for scenic drives and descriptions of the many sites and activities. Finally, the book offers an extensive reference section, detailing lodging possibilities, outfitters, and conveniences located in nearby towns.230 pages.

Exercise Guide to Better Golf (book) $12.95 Exercise Guide to Better Golf shows you how to perform the same muscle-strengthening and flexibility exercises top golfers on the PGA and Senior PGA tours use to get in shape and stay on top of their game. All of the exercises are easy to learn and have been designed specifically for golfers by Centinela Hospital Medical Center official hospital of the PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour. The book includes more than 70 photos of pros like Fred Couples, Gary Player, Payne Stewart, and Bernhard Langer demonstrating correct exercise technique. Featured are two easy-to-follow workout routines for stretching and strengthening, which you can either use as is or select individual exercises to design a program that fits your specific needs. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or a determined duffer, the exercises in this book can provide you with these benefits: Greater flexibility and mobility in your swing Improved muscle endurance for better performance on the back nine Enhanced body tone and weight maintenance to help you feel better about yourself and your game A better-conditioned body that is less prone to aches, pains, and injuries An increased enjoyment of the game Exercise Guide to Better Golf also contains a chapter on exercises to use on the first tee with instructions for proper warming up before playing a round of golf. Plus, the book provides useful information on how to improve your cardiovascular endurance, helpful tips for reducing golf-related injuries, and basic guidelines for safeguarding your back. You’ll also appreciate the book’s handy, tear-out Exercise Reminder Cards, which summarize the exercises in each workout routine. You can tape the cards to your workout room wall and they’re great to take along with you when you travel. Take a lesson from some of golf’s most successful pros and get Exercise Guide to Better Golf. Get in shape so you can give golf your best shot every time you’re on the course. AUDIENCE Reference for golf players, instructors or coaches WORDS OF PRAISE “This unique book offers a golf-specific exercise program which all golfers can follow to lower the risk of injury, increase their enjoyment of the game, and possibly improve their performance.” Tom Kite Professional golfer, #2 All-time money-winner on the PGA Tour “When I first started playing golf, it was thought that nothing mattered in golf except hitting golf balls. Modern research has changed that. I wish I’d done this exercising all my life.” Dave Stockton P

Sport Progressions – 1st Edition (Book) $25.95 Learn how to sequence activities and lead-up games to allow students to successfully participate in a variety of popular team, individual, and dual sports. Sport Progressions presents an exciting, sequential approach to teaching skills that are essential to eight sports. The activities and lead-up games included in this book put beginning students directly into game-like situations where they can practice skills-and get excited about learning. You’ll find proven progressions for three traditional individual or dual and five team sports. Chapter 1 offers real-life examples that demonstrate the benefits of using lead-up games and activities to teach students in a way that results in quicker learning. Chapter 2 is a gold mine of practical teaching tips for implementing the progressions effectively drawn from the author’s 27 years of teaching experience. Each subsequent chapter begins with a quick-reference list of the activities explained. Each activity includes a goal, activity organization, activity description, and challenges to help you introduce the activity to your students. Although Sport Progressions is not a technique book, it will help teachers and coachesplan progressions of lead-up games easily and effectively, capture and keep students’ interest-especially beginners,develop students’ sport skills more quickly, andteach sport skills in the most effective and efficient way.Whether you’re teaching or coaching flag football, soccer, volleyball, or another sport, this resource will help you develop your beginning students’ skills in an efficient, sequential manner and encourage them to become lifelong participants in physical activity. 11/22/2002 copyright, 296 pages.

Europe Satellite Reference Wall Map $29.95 This satellite map of Europe is a perfect combination of satellite imagery and geographic reference information. The background image is a combination of satellite imagery and 3-D shading created digitally from actual elevation data. This stunning effect helps to visualize mountains, plains, plateaus, hills, and valleys much more than traditional flat satellite imagery. The satellite photographs were taken by NASA during the month of October, a time of colorful earth tones and visible snow in the north and on mountain peaks. Contours of the sea floor are also shown in vivid detail. This satellite map also serves as a fully featured reference map by providing useful geographic layers (both physical and political) and just the right amount of detail to be both useful and uncluttered. The natural colored border adds the finishing touch to ensure that this map will look spectacular on displayFeatures included on this Europe Satellite Reference Wall MapCities PhysicalTerrain International Borders LatitudeLongitude lines Legend Elevation Info Capitals Insets Ocean Relief Coverage Area The entire European continent, including Iceland, western Russia, portions of northern Africa, and portions of the Middle East

Defensive Football: Fundamentals and Techniques (book) by Joe W. Gilliam Sr. $17.87 This innovative new reference covers defensive philosophy, tackling, down linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, red zone defense, and also offers detailed information on how to design effective running and weight training programs.2002, 110 pages.

Facilitated Stretching – 3rd Edition (Book) $29.95 The third edition of Facilitated Stretching is now revised, reorganized, and packaged with a DVD – surpassing its popular predecessor as the best source for the latest PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching techniques. Facilitated Stretching, Third Edition, provides a useful overview of PNF stretching-a safe and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, then stretching it again to a new range of motion. These steps apply whether you are isolating one muscle at a time or using the spiral-diagonal patterns of PNF to stretch groups of muscles simultaneously. The third edition contains all the great features of the previous edition, plus the following:A companion DVD that demonstrates live stretching techniques from the book for a clearer understanding New stretching routines for a variety of popular activities including running, golf, swimming, cycling, and throwing and racket sports General stretches and stretches for older participantsStretching activities with added strength work using stability balls and elastic bands Stretching and strengthening tips for dealing with-and even preventing-common soft-tissue injuriesThe new edition has also been reorganized using a regional approach to presenting muscle group functions around specific joints. You will learn how to stretch each major muscle in the body, both individually and in groups. In addition, you will discover how to appropriately use group pattern stretches to improve flexibility and coordination and individual muscle stretches to relax tight muscles and break up adhesions within or between muscles. Instruction is provided for using the techniques on your own or with a partner.More than 350 photographs showing the progression of stretches enrich the book while the new 60-minute DVD demonstrates the stretches and strengthening exercises in even more detail. Icons are featured throughout the text, indicating which exercises are demonstrated on the DVD. A unique binding also allows you to lay the book flat while performing the exercises without losing your place. The DVD serves as a great visual tool for improving your technique and getting the most out of your routines. An ideal reference for fitness professionals, Facilitated Stretching, Third Edition, provides techniques to help athletes, patients, and clients improve flexibility, strength, and coordination while also treating and preventing injuries. Students

Aquatic Facility Management – 1st Edition (Book) $53.95 Complete information about how to develop, manage, and promote effective aquatics programs Ample reproducible forms for handling everything from program promotion and risk management to evaluation of staff and programsStudent-friendly textbook featuresInformation on industry standards, related organizations, equipment sources, and moreAquatic Facility Management provides current and future aquatics professionals with a complete guide to running aquatics programs safely and effectively. This practical reference covers everything an aquatics director needs, including detailed information ondirecting, promoting, and evaluating programs;administering a budget and developing staff; overseeing all aspects of life guarding and safety systems; andmanaging risks, water chemistry and filtration systems, and facility operations. Course instructors will appreciate the book’s student-friendly features, including chapter objectives, key terms, and chapter summaries.In addition to the extensive information on program development and management, the book offers lists of additional resources for each chapter; a variety of reproducible forms to use in promoting, running, and evaluating programs; and several appendixes that list aquatic-related agencies, equipment sources, and more.With its complete coverage of relevant topics, Aquatic Facility Management provides aquatics professionals with an effective training resource and invaluable reference that they’ll turn to again and again.1/4/2005 copyright, 296 pages.

Obesity: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention (Book) $78.95 Obesity: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention is a comprehensive professional reference of weight management research and techniques. Featuring chapters from some of the world’s top specialists in the field of weight control, it provides the most current and accurate information available today for treating obesity.The textbook combines a literature review with practical applications, incorporating expert analysis and synthesis of obesity treatment and prevention. The book is an important resource that will prepare health professionals and clinicians to help patients of all ages manage this complex and pervasive disease. Obesity: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention devotes an entire chapter to treating and preventing obesity in children and discusses other relevant topics: Nutrition therapyPhysical activityAlternative therapies such as pharmacotherapyPromising trends in obesity treatmentIn addition, graphs, tables, and chapter summaries make it easy for busy professionals to find and review key issues on the topic. As obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate throughout the world, this reference provides practitioners with the latest insight into integrating physical activity, nutrition, psychology, and medicine to help obese patients manage their weight.

Imagery in Sport – 1st Edition (Book) $70.95 It has long been known that almost all elite athletes use imagery and that most sport psychologists apply imagery in working with athletes. But most material on the subject has been, to this point, relegated to single chapters in books, to journal articles, or to conference proceedings.Now Imagery in Sport addresses the breadth of what researchers and practitioners in sport psychology know about the topic, and it treats each issue in depth, considering current theories and research on imagery and its application in sport. The reference also addresses future directions in research and practice for imagery in sport. In doing so, Imagery in Sport provides the most comprehensive look at the state of imagery and its uses in sport today. The authors take readers step by step through understanding, investigating, applying, and advancing imagery in sport. The text includes the following:Sample scripts, pre performance suggestions, and sport-specific and site-specific tipsPresentation and critical analysis of 10 well-known theoretical frameworks for understanding imageryA full chapter devoted to understanding and successfully using the available measures of imagery in sport, including how to administer imagery-ability measuresImagery in Sport takes complex theories and presents them clearly, using examples from everyday sport contexts. The book helps readers become familiar with the current knowledge about the topic and learn to view it with a critical eye. And it provides practicing sport psychologists with guidelines and strategies for using imagery to help athletes improve their performances.7/5/2005 copyright, 400 pages.

Serious Cycling – 2nd Edition (Book) $21.95 Ride faster and more efficiently with Serious Cycling. Exercise scientists have unearthed a wealth of information that cyclists can use to improve their performance. However, most cyclists have never had access to this great body of knowledge. Now you do. Serious Cycling bridges the gap between scientific observation and cycling performance. It takes the latest scientific data on physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, injury prevention and recovery, and training, and translates it into practical applications that will have an immediate impact on your personal training program. Written by one of cycling’s top experts, this book will help you build endurance, increase lactate threshold, and enhance cycling strength and power. Two-time U.S. Olympic team staff member Ed Burke has combined physiological training principles and real-world experiences to make Serious Cycling the reference that no elite cyclist should be without. The training methods and techniques he presents are what the top cyclists use. You’ll learn how touse power meters and heart rate monitors to gauge what is happening in your body while you work out;prevent injuries and illness, even during periods of hard training and racing;use proper nutrition and cutting-edge supplementation strategies to train harder and recover more effectively;make your body and your bike work with-not against-each other, get the best, most current information on proper positioning and cycling biomechanics; andapply effective tactics and race strategies to ensure your success in time trials, road races, and criteriums.Whether you’re a competitor, a club member, or a weekend century rider, Serious Cycling will give you the know-how-and the means to apply it-so that you can reach your full potential.2/12/2002 copyright, 304 pages.

Statistics in Kinesiology – 3rd Edition (Book) $38.95 Statistics in Kinesiology, Third Edition, is an introductory text that will help students learn how to use a variety of statistical techniques. The book uses examples and data sets that should be familiar to students majoring in kinesiology and related fields, thus making it easier to learn and apply the statistical concepts.This new edition contains the following features:Updates and revisions that develop statistical techniques in a simpler and clearer way Upgraded content with new and extensive problem sets to help students interact with the subject matterTechniques that can be applied to kinesiological subdisciplines and that are relevant to the movement sciencesUsing statistical techniques from physical education, exercise science, administration, and pedagogy, students with basic algebraic skills will be able to interpret data by hand calculation and check their results against computer output. While the text preserves its basic techniques, there is expanded content on computer usage in relation to statistics, which will further enhance understanding and reflect the changes in the field. By gaining knowledge of the mathematical formulas used by software programs, students will learn to critically evaluate computer results and interpret data with greater confidence and ease.The extensive problem sets, complete with answers, come with key words to identify the content that students should carefully review. The new problem sets in this edition are designed to help students interact more fully with the content and thus more fully learn the concepts and techniques. In the early chapters, students receive a thorough introduction to measurement, statistics, and research; learn how to organize and display data; and calculate using percentiles. Students then move on to study measures of central tendency and variability, curves and sampling errors, and correlation’s and different types of regressions. Later they learn how to use t tests and how to analyze variance, comparing means and using repeated measures. Students also learn advanced statistical procedures and how to analyze non parametric data.This new edition is highly readable and well illustrated with figures explaining or demonstrating statistical concepts. By using Statistics in Kinesiology, Third Edition, students should gain a firm knowledge on the relevant statistical techniques used in physical activity fields, and professionals have a great reference at their fingertips.12/22/2004 copyri

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Disney Pixar Cars Character Encyclopedia Hardcover Book $21.99 Get in gear with this must-have reference guide to the characters of the high-octane comedy-adventures of Disney and Pixar’s Cars ! The Disney Pixar Cars Character Encyclopedia blends the movies context with real world car facts! This 144-page hardcover Encyclopedia was created in association with Disney and Pixar. Includes an exclusive die-cast Lightning McQueen car inset. Order yours today!

Star Wars Episode III Visual Dictionary Hardcover Book $19.99 Everything from the movie! Must have! Add to your library! This invaluable visual dictionary brings DK’s world-acclaimed visual style to the climactic final Star Wars prequel. High-quality annotated photographs and stills from the movie explain every important feature of the characters, creatures, costumes, droids, and equipment. Author James Luceno worked in partnership with Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and DK to research this unique reference book, gaining exclusive access to amazing photographic material and insider information. Key objects have been created specially by expert consultants from ILM – including the first-ever view beneath General Grievous’s head armor. The result is a unique and fascinating reference work that reveals the characters and creatures of Revenge of the Sith as they appear nowhere else! Hardcover book measures 12-inches tall x 10 1/3-inches wide, 64 pages.

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

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1302 Winning Quotes for Coaches (Book) by Bob Bennett $17.87 Legendary coach and author Bob Bennett has assembled a lifetime’s worth of unique and entirely original quotes to help coaches and team leaders— in any organization and at any competitive level— motivate and inspire their team, their supporters, and themselves. Covers sixteen easy-to-reference subjects, including: Adversity, character, leadership, courage, family, frustration, opportunities, responsibility, and success.2004, 185 pages.

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Coaching Pitchers – 3rd Edition (book) $19.95 Lots of people know pitching. But not every pitching expert is an expert coach. As a coach you need to know how to teach and how to apply pitching information to athletes. Coaching Pitchers is a complete coach’s guide to pitching for youth, junior high, high school, and college baseball. Written by a nationally recognized collegiate coach who has coached three teams to NCAA playoffs and who has sent 37 pitchers on to play professionally, this book covers the mechanical, physical, and mental aspects of pitching. Coaching psychology and strategy are also discussed in detail to help you produce successful pitchers and prepare them for successful careers. In this second edition, Joe “Spanky” McFarland builds upon the principles presented in his first edition. He includes an all-new organization, 240 accurately detailed illustrations, and substantially expanded and updated chapters on fitness training; proper mechanics–footwork, hip rotation, stride, arm motion; appropriate pitches for each age level; strategy; and defensive responsibilities. Realizing that a pitcher’s welfare is as much a coach’s priority as winning games, McFarland tailors his training program to the pitcher according to age and ability. An 8-year-old doesn’t have the strength or flexibility of an 18-year-old, so he shouldn’t train like one. In Coaching Pitchers, you’ll find out which exercises and combinations of pitches are best suited to bring a pitcher to the fullest potential possible for a given stage of development. Coaches will find the chapter on managing pitchers and pitching staff especially useful. You’ll learn what communication skills work with individual pitchers, how to help pitchers set reasonable goals, what qualifications starting pitchers and long and short relievers should have, how to establish a pitching rotation, and how to use pitching charts more effectively. AUDIENCE Reference for baseball coaches and players CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1. Physical Development Flexibility Strength Cardiovascular Fitness Injury and Fatigue Chapter 2. Mechanical Development Lower Body Mechanics Upper Body Mechanics Combining Lower and Upper Body Mechanics Drills for Proper Mechanics Chapter 3. The Pitches The Fastball The Curve The Slider The Change-Up Chapter 4. Strategy Pitch Strategies Strategy Intangibles Calling Pitches Scouting Hitters Communication Between Pitcher and Catcher Chapter 5. Defensive Responsibilities Fielding the Position Holding Runners Cha

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AACVPR Cardiac Rehabilitation Resource Manual – 1st Edition (Book) $53.95 AACVPR Cardiac Rehabilitation Resource Manual is the companion text to Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs. It complements and expands on the guidelines book by providing additional background material on key topics, and it presents new material concerning cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention.AACVPR Cardiac Rehabilitation Resource Manual combines reference-based data with practical information from the field. It applies current position statements, recommendations, and scientific knowledge from medical and scientific literature to aid in designing and developing safe, effective, and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs.Useful for practitioners as well as students and instructors who are learning and teaching key concepts, AACVPR Cardiac Rehabilitation Resource Manual provides strong background support to topics addressed in the guidelines, such as risk factors for coronary heart disease, secondary prevention, psycho social issues, and patients with special considerations. In addition, each chapter opens with a cross-reference box so that readers know where to reference the topic in the guidelines book. In addition to supporting information for the guidelines, the manual contains new information to help round out cardio programs. Topics include the atherosclerotic disease process, cardiovascular and exercise physiology, exercise prescription, and the electrocardiogram.

Alcohol and Sport Book (Copyright 1997, 232 pages) $33 Alcohol in athletes mixes no better than alcohol in drivers. Robert Stainback’s Alcohol and Sport reveals the extent of the sport and alcohol relationship and how professionals can help prevent and treat alcohol abuse in sport. This book is an essential reference for the entire support team who helps athletes perform and cope with life’s problems.Sport psychologists, athletic counselors, and substance abuse counselors will gain a better understanding of the extent and causes of alcohol problems in sport, followed by guidance on how to intervene with alcohol-abusing athletes.Athletic trainers, sport physical therapists, and sport physicians often are the first to encounter and assist the alcohol-abusing athlete. These professionals will find this book essential reading in helping to prevent and reduce alcohol abuse in sport.Athletic directors and coaches will find Alcohol and Sport useful in helping them to recognize alcohol abuse and dependence, and know the options available for helping athletes to obtain treatment.Clinical and sport psychologist Robert Stainback condenses 20 years of practical experience and research in substance abuse treatment into this comprehensive, indispensable reference that:provides background information about alcohol use and addiction;describes alcohol use patterns of athletes and others involved in sport;examines alcohol’s influence on the human body, behavior, and human performance, including sport;discusses the incidence of alcohol-related disorders in athletes and sport professionals and considers the risk factors in these populations;includes case examples of athletes and sport professionals experiencing alcohol-related problems;explores how successful prevention programs might be developed in sport contexts;reviews stages of recovery from alcohol dependence and describes how helping professionals may facilitate an athlete’s progression through these stages; andprovides an overview of the treatment experience and considers how the sport experience may influence an athlete’s participation in treatment.About the Author Clinical and sport psychologist Robert D. Stainback, PhD, has more than 20 years of practical experience and research in substance abuse treatment. He has headed the Substance Abuse Treatment Program at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and served as an assistant professor in psychology and psychiatry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His years of research and

2002 Coach of the Year Clinics Football Manual (book) by Earl Browning $22.34 This is one book you’ll read through and then reference over and over again. Features presentations (with lecture notes and diagrams) by America’s most outstanding coaches, including: Barnett, Bellotti, Bennett, Bunting, Carroll, Cassity, Coker, Conatser, Coyle, Crowton, Friedgen, Gailey, Grobe, Jamrog, Lawing, Mackovic, McHale, Moore, Nelson, Pellum, Pinkel, Rodriguez, Ross, Saban, Sewak, Stripling, Tenopir, Tressel, Turner, Werner, Willingham, Young, Zaunbrecher, and Zook of the NCAA. An instant classic! Published in 2002. 286 pages.

Eating on the Run – 3rd Edition (Book) $16.95 Work, social, and family commitments often make it difficult to fit tasty and healthy food choices into your diet. In Eating on the Run, Evelyn Tribole solves your dieting dilemma using her proven expertise concerning all foods, savory and sweet. Divided into four parts for easy reference, Eating on the Run presents the latest and best information on the following issues:Smart food choices for you and your familyEating options for managing weightStrategies for speedy grocery shopping-including sample shopping listsHealthful eating away from home, whether at work, at a restaurant, in your car, or at the airportNutritional values for common fast foodsEating and ordering ethnic cuisineDietary decisions relative to hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart diseaseDiets and supplements, with advice on today’s most popular programs, including liquid meal replacements and high-protein diets such as the Atkins and Zone dietsEasy meal preparation, including recipes and tipsEvelyn Tribole is the nation’s leading nutritionist for busy people who want to remain healthy and trim. A former nutritional adviser for “Good Morning Americaâ€? and the American Dietetic Association, she’s been a columnist for SHAPE and has written several books on nutrition. She also juggles work, family, and frequent speaking engagements-so she knows firsthand just how hectic life can get. Her experience and strategies will help you avoid flavorless, fast-fried choices and eat great while on the go.11/21/2003 copyright, 224 pages.

Coaching Youth Baseball – 4th Edition (Book) $16.95 Coaching Youth Baseball, Fourth Edition, stresses fun, safety, and effective instruction, helping you create an environment that promotes learning, encourages a love of the game, and motivates your athletes to come out year after year. Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of baseball. But here’s a book that teaches you how to convey these skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Coaching Youth Baseball’s focus on teaching offensive and defensive skills through game like drills sets it apart from the current lineup of baseball coaching books. Sporting a reorganized format geared for sequential learning and quick reference, the fourth edition features a lineup of 11 new drills and 40 age-specific coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your planning and practices. The expertise of Coach Tom O’Connell and essential coaching skills–communicating with parents and officials, motivating players, and preparing for games and practices–make this book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of coaching young athletes. 2/22/2007 copyright, 192 pages.

Coaching Youth Basketball – 4th Edition (Book) $16.95 The fourth edition of Coaching Youth Basketball stresses fun, safety, and effective instruction, helping you create an environment that promotes learning, helps your kids enjoy their basketball experiences, and motivates your athletes to come out year after year. Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of basketball. But here’s a book that teaches you how to convey these skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Coaching Youth Basketball’s focus on teaching offensive and defensive skills through game like activities sets it apart from the current lineup of basketball coaching books. And, it’s the only one written with the expertise of USA Basketball’s Don Showalter. The fourth edition includes new activities and age-specific coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your practices, all in a reorganized format geared for sequential learning and quick reference.The expertise of USA Basketball combined with essential coaching skills like communicating with parents and officials, motivating players, and preparing for games and practices make this book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of coaching young athletes. 8/23/2006 copyright, 168 pages.

Coaching Youth Softball – 4th Edition (Book) $16.95 Fun, safety, and effective instruction are the focus of the fourth edition of Coaching Youth Softball, helping you create an environment that promotes learning, cultivates a love of the game, and motivates your athletes to come out for the team year after year. Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of softball. But here’s a book that teaches you how to convey those skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Endorsed by Babe Ruth Softball, Coaching Youth Softball is focused on teaching offensive and defensive skills through game like drills, which sets it apart from the current lineup of softball coaching books.The fourth edition includes 12 new drills and 37 age-specific coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your practices, all in a reorganized format geared for sequential learning and quick reference.Coaching Youth Softball’s double play of softball fundamentals and essential coaching skills, like communicating with parents and officials, motivating players, and preparing for games and practices, makes this book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of coaching young athletes. 1/4/2007 copyright, 216 pages.

Coaching the Option Wing Offense (book) by Vincent McMahon $19.66 The complete and easy-to-understand reference for this versatile and flexible attack. The option wing offense an be installed and run effectively at all levels of play, and is particularly beneficial for high school or college programs with smaller, more agile linemen. Covers formations, personnel placement, blocking rules, terminology, offensive line calls, pass protection schemes, pass patterns, quick series, counter sweep series, veer series, outside belly, inside belly, trap option, and draw series. Includes chapters on practice organization, blocking rules by position, game planning for the option wing offense and more. Features over 200 diagrams and illustrations.2003, 318 pages. Features the Aurora Spartans.

Coaching the Multiple 4-3 Defense (2nd Edition) (Book) $22.34 An updated edition to the definitive work on the multiple 4-3/numbers defense. Former athletic director and coach Dennis Harris puts his 39 years of coaching experience into this extremely detailed and thorough yet easy-to-understand and implement reference on the multiple 4-3. This beefy 300+ page manual provides detailed defensive philosophy (including defensive front seven, coaches’ responsibility, huddle, no huddle, signal system, alignments, combinations, and more), and offers concise individual player techniques for defensive tackles, defensive ends, inside linebackers, outside linebackers, and defensive backs. Also covers pass coverage, stunts, and special defenses. Special appendices on installing the defenses and a sample of defensive implementation.

Advancing the Frontiers of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation – 1st Edition (Book) $39.95 Advancing the Frontiers of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation tests the limits of traditional thinking in the field and challenges readers to integrate their practices into comprehensive disease treatment programs. The 11-part text contains 30 chapters written by some of the world’s most renowned scholars, researchers, and clinicians in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. It offers readers both a broad overview of the field and an in-depth analysis of contemporary issues facing practitioners.An outstanding team of editors-Jean Jobin, Ph.D.; Francois Maltais, MD; Paul Poirier, MD; Pierre LeBlanc, MD; and Clermont Simard, Ph.D. – expertly introduces and summarizes the book’s contents. Thought-provoking scholarly papers from an international symposium on advancing services in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation have been edited into book format, making the text a readable, credible, and highly relevant reference.The up-to-date text addresses service organization, pharmacological treatments, new technologies, home rehabilitation programs, integration of community-based programs and rehabilitation services, screening criteria for rehabilitation, integration of unconventional approaches and psychosocial services, and exercise prescription. The text features the following:Clear and compelling arguments about combining cardiac and pulmonary services to reduce costs and improve servicesA rich blend of experience and insight from international authors and presentersComprehensive information that is of current interest and expertly balanced with historical perspectiveAdvancing the Frontiers of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is an essential reference for professionals in the field. 5/20/2002 copyright, 272 pages.

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.

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.

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.

River Otter: Handbook For Trip Planning (Book) by Maria Eschen $24.95 This handbook is the first of its kind: a complete reference manual for rafters, kayakers, and canoeists planning self-outfitted (as opposed to commercial) river trips. Covers logistics, a team approach to camp duties, leave-no-trace skills, leadership techniques, gear and supplies checklists, permit contacts, etc. Also has 34 great recipes.300 pages.

Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology – 1st Edition (Book) $96.95 With Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology, you’ll gain cutting-edge information on how exercise modulates cellular physiology. You’ll be able to use that knowledge to develop better training regimens and injury-prevention and rehabilitation programs. You’ll also be able to improve performance. The book is unique in that it is the first comprehensive text to address the effects of physical activity on the cellular and molecular level. Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology highlights the potential of physical training in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases while thoroughly exploring these topics:Fundamental cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for changes in stroke volume, blood gas homeostasis, pH alterations, blood pressure, and osmosis in response to exerciseHow the exercise effects are mediated and translated into specific cellular and subcellular alterationsRecent fascinating advances in molecular techniques have extended the field of exercise physiology and enabled researchers to address the mechanisms involved on a subcellular and molecular level. Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology is a vital reference to help you stay on top of this exciting field. 11/7/2004 copyright, 464 pages.

Encyclopedia of Muscle and Strength – 1st Edition (Book) $21.95 Finally, a research-based book that covers all facets of optimizing the development of muscle and strength. Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is a comprehensive training guide and reference that providesdefinitions of key terms and concepts, evaluations of equipment options-including the top innovations, explanations of the role and importance of each muscle group, presentations of the best exercises for adding strength and mass, anddescriptions and examples of many types of workouts and programs and their effects.Choose from 255 exercises presented for 11 different muscle groups and the whole body. Proper technique for each exercise is tailored to the type of resistance used, be it free weights, weight machines, or body weight. Plus, each training program is rated according to workout duration, the projected timeframe for achieving measurable results, level of difficulty, and overall effectiveness.Muscle & Fitness senior science editor Jim Stoppani covers each topic in detail. His clear advice will help you conquer any problem or plateau you encounter. So build your knowledge base to build a better body. Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is the ultimate resource for pinpointing and achieving the results you’re seeking. 4/24/2006 copyright, 408 pages.

Physical Activity Epidemiology – 1st Edition (Book) $73.95 In one comprehensive resource, Physical Activity Epidemiology presents the historical background and main concepts of epidemiology and discussion and summary of original research. The text explains how and why epidemiology is important as well as how it is used and applied.This is the first textbook dedicated solely to the epidemiology of physical activity and the only complete reference written for students. It is a practical and informative resource for both students of epidemiology and established professionals. The authors provide detailed discussion of real-life examples to assist students` understanding of how physical activity epidemiology is used and applied. The book covers all the important areas, including disease mortality, risk factors, chronic diseases, and cancer and immunity. The organization of Physical Activity Epidemiology into five progressive parts and 16 specific chapters makes it easy for readers to understand how epidemiology is important. These special features further enhance learning: A glossary clearly defines the concepts used in epidemiology.Main point boxes highlight important concepts throughout the text.Numerous studies cover a wide range of topics.You’ll find Physical Activity Epidemiology an easy-to-understand and relevant text. It sheds new light on the public health significance of physical activity and the methods employed to study this behavior in the population. 9/19/2003 copyright, 488 pages.

Playing Better Baseball – 1st Edition (Book) $16.95 Teaching baseball fundamentals is difficult, but not nearly as tough as guiding players beyond a basic performance level. Veteran coach and player Rick Wolff, who worked his way up to the pro ranks on smarts and sweat, now shares insights he gleaned from playing and coaching thousands of games at every level of competition.You`ll find tips on:choosing and using equipment,conditioning the body and throwing arm,practicing preseason, in-season, and off-season,developing offensive, defensive, and pitching skills,focusing, adjusting, and staying sharp mentally, andhelping players showcase their skills.Playing Better Baseball is the reference and instructional tool you`ll wish you had when you started coaching. It`s the perfect guide for helping players who want to perform at a higher level. Pass it along to your players to read or use it yourself to develop each athlete`s full potential. This book covers all the bases, from choosing the right bat to getting the most out of each at-bat. It`s a great assistant coach to have at your side.1/23/1997 copyright, 208 pages.

Exercise-Induced Asthma: Pathophysiology and Treatment (Book) $54.95 People with exercise-induced asthma do not have to eliminate or limit physical activity, exercise, or competitive sports from their lives. Exercise-Induced Asthma: Pathophysiology and Treatment is a comprehensive reference that presents the latest research and scientifically based information you need to ensure every person can be physically active and perform optimally at every level of competition. Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, this is the first book to address exercise-induced asthma in those who are physically active and athletic as opposed to the general population. This authoritative guide will enable you to do the following:Work more confidently with physically active and athletic people with exercise-induced asthma.Understand the physiology of exercise-induced asthma.Diagnose accurately and prescribe medication, safe activity, and athletic practices.Inform athletes about new medical treatments for exercise-induced asthma. Exercise-Induced Asthma: Pathophysiology and Treatment walks medical professionals through practical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of athletes and other physically active people who have exercise-induced asthma. It presents the latest breakthroughs in optimizing performance while coping with exercise-induced asthma. It updates readers on which medications are currently accepted and banned in athletic events.

Star Wars Episode II Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Book $19.99 Must have! Add to your collection! Detailed illustrations from the movie! Inside the World of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones shows Coruscant and Kamino, two new planets in the Star Wars universe, as well as Episode 1 favorites Naboo and Tatooine, all seen in astonishing detail. Complex cross-section illustrations and insightful text about the cities, cultures, people, and politics of these planets take readers to a new and captivating level of insider knowledge. Inside the World of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is an authoritative reference and an extraordinary visual experience. Hardcover book measures 14-inches tall x 10 3/4-inches wide, 40 pages.

Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science – 3rd Edition (Book) $42.95 The latest edition of Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science provides upper-level undergraduate and graduate students with an understanding of the essential concepts of biochemistry-molecular biology, basic chemistry, metabolism, and transcription regulation-in an easy-to-understand format. This text builds on the success of the previous edition by offering new topics, new organization of chapters, greater interpretation and integration of key concepts, and new and improved illustrations that clarify the content.Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science, Third Edition is the first volume in Human Kinetics’ Primers in Exercise Science Series. With its updated information based on new research and ideas from exercise science and molecular biology and its greater interpretation of biochemistry in the context of the active human, this volume is the only text of its kind in this field. Students trained in traditional exercise physiology can understand basic concepts of energy, but without the knowledge gained from this book they might lack the ability to apply these principles to everyday life. New information and approaches in this book include the following:Reorganized chapters give greater attention to the mechanism behind the concepts. Basic metabolic pathways and mechanisms are outlined and the role of exercise in modulating those pathways and mechanisms is addressed.A deeper and more thorough integration of the topics adds context and aids in comprehension. New review questions with answers are provided.A section on oxidative stress and its implications to lifestyle and health are included. A new section covers signal transduction that leads to changes in the expression of genes and in the amounts of specific proteins.A thoroughly revamped chapter covers bioenergetics with an overview of energy systems and their role in exercise. This is followed by the more rigorous thermodynamics concepts.In addition, each chapter addresses the newest, most sophisticated information, discusses future research directions, and contains key points to reinforce understanding. The book also provides a list of abbreviations, conveniently located on the inside front cover, to help the reader become familiar with commonly used biochemistry terms; chapter summaries; a glossary; and a comprehensive reference list to help students absorb and apply the content.This new edition fully integrates the concepts of biochemistry and physiology of exercise and provides critica

What Every Horse Should Know Book $20 In Cherry Hill’s groundbreaking bestseller, How To Think Like a Horse, she took an in-depth look at how horses think, learn, respond to stimuli, and interpret human behavior. In this fascinating follow-up, What Every Horse Should Know, Hill continues her exploration of how horses learn with a focus on the key skills every horse needs to live safely, confidently, and at ease in interactions with humans. Mastering these skills is critical to bringing out the full potential of the horse-rider partnership. As Hill states in her introduction, Wild horses know everything they need to survive. They are complete. It’s when we domesticate a horse and bring him into our world that he needs to learn new things in order to adapt. What Every Horse Should Know examines the lessons that are vital for every domesticated horse, whether a trail horse, dressage or jumper, rodeo or ranch horse. The book features sections on how to train without fear, how to teach a horse to be respectful and patient, and how to do the actual work a horse needs to do. Written in clear, accessible language, accompanied by photographs, illustrations, and infographics, What Every Horse Should Know addresses all stages of a horse’s life, from foalhood to old age. Readers can choose to follow a sequential training plan for the life of their animal or start at any point in a horses’s life. There are tests for assessing the level of a horse’s knowledge, and a plan to develop individualized tests. The final section of the book provides comprehensive training program checklists showing what knowledge should be expected of a horse at any particular age. For anyone intrigued by the workings of the equine mind and seeking insights into how to enrich and strengthen the horse-human relationship, What Every Horse Should Know is a fascinating and useful reference.

Scuba Diving Safety – 1st Edition (Book) $24.95 The beautiful locales, exotic plant and sea life, and relaxing environs of dive locations are even more peaceful when you are armed with the expertise and skill to stay safe in any situation. With self-rescues, buddy rescues, open-water resuscitation, and towing techniques, Scuba Diving Safety will become your most valuable diving companion. Covering a full range of underwater environments, as well as dangerous marine life, entanglements, and equipment failures, this vital resource is an essential reference for every underwater enthusiast. Do not rely on someone else-or chance-to keep you safe. Let Scuba Diving Safety help you prepare for the unexpected and provide the confidence to enjoy your underwater adventures to the fullest.4/25/2007 copyright, 216 pages.

Essential Readings in Sport and Exercise Psychology – 1st Edition (Book) $70.95 For the first time, the most influential readings in the field of sport and exercise psychology are compiled here in one volume. Essential Readings in Sport and Exercise Psychology contains the most exciting, innovative, and diverse theoretical orientations and research perspectives generated in the first hundred years of this growing field. In this book, readers will find abridged versions of 50 readings that provide a concise reference to the history, growth, development, and future directions of the field.The book is written by an all-star cast of sport psychologists-all leading professionals from around the world who have been included in a variety of literature reviews and used as references in numerous sport psychology lectures. From the first research article in the field by Norman Triplett in 1898 to papers regarding the more recent challenges of professional practice in the field, the selections in this compilation are the backbone of sport and exercise psychology. Readers will learn about the development and application of commonly used instruments, such as the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-II, the Group Environment Questionnaire, and the Sport Imagery Questionnaire. This book contains one of Coleman Griffith’s influential early writings, Rainer Martens’ explorations of science and practice, Ken Ravizza’s pioneering work on peak experience, and Robin Vealey’s investigation of psychological skills training. These readings are only a few examples of the depth and richness of the content contained in this single volume.The field couldn’t be more ready for this first-ever compilation of key readings. The diverse selection of writings is a sign of the field’s maturity, and each reading provides valuable context to the progress of exercise and sport psychology. Professionals interested in the development of the subdiscipline will find this text to be an excellent single-volume reference of the important primary research documenting the evolution of the field. Anyone with a passion for sport psychology will benefit from this groundbreaking text. Sport psychology students will gain a solid background for future studies by reviewing proven primary research from the field’s biggest names and gain an understanding of how various lines of study have evolved. Experienced scholars and practitioners will enjoy the convenience of having seminal articles all in one essential reference. Instructors will save time by using this inclusive sing

Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise – 2nd Edition (Book) $79.95 Like the groundbreaking first edition, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Second Edition, introduces exercise and sport biomechanics in simple and concise terms rather than focusing on complex math and physics. With a unique presentation of biomechanical concepts supported with illustrations, the book helps students learn to appreciate external forces and their effects, how the body generates forces to maintain position, and how forces create movement in physical activities. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Second Edition, allows students to discover the principles of biomechanics through observation of common activities. By observing ordinary activities firsthand, students will be able to develop functional and meaningful explanations, resulting in a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanical concepts. This practical approach combines striking visual elements with clear and concise language to encourage active learning and improved comprehension. Many new benefits are in the second edition for students and instructors alike: More sample problems throughout the book to illustrate problem-solving techniquesA quick reference guide of frequently used equations printed on the inside coverA new chapter on technology used in the study of biomechanicsReview questions at the end of each chapter to test the reader’s understanding of important concepts A new instructor guide outlining each chapter and step-by-step solutions to the quantitative problems presented, as well as a test packageBiomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Second Edition, is ideal for those needing a deeper understanding of biomechanics from a qualitative perspective. Designed for students who will likely take only one course in biomechanics, the text prepares students to utilize the principles of biomechanics as professionals in the physical activity field. Thoroughly updated and expanded, Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Second Edition, makes the biomechanics of physical activity easy to understand and apply.11/1/2004 copyright, 424 pages.

Altitude Training and Athletic Performance – 1st Edition (Book) $45.95 For many years, the effect of altitude training on athletic performance has been a topic of interest among coaches, athletes, and sport scientists. Altitude Training and Athletic Performance condenses the latest scientific information into a single, practical source. Randall L. Wilber, Ph.D. – a sport physiologist at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado – is well qualified to address the physiology of altitude training, limitations to competing and training at altitude, and a host of other popular topics.Everything you need to know about altitude training and its effect on athletic performance is here. The book provides a complete historical overview of the development of altitude training from the successes and problems that athletes encountered at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics – where current interest in altitude training originated-right up to today’s most effective and innovative training techniques.Altitude Training and Athletic Performance combines a wealth of recent scientific research, as well as the latest training principles and program strategies in one of the most complete and useful texts available on the subject. The book’s practical applied section describes for serious coaches and athletes the how – tos of training and competing at altitude, improving performance, and minimizing health risks and discomfort. Altitude Training and Athletic Performance is a great resource for those seeking coverage of state-of-the-art training strategies such as the “live high – train lowâ€? training approach, the “nitrogen house,â€? supplemental oxygen, and simulated altitude in chambers and tents.This fascinating book is a thorough review and reference for students and sport scientists. It’s also a valuable guide for coaches and athletes who include altitude training in their overall training program. One of the few books devoted entirely to the subject, Altitude Training and Athletic Performance provides cutting-edge scientific information and practical applications pertinent to this interesting and controversial training method. 10/27/2003 copyright, 264 pages.

Applied Body Composition Assessment – 2nd Edition (Book) $58.95 Expanded, updated, and packed with new resources, Applied Body Composition Assessment, Second Edition, brings both practitioners and students up to date on the latest body composition methods and equations for healthy and clinical populations. This is the most comprehensive textbook on body composition assessment available today.Like the popular first edition, this book addresses the principles underlying the skin fold, bioelectrical impedance, near-infrared interactance, and anthropometric methods of body composition assessment. Applied Body Composition Assessment, Second Edition, also shows you how to control for potential errors in measurement, different equations for different populations, and much more. The second edition has been expanded to include the following: Equations based on the most recent researchRecommendations reflecting the latest developments in body composition methodsNew material on measuring the body composition of clinical populations, including those with cardiopulmonary, metabolic, and wasting diseases and disordersMore comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and scientific bases of body composition assessment, including more extensive coverage of body composition models and reference methodsPedagogical aids, including key questions that initiate each chapter; key terms, key points, review questions at the end of each chapter; and an instructor guide and test packageAn entire chapter is devoted to each body composition assessment method, including information on its assumptions and principles, prediction models, techniques for use, potential sources of error, and the most recent research on assessing changes in body composition. In addition, the authors discuss how to choose the best method and equations for a variety of healthy populations, as well as the clinical populations noted previously, taking into account age, gender, ethnicity, physical activity level, and disease. Three appendixes provide practical tips for understanding conversion formulas for two-component models, tables that help you find appropriate methods and equations for your clients, and contact information for equipment manufacturers. More than 60 photos and illustrations complement the text. Students will find that the book is full of helpful review and summary tools that facilitate absorbing the wealth of information. These pedagogical aids include key term lists, chapter summaries, review questions, a glossary, a list of symbols, 51 tables that ne

Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming – 2nd Edition (Book) $53.95 Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Second Edition, will help students understand the key elements of effective leadership in both theory and practice,learn important leadership skills through real-world applications, andexplore new trends in adventure programming. Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Second Edition, explains how the key elements of leadership work in theory and practice, and it helps train the next generation of adventure leaders-training that is paramount to developing the field. Through this text, readers will enhance their understanding of this rapidly growing profession. Renowned authors Simon Priest and Michael Gass provide in-depth descriptions and real-world applications of the technical, organizational, instructional, and facilitative skills that are essential to adventure leadership. The authors also identify what they call the metaskills that superior leaders use to combine the other essential skills seamlessly and effectively. The authors provide fully updated content and references, including new information on legal liability, risk management skills, and future research trends in adventure programming. They also do the following:Examine the historical and philosophical foundations of adventure programmingProvide safety and environmental guidelines that leaders should followDescribe the organizational, instructional, and facilitation skills that outdoor adventure leaders should possessIdentify the importance of flexible leadership style, problem-solving and decision-making skills, experience-based judgment, effective communication, and ethical behaviorsThe first edition of this book set new levels of excellence in leadership in adventure programming. The second edition preserves the comprehensive and classic nature of the original while raising the standard for the field in the 21st century. The authors’ skillful approach to integrating all aspects of effective outdoor adventure leadership makes this book an ideal text for adventure leadership and programming courses and an outstanding reference for practicing professionals.5/28/2005 copyright, 344 pages.

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.

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

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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

Growth, Maturation and Physical Activity – 2nd Edition (Book) $83.95 The second edition of Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity has been expanded with almost 300 new pages of material, making it the most comprehensive text on the biological growth, maturation, physical performance, and physical activity of children and adolescents. The new edition retains all the best features of the original text, including the helpful outlines at the beginning of each chapter that allow students to review major concepts. This edition features updates on basic content, expanded and modified chapters, and the latest research findings to meet the needs of upper undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers and professionals working with children and young adults. The second edition also includes these new features:10 lab activities that encourage students to investigate subject matter outside of class and save teachers timeA complete reference list at the end of each chapter Chapter-ending summaries to make the review process easy for studentsNew chapters that contain updates on thermoregulation, methods for the assessment of physical activity, under nutrition, obesity, children with clinical conditions, and trends in growth and performanceDiscussions that span current problems in public health, such as the quantification of physical activity and energy expenditure, persistent under nutrition in developing countries, and the obesity epidemic in developed countriesThe authors are three of the world’s foremost authorities on children’s growth and development. In 29 chapters, they address introductory concepts and prenatal growth, postnatal growth, functional development, biological maturation, influencing factors in growth, maturation and development, and specific applications to public health and sport. In addition, secular trends in growth, maturation, and performance over the past 150 years are considered. You’ll be able to recognize risk factors that may affect young athletes; you’ll also be able to make informed decisions about appropriate physical activities, program delivery, and performance expectations. Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity, Second Edition, covers many additional topics, including new techniques for the assessment of body composition, the latest advances in the study of skeletal muscle, the human genome, the hormonal regulation of growth and maturation, clarification of dietary reference intakes, and the study of risk factors for several adult diseases. This is the only text to f

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Choreography: A Basic Approach Using Improvisation – 3rd Edition (Book) $26.95 Choreography: A Basic Approach Using Improvisation is the complete guide to understanding the entire process of choreography, from concept to stage production. Thousands of dancers and dance instructors have used the first two editions of this book to solve common challenges in choreography, improvise movement phrases, expand movements into dances, and organize dances into complete productions and concerts.This updated edition includes examples of how today’s multimedia technology can be used to enhance choreography with special lighting effects, slide and PowerPoint projections, virtual dance performances, video conferencing, and motion capture. Each chapter contains movement exploration exercises, review and reflection questions, and application challenges that will help readers develop a better understanding of the choreographic concepts provided. And more than 70 high-quality photos provide a visual frame of reference and clarify key concepts. Choreography: A Basic Approach Using Improvisation bridges the theoretical and practical aspects of the choreographic process. It is an excellent reference for serious dancers, choreographers, dance instructors, and teachers who want to understand the creative process of transforming movement into dance.5/29/2007 copyright, 176 pages.

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

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

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

Fitness Professional’s Handbook – 5th Edition (Book) $76.95 Fitness Professional’s Handbook, Fifth Edition, is back with a new title, an expanded scope, and thoroughly updated material. With three new chapters, numerous ancillaries, and material that reflect the current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, this text will allow both students and professionals to stay abreast of the latest research and information in the field.Formerly titled Health Fitness Instructor’s Handbook, this full-color text has undergone a title change to better reflect its extensive use in the field. Reflective of updates made in the seventh edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, it serves as an essential text for those seeking ACSM health/fitness instructor certification and an invaluable reference for certified fitness professionals striving to stay informed amid ongoing research advances.Every chapter has been updated based on the latest standards, guidelines, and research, allowing readers to explore the newest theories, research findings, and current issues in the field. The following are among the most significant changes to the text:A completely rewritten chapter on health appraisal that focuses on the sequence of steps to follow in screening participantsUpdates based on the most recent dietary guidelines and current standards for nutritional intakeA thorough discussion of how to develop effective exercise prescriptions for strength and endurance in a very small spaceA new chapter that focuses on yoga, Pilates, and other mind–body exercisesAdditional insight from an expert providing real-life experiences in both fitness- and hospital-based programs and details regarding budget developmentThrough this text, students with little or no background in fitness testing and prescription will learn to screen participants, carry out standardized fitness tests to evaluate major components of fitness, and write appropriate fitness prescriptions. They will also learn how to apply this information to special populations, including children, older adults, women, or those with chronic disease (e.g., hypertension) or a specific condition (e.g., pregnancy). To aid readers with comprehension, the text retains the best features of previous editions, such as reproducible forms, useful key points, interesting sidebars, case study questions and answers, key terms and glossary, and extensive references throughout the book.The text features an array of ancillaries, making it easy for instructor

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

Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice (Book) $56.95 A complete guide to developing strategies for physical activity programs that meet the needs of every client-from healthy athletes to people with physical, pathological, social or psychological limitations. Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice provides an interdisciplinary approach to developing, prescribing and delivering high-quality physical activity programs. Explore how to individualize programs to encourage more people to participate in regular physical activity and enjoy the many health benefits. This useful reference is designed for both students and practitioners involved in developing and managing physical activity, exercise and health-related fitness programs.Learn how to do the following:Overcome the challenges of encouraging people to become and remain active.Develop programs consistent with each person’s goals and capabilities.Promote and maintain successful physical activity programming in diverse settings and situations.Develop the professional skills needed to manage exercise facilities and employees.This user-friendly text includes case studies that clearly illustrate key concepts and terms in practical application scenarios based on real-life experiences. Plus, glossaries at the end of each chapter and at the back of the book keep key terms within easy reach and make referencing during study or lecture quick and easy. The study questions and real-life activities included are great tools for independent study. They’ll encourage you to seek further information, develop practical skills and observe professional practice with firsthand insight. You’ll also find suggested readings divided between cited references and additional resources that will give you the edge when studying topics in more depth. With Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to ensure that the young or old, healthy or infirm develop and maintain physically active lifestyles.

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

Sport Ethnography Book (Copyright 2002, 200 pages) $34.95 Sport Ethnography is a complete introduction and resource in the emerging discipline of sport ethnography. Written by Robert R. Sands, PhD, an anthropologist well versed in the use of the ethnographic method in sport, Sport Ethnography is an all-inclusive guide for anyone interested in the field.Sport Ethnography incorporates methodological case studies to illustrate field techniques in specific sport situations. Sands relays his real-life experiences in sport ethnography, which include confrontations with “surf Nazisâ€? and becoming a tackling dummy for football players. In addition, the book provides you with multiple reference points that include experiences of others trained in fieldwork who explore triathlons and professional wrestling, go behind the TV camera and inside the dugout, and wrap ankles and windsurf. These insights will allow you to perform sport ethnography with greater cultural accuracy.Ethnographic methods and the fundamentals of fieldwork conveyed through examples of sport ethnography give you a familiarity not found in the sea of other ethnography texts. Sport Ethnography also addresses the recent controversy, both in anthropology and other social science fields, on what the data actually mean and how you can use the data that are ultimately collected.Professional ethnography is far more than recording behavior through a video lens or a microphone, catching behavior in a snapshot, or describing it in a notebook; it requires a thorough knowledge of fieldwork. Sport Ethnography provides you with this comprehensive understanding by presenting detailed information on:participant observation,culture shock,cultural relativism,establishing rapport, interviewing,a contemporary definition of “culture,” interpretation of experience,analyzing and writing about culture, andan understanding of ethics.Sport Ethnography equips you with the proper techniques to perform sport ethnography. Through case studies and captivating life experiences, the author will demonstrate how you can apply these techniques in real settings. Sport ethnography is an exciting and expanding field, and Sport Ethnography is required reading for anyone interested in this discipline. About the AuthorThe foremost authority in the field of sport and culture, Robert R. Sands, PhD, has published extensively on sport and culture. Sands, no stranger to participant-observation fieldwork, authored Instant Acceleration: Living in the Fast Lane and Gutcheck! An Anthropologist

The Complete Handbook of Clock Management (Revised 2009) (Book) $19.95 Have you ever tried squeezing in a next-to-the-last play, before a field goal kick, and time expired before you could kick? Or have you tried kicking and missed, from too far away, when you had time to get closer? Squeezing in a next-to-the-last play, while protecting time for a last play, is one of a football coach’s most difficult tasks and the one with the most potential for criticism. You need a system for approaching a moving clock, multiple variables, necessary barriers, ever-changing relativities, and demanded decisions. You need a system with structures, reference points, procedures, and warnings. You need a system for thinking ahead. The Complete Handbook of Clock Management describes such a system in detail. Topics covered include: Introducing the challenge, figuring time, playing fast, assembling weapons, using the intentional incomplete pass, the spike, using time-outs, distinguishing between procedures and decisions, clarifying objectives, squeezing in next-to-the-last plays, using up excess time before scoring, letting your opponent score a TD, using clock offense in a wind, deciding on kicking a FG or going for a TD, deciding on punting or going for a first down, deciding on an extra point in final seconds, trying for two points, taking a safety, keeping the clock moving, preparing the quarterback, practicing, playing clock defense, and sustaining progress.

Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control in Joint Stability Book (Copyright 2000, 464 pages) $76.95 This is the first comprehensive reference to address the basic science of proprioception and neuromuscular control. Drawn from the research of internationally respected authorities and spanning several disciplines, this is the one book you need in order to learn the status of scientifically supported knowledge regarding proprioception and its role in motor control and joint stability.This is your best resource for:reviewing the structure and function of the sensorimotor system,gaining insight into the neuromuscular system as it relates to joint stability and proprioception, anddeveloping rehabilitation programs aimed at correcting neuromuscular control and proprioception problems.Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control in Joint Stability draws from the work of renowned experts in the fields of orthopedic surgery, biomechanics, physiology, athletic training, physical therapy, and engineering. It presents specific content and management strategies related to knee, shoulder, and ankle injuries.Based on the proceedings of a conference conducted by the Foundation for Sports Medicine Education and Research/American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, this reference explores directions for future research and clinical protocols.Divided into four sections, the reference first examines the contribution of the sensorimotor system to joint stability in Section I. Section II examines the effects of ligament injury on proprioception and neuromuscular control. Section III identifies special issues related to proprioception and neuromuscular control, while Section IV presents the role of rehabilitation in reestablishing proprioception and neuromuscular control.Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control in Joint Stability offers a unified and inclusive body of knowledge regarding proprioception and serves as a valued guide for directing future research and clinical applications.About the EditorScott M. Lephart, PhD, associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh, is director of the internationally recognized Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, one of the first clinical research laboratories dedicated to sports medicine.Dr. Lephart received the Inaugural New Investigator Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research (NATA) and Education Foundation in 1998. In 1994, he received the Charles Neer Award for Outstanding Basic Science Research from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society, the first nonorthopaedic surgeon to receive the hono

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The Complete Handbook of Advanced Multi-Purpose Offensive Basketball Drills (Book) $21.95 Contains 143 advanced, multi-purpose offensive drills covering eleven primary offensive goals: Shooting, passing, dribbling, moves, screening, cutting, rebounding, warm-ups, fast break, press break, and half court offense. Each of the drills is diagramed and explained in detail, including the length of time needed, rotations, and variations. An easy-to-use and reference “drill finder� allows you to quickly find drills by skill and position. Ideal for veteran coaches and rookie coaches hoping to become veterans.

Bicycling Bliss: Riding To Improve Your Wellness (Book) by Portia Masterson $29.95 Written by industry leader Portia Masterson for people who want to improve their health and fitness through cycling, this book will guide you develop a healthful riding technique, improve your riding performance and pleasure, and establish a rewarding program of integrated wellness based on cycling. Organized for easy and frequent reference with step-by-step procedures that guide you through establishing a regular riding routine, setting up your bike for a comfortable fit and efficient riding position, selecting accessories, and establishing a tranquil exercise practice. Illustrations of human anatomy, bicycle components, and a glossary of terms will make the new vocabulary understandable. Food pyramids, recipes, and recommended readings will encourage you to explore new eating habits and further your knowledge from specialists in subjects introduced in here. 470 pages.

Mammal Tracks & Sign: Guide to North American Species (Book) by Mark Elbroch $46.95 The most thorough treatment of the subject ever published, this amazing guide brings together clear track and trail illustrations, range maps, and full-color photos showing feeding signs, scat, tunnels, burrows, bedding areas, remains, and more. Learn how to find, identify, measure, and interpret the clues mammals leave behind–explained and illustrated like never before. Includes essays that contextualize tracking as a developing science continually garnering more interest and participation. This is an invaluable resource for beginning or professional trackers and wildlife enthusiasts in all North American locations. It won a National Outdoor Book Award in 2003 – NOBA said it is one of the most thorough and complete guides to animal tracking ever published. It’s a monumental effort and an invaluable reference for anyone who enjoys tracking and viewing wildlife. 792 pages.

Perpetual Motion Book (Copyright 2002, 192 pages) $34.95 If you’ve shied away from teaching dance-related movement skills in your class because you’re unfamiliar with the subject or think your class won’t be interested, consider this: Creative movement exercises help young people develop important learning skills, such as group dynamics, listening, problem solving, and language. Plus, creative movement skills are a fun way to introduce students to using movement as a form of expression.Now there’s a resource that makes it easy for you to include creative movement exercises in your class so that your students can learn these valuable skills. Perpetual Motion: Creative Movement Exercises for Dance and Dramatic Arts helps you get both female and male students excited about dance, build essential skills, and improve educational outcomes — even if you’ve never taught movement exercises before.Perpetual Motion introduces more than 100 movement exercises organized around six themes: rules, recipes, props, poetry and prose, objects and images, and integrated arts.Everything you need is here to inspire students to step out of their movement comfort zones and develop their own potential. Each chapter identifies a theme, specific learning skills, recommended exercises, and a strategy for stimulating class discussion about the exercises. Plus, teachers have the convenience of being able to select exercises from 12 categories of learning skills.You can adapt these versatile exercises with ease and success to challenge beginners as well as skilled dance students. Within each exercise you’ll find variations you can use to increase the difficulty, add variety, and create more than 90 entirely new exercises.The book includes other features to make the movements easy to teach:A 15-minute warm-up routine builds teachers’ confidence. A glossary of movement terms ensures clear communication when integrating projects. A handy “finder� chart lets you quickly identify exercises that meet the learning skills you want.Perpetual Motion will enable any teacher to successfully integrate creative movement exercises into general classroom, physical education, dramatic arts, and language arts classes. There is no better reference for overcoming students’ fears about dance and helping them develop vital learning skills that will pay off in any educational setting.About the AuthorJanice Pomer has been teaching and performing in the fields of dance, theatre, and music since 1976. She has been a guest artist in schools, u

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.

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Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance – 1st Edition (Book) $63.95 This new, in-depth sport physiology reference provides a strong introduction to the physiological principles underlying sport training and performance. Plus, it delivers the best guidance available on applying the principles to athletes who are training to improve sport performance. Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance is an excellent resource for students and professionals in sports medicine and sport physiology. The book thoroughly explores the practical and applied aspects of exercise prescription and includes specific advice on the conditioning and performance of athletes. Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance also explains how various components of sport and performance are measured.Dr. Jay Hoffman has worked extensively with athletes and coaches throughout his professional career. Focusing on training factors and how various conditions and situations affect sport performance, he provides an in-depth review of all physiological components of an athlete’s training program.Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance covers a broad range of topics:Physiological adaptations to exerciseExercise training principles and prescriptionNutrition, fluid regulation, and ergogenic aidsEnvironmental factorsMedical and health conditionsThe information is presented in an attractive, reader-friendly format that makes learning easy. Key terms appear in bold print; chapters are packed with supporting figures; and numerous tables bring life to standardized performance data and specific athletic profiles, such as strength measures for collegiate football players. Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance will quickly become your primary reference book. It provides all the answers you need to successfully prescribe exercise for a wide variety of athletes. 7/24/2002 copyright, 352 pages.

Performance Massage: Muscle Care for Physically Active People (book) $18.95 Now effective high-energy massage techniques are easy for anyone to learn! In Performance Massage Robert K. King, former National President of the American Massage Therapy Association, explains massage therapy for athletes, dancers, and other physically active people. Coaches and fitness professionals will also find this book to be a valuable reference. Even if the reader has never given or received a massage, this book makes it easy to do! The book is loaded with over 150 color photos that guide the reader step-by-step through all of the skills needed to do Performance Massage with a training partner. Performance Massage is different from popular relaxation or medical massages in several ways. First, it features a unique combination of muscle stretching and high-impact massage techniques designed to enhance athletic and artistic performance, reduce and prevent injuries, and complement an active lifestyle. Second, unlike the complicated sequences of traditional massage, Performance Massage teaches specific, easy-to-learn skills that encourage a personalized, “hands-on” approach. Both hands feel for problem areas in the recipient’s muscles and use massage to stretch and unwind tight areas, spread muscle fibers and nourish muscle fibers, decongest and oxygenate muscles, and reduce tension and increase flexibility. Finally, because therapeutic massage applies direct pressure–not surface strokes–to muscles, lubricants are not needed. Readers will also appreciate that clothing stays on and is considered an additional layer of skin to work through. It’s easy for readers to insert these massage techniques into their exercise routines. The book also shows readers how to combine specific techniques to develop a Warm-Up Massage, Cool-Down Massage, and Maintenance Massage. The techniques require less than 30 minutes to perform and are ideally suited to the fast-paced schedules of athletes, dancers, and physically active people. In addition to the basic skills and techniques for therapeutic massage, the book features detailed instructions for a whole body massage. It also includes reference information on equipment, touching skills, receiving a massage, and the benefits of ongoing Performance Massage. Performance Massage can easily be incorporated into anyone’s fitness regimen. It’s a great way to enhance muscle fitness and improve performance! Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Before You Begin: Some Guidelines For Learning Performance Massage Some Commo

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

Infant Motor Development – 1st Edition (Book) $72.95 Infant Motor Development is the first text to concentrate on motor development during infancy – the stage in which the greatest qualitative changes in the life span occur. It is an excellent introduction to the most relevant and common issues researchers, clinicians, and parents face.This groundbreaking text combines theory with application to provide the most current account of infant motor ability and disability – including the latest prenatal research – all in one comprehensive resource. Infant Motor Development presents criteria for selecting the most appropriate assessment tool and intervention strategies to improve the motor functioning of infants with particular problems. The result is an essential textbook for graduate students and an up-to-the-minute reference for health professionals and researchers.Infant Motor Development is organized into four parts covering theory, research, assessment, and intervention. It integrates information from a variety of disciplines to encourage a broad understanding of infant motor development. Topics include the development of voluntary movements such as posture, stability, balance, and orientation; manual control of reaching and grasping; locomotor control of creeping and walking; the unique difficulties faced by premature infants; and an examination of two disabilities with devastating consequences to motor control: cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.Infant Motor Development contains many helpful features:Sidebars highlighting the relationship between research and therapeutic practiceChapter objectives and summaries that clarify the main ideas and simplify the review processKey points that highlight important concepts throughout the textGlossary of terms that clearly defines the concepts used in infant motor developmentWith Infant Motor Development, students will understand the subject area from a variety of disciplines and perspectives, researchers will discover the most current theory and findings, and clinicians will learn to apply theory and research in their work with infants. 12/22/2005 copyright, 344 pages.

Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness – 2nd Edition (Book) $67.95 Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness, Second Edition, contains detailed descriptions of a range of accepted fitness assessment methods. This resource focuses on the general population, not just elite athletes.Following in the footsteps of the highly successful first edition, Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness, Second Edition, summarizes the current scientific methods for assessment in areas such as:aerobic and anaerobic power;capacity for sustained exercise using blood lactate, respiratory markers, and heart rate markers;pulmonary gas exchange;mechanical power and strength;body composition;joint range of motion; andfield testing of athletes.The authors, highly respected exercise physiologists, have made significant changes in each chapter to provide up-to-date coverage of the topics and to offer complete descriptions of the techniques, procedures, and norms for accurate and effective fitness testing. In addition, the authors have included new chapters on the use of near-infrared spectrophotometry and the potential for heart rate variability in assessment. As a result, readers learn how to measure and interpret physiological changes resulting from different types of training programs for sport and for health improvement. Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness, Second Edition, provides practical, detailed descriptions of a range of accepted laboratory and field methods for assessing human fitness. It is an invaluable reference for professionals and students involved in human fitness assessment, including exercise physiology practitioners, graduate students in exercise physiology, exercise science researchers, sports medicine practitioners, and human fitness evaluators.11/22/2005 copyright, 328 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.

The Personal Trainer’s Handbook – 2nd Edition Book $43 Starting your own personal training business or wanting to improve your existing practice? With the updated and expanded second edition of the popular The Personal Trainer’s Handbook, you’ll have all the advice and tools you’ll need to succeed. Like the popular first edition, this easy-to-use reference is written in everyday language and covers everything from designing safe and effective fitness programs to handling even the most difficult clients. You will learn how to achieve personal and financial success as a personal trainer, how to attract and keep clientele, and how to manage taxes and other business issues that are crucial to a personal training business. With the new edition, you’ll also get a succinct but comprehensive review of exercise physiology that’s directly applicable to your business. This text includes a valuable new CD-ROM with the following features: 10 reproducible forms you can use and modify to manage the commercial, practical, and legal requirements of your business Forms for data collection and record keeping Charts and tables for writing the most beneficial exercise program for each clientHandouts you can print and give to clients to reinforce your training The Personal Trainer’s Handbook, Second Edition, also features an improved resistance workout guide. The guide contains: instructions and illustrations for 74 exercises and 17 stretches,important reminders to give your clients to ensure ongoing correct form, and tips on how to handle or avoid common problems that you or your clients may experience with each exercise.In addition, the resistance workout guide now contains a handy box on the outer edge of each page that has listings of the primary and secondary muscles and the area of the body worked by each exercise. This will help you quickly locate appropriate exercises for each client. The author, Teri O’Brien, is a well-known consultant on starting and growing personal training businesses and a former lawyer and personal trainer. She uses a clear, friendly, and entertaining writing style to share a wealth of practical guidance. With The Personal Trainer’s Handbook, Second Edition, you will become a more effective self-marketer, businessperson, motivator, and teacher for your clients.

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

Fitness Nutrition Special Dietary Needs – 1st Edition (Book) $35.95 As physical activity becomes increasingly popular, the diversity of active participants is greater than ever. Professionals working with active clients have an appreciation for the fact that many of their clients face unique dietary challenges. Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs is the first book to deliver state-of-the-art nutrition information pertaining to a variety of these special populations with distinctive dietary needs. This easy-to-use reference provides scientifically based nutrition guidelines for a wide range of physically active clients-including vegetarians, pregnant and menopausal women, children and adolescents, older adults, people with diabetes, and participants in weight-restricted sports. Written in a straightforward manner, Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs is ideal for athletic trainers and personal trainers. It allows them to guide clients in proper eating for optimal exercise performance, and it recognizes when a client needs to be referred to a registered dietitian. The text may also be used as a quick reference for nutritionists and dietitians and as a valuable resource for those who exercise competitively, for health and fitness, or just for fun. The following are some of the text’s useful features:50 figures, tables, and special elements that you can photocopy and give to patients or clients to ensure they follow your suggestions-including examples of poor versus better carbohydrate choices, the Motherwell Pregnancy Food Pyramid, and the healthy effects of certain fats12 real-life case studies from guest dietitians to illustrate how the material can be applied in a variety of settings Sample meal plans and an appendix of alternative food choices that you can photocopy so you can design individualized plans for patients or clients and teach them how to adapt the plans to accommodate personal tastes and needs Exercise guidelines for specific populations to assist you in prescribing appropriate exercise for each person’s condition and stage of lifeIn addition, the reference is valuable to coaches and sports medicine physicians in their efforts to provide sound dietary advice to both noncompetitive exercisers who want to stay fit and competitive athletes who want to achieve optimal performance. The text contains practical guidelines for addressing the needs of children who exercise and play sports as well as the needs of overweight athletes and exercisers in weight-dependent sports-an area often overl

Expert Performance in Sports: Advances in Research on Sport Expertise (Book) $78.95 Expert Performance in Sports: Advances in Research on Sport Expertise presents an overview of the critical issues facing researchers who study how athletes reach-and stay at-the pinnacle of their sports. The text will allow you to update your knowledge of sport expertise with the most current research and practical applications for the development of sport expertise in athletes, referees, and judges.This comprehensive reference reflects both theoretical underpinnings and future directions in the understanding of sport expertise research and is the first book to look specifically at how elite athletes are developed. Editors Janet L. Starkes and K. Anders Ericsson identify the questions typically asked in the study of sport expertise; they provide a stimulating, scientific debate that addresses the question of whether a general theory of expert performance is achievable; and they conclude with a glimpse of future directions for research on sport expertise. This new reference answers controversial questions that arise with regard to the training of high-level performers: How can you potentially speed up the acquisition process?How easy or difficult is it for experts to retain high performance levels as they age?How can coaches structure practices to maximize active time and preparation for the next competition?What is the role of coaches and mentors who work with elite performers?What aspects of performance best reflect expert behaviors in a particular sport-anticipation, perceptual accuracy, decision speed, attention focus, response selection, response consistency, strategy, or others?With Expert Performance in Sports, you not only can read about sport expertise research but also find out how athletes and coaches benefit the most. “Experts’ Comments” at the end of each chapter present the opinions of two world-class experts, Therese Brisson and Nick Cipriano. These experts’ opinions bridge the gap between the research presented and its practical applications. Dr. Therese Brisson’s academic training is in motor behavior; she also is an Olympic gold medalist, silver medalist, and six-time world champion in ice hockey. Professor Nick Cipriano is both an academic and an international-level wrestling coach. He is a former international-level wrestler and world-renowned coach in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, and he has coached both male and female athletes from the high school level to the Olympic team.This is a must-have reference that will chall

Directing Youth Sports Programs Book (Copyright 2001, 248 pages) $30.95 Written by ASEP founder Rainer Martens, Directing Youth Sports Programs is the best collection of administrative resources available to youth sport directors. Containing a wealth of hands-on, practical information, this book will help you develop a sound program philosophy and compatible policies.Directing Youth Sports Programs is an updated and much-improved edition of Martens’ widely respected, highly popular Youth SportDirector Guide. A how-to book for new and experienced administrators, this no-nonsense book presents simple “Best Practices� procedures that you can follow to design and direct a successful youth sport program.Directing Youth Sports Programs will help you develop a comprehensive system for recruiting, selecting, educating, and evaluating coaches; it gives you a step-by-step plan for involving parents so that you can make youth sport a family affair. You’ll also learn how to evaluate and reduce the risks in your program, increase your program income through special-event fundraising and commercial sponsorships, and evaluate and improve your event management skills.This easy-to-use book takes a straightforward, functional approach to give you the information you want and need to develop a successful program. Directing Youth Sports Programs is loaded with helpful tools to get your program on the right track:sample recruiting plans,job descriptions for coaches,a sample calendar of events,a first aid inventory,emergency medical information, andup-to-date addresses and reference information.You’ll also find more than 30 forms and 20 practice exercises to use to organize and manage your program, plus a unique Sport Event Planner — an indispensable tool to guide you through the process of planning youth sport events.ASEP has spent 20 years developing resources and educational programs to help youth sport administrators offer quality youth sport experiences. Whether you’re a novice youth sport director looking for a user-friendly handbook or an experienced administrator in search of a strategic reference, turn to ASEP for the ideal resource for Directing Youth Sports Programs.About the AuthorRainer Martens has participated in sports all his life. He has coached at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels and has studied sport as a research scientist. The founder and president of Human Kinetics, he also started the American Sport Education Program, the largest coaching education program in the U.S. An internationally reco

Basketball Offense: Lessons from the Legends (Book) by Jerry Krause and Ralph Pim $26.82 Basketball Offense: Lessons from the Legends is a comprehensive reference that serves both as a useful guide and a fascinating retrospective of the offensive philosophies of 34 Naismith Hall of Fame Coaches. Fundamentals, team and individual drills, rules and guidelines, and other topics follow insightful biographical sections and scouting reports on each contributing coach. The list of contributors includes Jody Conradt, Larry Brown, Pete Newell, Adolph Rupp, Kay Yow, John Wooden, and many others. Produced in cooperation with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.2005, 310 pages. Features the NCAA Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Developing a Successful Cheerleading Program (Book) by Pam Headridge and Nancy Garr $17.87 A comprehensive yet highly readable reference for rookie cheer squad coaches and seasoned veterans alike. Covers virtually every aspect of developing and running a successful cheerleading program, including: planning the season, tryouts, teamwork and motivation, practice planning, skills and drills, stunting and safety, school spirit, game day considerations, competition, season-ending responsibilities, and off-season training. Also includes chapters on fundraising and working with parents. Contains dozens of straightforward checklists, charts, and photographs to make using the information and implementing the ideas easy for rookie and seasoned coaches alike.2004, 124 pages. Features Oak Harbor High School (WA) and Ferndale High School (WA).

Basketball Defense: Lessons from the Legends (Book) by Jerry Krause and Ralph Pim $26.82 “Basketball Defense: Lessons from the Legends” is a comprehensive reference that serves both as a useful guide and a fascinating retrospective of the defensive philosophies of 29 of the game’s greatest teachers. Team and individual drills, man and zone defenses, presses, rules and guidelines, and other topics follow insightful biographical sections and scouting reports on each contributing coach. The list of contributors includes John Wooden, Adolph Rupp, Dean Smith, Phog Allen, Hank Iba, Mike Krzyzewski, and many others. Produced in cooperation with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.2005, 276 pages. Features the NCAA Gonzaga Bulldogs, Army Black Knights.

Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity – 1st Edition (Book) $60.95 Based on the 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium, “Measurement Issues and Challenges in Aging Research,â€? Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity considers research from experts around the world relating to the latest questions, challenges, and techniques in aging and measurement. The reference addresses a range of topics in aging research, including issues from the fields of kinesiology, biology, physiology, technology, urban planning, measurement, and statistics. Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity breaks new ground with a discussion of multicultural factors related to physical activity promotion and intervention. Ideas include using culture as a catalyst for active living and using culture-based physical activity as an alternative approach to promotion of active living. The reference further examines multicultural issues with a look at alternative medicine, including an account of a demonstration of qi-gong, a traditional Chinese exercise, from the symposium. Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity also provides information onthe benefits of and barriers to exercise in older adults;interventions to improve quality of life in older adults;advanced statistical methodologies, with discussion of structural equation modeling and longitudinal data analysis; andissues regarding training of future aging research and measurement specialists.In addition, a new term, kinesmetrics, is introduced for the field of measurement and evaluation. Kinesmetrics is defined as a discipline for developing and applying measurement theory, statistics, and mathematical analysis to the field of kinesiology. The groundbreaking Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity explores subjects in a range of research topics. For both veterans and newcomers to the field, this reference will be a comprehensive guide to the latest research on aging in measurement and physical activity. The 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium was supported by the American Association for Active Lifestyle and Fitness (AAALF), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the Measurement and Evaluation Council, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Human Kinetics.10/12/2005 copyright, 208 pages.

Maps.com iPowered Texas Reference Atlas Classroom Pack $227.5 New! Now available in a classroom pack of 30 Atlases at a special price The Maps.com Atlas of Texas makes use of historic and thematic maps to tell the story of the Lone Star State. This handy reference for the state of Texas is designed to be colorful, easy to read, and informative. These carefully selected maps provide a comprehensive coverage for the major events that have shaped the state of Texas. But this atlas of Texas doesn’t stop at the end of each page. With Maps.com’s iPowered ability you have access to much more! By pointing your Internet browser to the specific URL printed in the atlas you will have FREE access to the iPowered Center and to more maps, text, images, lesson plans, and statistics. With iPower you can page through this atlas both in your armchair and on the World Wide Web.

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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

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

Station Games Book (Copyright 2002, 136 pages) $20.95 Station Games presents over 40 creative and imaginative lessons that contain more than 200 station activities. Everything you need to prepare and successfully implement game stations is in this one concise resource.Nowhere else will you find such a wide variety of station-based lessons. They’re neatly categorized by subject area and grade level for easy reference. And each lesson offers suggestions for increasing the skill level and adapting the station to meet other unit criteria or cross-curricular study alternatives.When you’re short on time, you’ll appreciate the convenience of the at-a-glance game finder. It lists all the games, along with accurate details on objectives, skills, equipment, safety concerns, and modifications. In a matter of seconds, you can find the appropriate lesson for the day.Informative yet pleasantly informal in tone, Station Games is packed with these helpful tips for adding game stations to your everyday curriculum:Detailed set-up instructions and descriptions for each game stationBuilt-in objectives and outcomes for everything from reinforcement of learned skills to skill assessment at the end of a lessonHelpful illustrations that eliminate any question about proper executionStation Games is the tool you need to implement reflective teaching with confidence, improve your teaching style, and help students develop health and fitness in a fun and low-pressure setting.About the AuthorMaggie C. Burk is a physical educator who has taught elementary physical education for eight years. She received her master of arts degree in adapted physical education from Tennessee Technical University in 1994. She is a member of the Tennessee Association of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.Table of ContentsGame FinderPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Teaching TipsMake It Simple — Finding Your InspirationMake It Fun — Planning Makes PerfectMake It Matter — Expecting the BestChapter 2. Basic SkillsDirections, Pathways, and LevelsJumpingJump Rope BasicsLocomotor SkillsBalance #1Balance #2Ball HandlingThrowing and TossingVolleying and StrikingVarietyChapter 3. Sports FundamentalsGymnasticsSoftballBasketballVolleyball #1Volleyball #2Soccer #1Soccer #2HockeyTennisChapter 4. Fitness EssentialsMuscle BuildingResistance TrainingCardio-JumpChampionship Obstacle CourseHealthy Heart CircuitsUpper Body ToningLower Body StrengtheningWarm-Up and Cool-Down StretchingChapter 5. ThemesHalloween FrightsCh

Textbook of Work Physiology: Physiological Bases of Exercise (Book) – 4th Edition $90.95 This updated and revised fourth edition of the respected Textbook of Work Physiology combines classical issues in exercise and work physiology with the latest scientific findings. The result is an outstanding professional reference that will be indispensable to advanced students, physiologists, clinicians, physical educators-any professional pursuing study of the body as a working machine. Written by world-renowned exercise physiologists and sports medicine specialists, the new edition retains the important historical background and exercise physiology research conducted by the authors over the past 40 years. In addition, it brings you up-to-date on the growth in the field since the previous edition, presenting today’s most current scientific research findings.Beyond the scientific details, the book also addresses the application of this information to the fields of exercise physiology and work physiology, making the resource more useful than ever. Textbook of Work Physiology, Fourth Edition includes these updated features:More than 1,600 references “Classical studies” and “additional reading” side boxes for those who wish to study a topic more closely In-depth studies taken from the working world, recreational activities, and elite sport More than 380 illustrations, tables, and photos Comprehensive appendix, including glossary, list of symbols, conversion tables, and definitions of terms and units

Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise Book (Copyright 2001, 128 pages) $42 Closed kinetic chain exercise involving multiple joints is by no means new or state of the art. But it’s only recently that exciting research has been published confirming its effectiveness in rehabilitation, sport conditioning, and injury prevention.Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise: A Comprehensive Guide to Multiple Joint Exercises brings you up to date on the latest research findings and provides creative and practical tips and guidelines for optimal application of the technique in settings with patients, athletes, and others.A valuable blending of science and practice, this comprehensive book is an indispensable resource for both practitioners and researchers. Written by clinicians who use this technique daily in their work, the book interprets the latest research, clarifies the scientific principles underlying the technique, and highlights important differences between open and closed kinetic chain exercise. The authors reinforce their points with examples from everyday life and sports to make the scientific information relevant and meaningful. Baseline measurements for joint interplay and the stress and load these joints bear are provided as an aid in testing and monitoring individual needs and progress. Various testing protocols and their sequencing are also discussed.The book goes beyond the “whysâ€? of closed kinetic chain exercise to provide you with usable how-to’s for applying a variety of techniques and variations to condition the upper and lower extremities. Forty-five closed kinetic chain exercises effective in enhancing muscular strength, power, and endurance as well as functional performance are incorporated into an individualized progressive training or rehabilitation program. Understanding the difficulties in treating the elbow and shoulder, the authors pay special attention to the use and progression of closed kinetic chain exercise in these areas.This user-friendly manual brings this therapeutic tool to life with examples, tables, and other visuals to show you how to perform the exercises and integrate them easily into clinical, fitness, and health settings.The book features the following:More than 70 illustrations and photos that eliminate questions about “how to do itâ€? Step-by-step descriptions and examples of an array of practical exercises for easy reference on the jobFrom theoretical aspects to everyday application, Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise: A Comprehensive Guide to Multiple Joint Exercises covers it all. You’ll gain

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

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.

Complete Wing-T Offensive Line Play: Coaching the Skilled Athlete in the Wing-T (Second Edition) (Book) $19.95 Little disagreement exists among those of us closely associated with the game of football that the play and performance of the offensive line is perhaps the most important ingredient in an efficient offense. Many coaches have experienced success with the wing-T offense. The breadth of the offense is tremendous, with misdirection, power, counter, option, play-action, and dropback capabilities within the system. The information in this book will allow your coaching staff to use this as a reference to assist in developing an efficient and effective way to teach offensive line play, or as a blueprint for a successful wing-T offensive line. Contains over 200 diagrams and illustrations.

Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine – 1st Edition (Book) $68.95 Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine gives a non-orthopedic approach to sports medicine that will help athletic trainers, sports therapists, sports medicine physicians, and health practitioners as well as students in these areas focus on athletes’ general health issues. Readers will be able to understand the primary care concerns of athletes, earn their trust, and work more effectively with them. From hypothermia to mononucleosis, Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine will help readers recognize relevant signs and symptoms and determine when a physician’s attention, diagnosis, and treatment are required. The book outlines different courses of treatment, the significant role an athletic trainer plays in the healing process, and factors involved in the decision to return to activity.University sports medicine team physicians Dr. Greg Landry and Dr. David Bernhardt treat athletes and lecture extensively on the care of athletes with disorders in body systems, infections and allergies, nutritional disorders, psychological issues, and pharmacological concerns. In Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine they share their knowledge and experience with those already practicing in the field and those who are studying to become athletic trainers, physical therapists, and personal trainers. The text is packed with relevant and practical topics, including the psychological dimensions of working with adolescents, athletes undergoing rehab and burnout, and those showing signs of sexually transmitted diseases or addictive behaviors.The book also provides the following information:Extensive medical terminology to help readers communicate better with athletes’ physiciansAlmost 100 line drawings and photosHands-on advice for those working with athletes with asthma, diabetes, and other chronic conditions that require ongoing and practical interventionsPedagogical aids including chapter objectives and summaries, lists of terms and definitions in each chapter as well as in a glossary, case studies, a listing of resources for further information in each chapter, and an extensive indexWith Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine, professionals and students in athletic training, personal training, and sports medicine have an essential reference and textbook that will increase their knowledge base and help them contribute immeasurably to the long-term health of athletes. 6/27/2003 copyright, 344 pages.

Genetics of Fitness and Physical Performance Book (Copyright 1997, 408 pages) $66.95 Genetics of Fitness and Physical Performance is the first comprehensive reference on the role of the genes in influencing individual variation in fitness and performance.This essential compendium reviews the past 25 years of accumulated evidence on the genetic basis of health- and performance-related fitness phenotypes. Focusing on the interests of sport scientists, the authors provide insight into the significance of this research on nearly every aspect of the study of human physical activity.The book presents the biological basis of heredity and explains the concepts and methods of genetic epidemiology and molecular biology that are necessary to understand this specialized field. With the rapid advances in molecular biology and the paradigms of human genetics, exercise scientists face a dynamic and vibrant new field. This book offers readers new opportunities to better understand atherosclerosis, non insulin dependent diabetes, obesity, and hypertension by searching for single gene effects and identifying susceptibility genes.The authors review the evidence on the role of the genes for human traits as it pertains to the exercise science field. And they explore the scientific, practical, and ethical issues that confront exercise scientists as progress is made in this field.Genetics of Fitness and Physical Performance is vital reading for scholars in the field of exercise and sport science to understand how recent discoveries in genetics might shape their future research.About the AuthorClaude Bouchard, one of the world’s leaders in the study of genetics and physical activity, is professor of exercise physiology and director of the Biology of Physical Activity Research Group at Universite Laval in Sainte Foy, Quebec. He has an MSc in exercise physiology and a PhD in anthropological genetics.For more than 20 years, Dr. Bouchard’s research has focused on the genetic and molecular basis of human variation in body composition, physical fitness, and performance. This research has been supported by the Medical Research Council of Canada and other Canadian granting agencies as well as the U.S. National Institutes of Health.Dr. Bouchard has authored or coauthored several books, including Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity, and has published more than 500 professional and scientific papers. He received the Canadian Atherosclerosis Society Sandoz Award in 1996 at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada meeting. In 1997 Dr. Bouchard gave the J.B

Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education: Conversations in the Gym (Book) $29.95 Features 30 clear summaries of studies on elementary physical education instruction, class management, program design, workplace conditions, and moreIncludes practical tips for navigating the typical research report to improve the ability of teachers to glean new ideas and useful facts from research Shows the differences between the vantage point of the researcher and that of the teaching practitioner, and how to find the common ground between the twoCovers new teaching strategies, measuring instruments, and program alternatives-and how to think about teaching physical education in more sophisticated waysThis textbook and reference provides teachers with valuable insights for using research to improve their teaching. Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education: Conversations in the Gym lets readers eavesdrop on a career-long conversation between a well-known scholar and a topnotch teacher who have a combined 75 years of professional physical education experience. Together they take a close look at 30 studies to help educators learn how to glean valuable information from research. The book opens a window into the minds of 69 scholars as they puzzle about teachers, students, and programs. Readers do not need a highly technical vocabulary, advanced scientific or mathematical knowledge, or a detailed background concerning research methods. The authors have provided “translations” in the form of brief, nontechnical annotations that teachers and other non researchers will actually enjoy reading. Each study is briefly described and then commented on from a researcher’s perspective, a teacher’s perspective, and finally, a shared perspective. The 30 reports address important, practical issues recognizable to anyone familiar with what happens in a physical education class. The book shows how the studies can be useful to teachers in their own work, and it points out how valuable information from research can be used to improve teaching.The book also demonstrates how stimulating and fruitful dialogue can be when the knowledge of researchers and practitioners is brought together around a single study. By discussing each study from both perspectives, the book sheds light on the common ground between researchers and physical educators and fosters mutual respect between the two. The varied perspectives can also provide a valuable springboard for thought-provoking discussions among colleagues in a school setting or in a graduate-level physical educa

Exercise and Circulation in Health and Disease Book (Copyright 2000, 360 pages) $72.95 Here is the consummate text for anyone interested in learning how the cardiovascular system is regulated. Exercise and Circulation in Health and Disease is an expansive, broad-based reference that explores the functioning cardiovascular system from an integrative viewpoint.This text includes both historical developments and recent findings on the diverse aspects of cardiovascular function. Exercise and Circulation in Health and Disease was inspired by the presentations of scientists from around the world at the Danish Academy of Science in Copenhagen and features the research and analysis of more than 40 internationally recognized authorities.Exercise and Circulation in Health and Disease provides a conceptual framework for understanding cardiovascular function in health, as well as analysis of altered cardiovascular control during illness or under various physical and environmental conditions. Topics are presented from a basic science perspective with relevant implications for clinical and applied settings offered.This valuable handbook for cardiovascular regulation reveals fundamental concepts as well as study models and techniques used to uncover regulatory mechanisms. It also serves as an encyclopedia of the functioning cardiovascular system from an integrative viewpoint and can be used as a reference guide and conceptual blueprint.Part I introduces the subject of cardiovascular control mechanisms during exercise. In Part II, the text moves into specific implications for regional blood flow and oxygen delivery during exercise. Part III explores how external environmental conditions and internal biological factors affect cardiovascular regulation. Finally, Part IV examines cardiovascular regulation in disease.Capturing both the complexity and order of cardiovascular function, Exercise and Circulation in Health and Disease covers the intricate mechanisms of cardiovascular regulation from an integrated point of view.About the EditorBengt Saltin, MD, PhD, is professor and director of the Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre. He has more than 30 years of cardiovascular research and teaching experience. Dr. Saltin is a member of the Scandinavian Physiological Society, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the Danish Academy of Sciences. He received citation and honor awards from the ACSM and was presented with the Novo Nordisk Award in 1999.He has received Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Paris, the University of Athens, the University

No Gym? No Problem! – Physical Activities for Tight Spaces – 1st Edition (Book) $29.95 Bad weather, lack of facilities, and scheduling conflicts are among the everyday challenges for physical activity providers who are striving to develop consistent daily lesson plans or activities in often-cramped quarters. No Gym? No Problem! gives physical educators, recreation leaders, and classroom teachers the tools to deal with-and thrive despite-issues surrounding limited space. This resource contains nearly 100 activities that may be used individually to enhance existing curriculum or combined to create full-fledged lesson plans that meet specific skills, concepts, or fitness objectives. Whatever the purpose, these activitiesovercome space limitations, giving children a safe environment in which to learn and grow;use equipment effectively and efficiently in tight spaces; and are specifically designed to minimize prep time and budget demands.Developed by an experienced physical educator and recreation specialist, No Gym? No Problem! complies with all of the latest NASPE (2004) national standards to meet the needs of a variety of programs. From warming up and cooling down to working out for fitness and developing sport-specific skills, this book offers both traditional and innovative physical activities:Activities based on popular dances, game shows, board games, action movies, the Olympics, and world culturesFitness activities such as push-up hockey and walking the border of the United StatesMovement activities such as navigating a classroom highway and putting on a circusRhythm activities such as dancing through the decades and keeping beats with lummi sticksDribbling and kicking activities such as ball-handling tricks and virtual soccerStriking and volleying activities such as flipping flapjacks and pencil poolNo Gym? No Problem! is a must-have reference that physical activity providers will turn to any time they find themselves without access to a gym, rec center, or any other shared facility.9/9/2005 copyright, 256 pages.

Free Radicals in Exercise and Aging Book (Copyright 2000, 280 pages) $58.95 Explore the emerging field of free radical biology, exercise, and aging with this definitive reference. Free Radicals in Exercise and Aging addresses the current debate regarding whether free radicals released during exercise accelerate the aging process. It explains how free radicals can serve as important regulators of aerobic processes, and it clarifies the importance of exercise in increasing the efficiency of the antioxidant and oxidative repair systems.Mounting research data indicate that free radicals are involved in a variety of physiological and pathophysiological processes. This book focuses on exercise-induced adaptation. In general, a person’s ability to adapt to internal and external changes decreases during the aging process. However, by continually exposing the body to different challenges, regular exercise triggers an adaptation process that keeps the body and mind fit. Free Radicals in Exercise and Aging elucidates the role of free radical species in regulating this process.This text is also one of the first to provide an in-depth review of skeletal muscle oxidative stress and aging. This issue is pivotal because muscle serves such a critical role in mobility and normal life. Free Radicals in Exercise and Aging shares the most current understanding of how reactive oxygen species influence the biology of skeletal muscles. It explores some of the unique characteristics that skeletal muscle displays during aging, both in terms of free radical production and with regard to antioxidant systems.The implications of this research are far-reaching. Mutation of DNA is linked very closely to cancer, and if regular exercise improves the regulation of the antioxidant systems and the oxidative damage repair system, these mechanisms may be a very important tool against this deadly disease.This research-oriented text presents the latest information on the subject. It reviews and critiques current literature and provides critical information for exercise physiologists, sports medicine specialists, sport nutritionists, and gerontologists.About the EditorZsolt Radak is an associate professor and head of the faculty of Human Kinesiology at the Hungarian University of Physical Education in Budapest. He has worked in the fields of sport biomechanics and training theory, and he coached the Hungarian national track and field team. In the last seven years he has become interested in free radical physiology as it relates to exercise.Radak received a PhD from the

Step by Step: A Complete Movement Education Curriculum – 2nd Edition (Book) $38.95 Presents concepts and activities sequentially so that you can build the knowledge and confidence to implement a successful, rewarding movement education programOutlines three behavior management techniques that you can use to control the energy released by a good movement programIncludes visual catalogs of movements so that you can see at a glance what tools you have to work withContains more than 200 engaging, easy-to-understand drawings to help you visualize some of the more complex movements, floor patterns, and directional studiesBrings together class management structures, movement concepts, and skill activities into 45 realistic, adaptable lesson plansOffers activities that teach and reinforce numerous academic skills in language arts, math, and English language developmentStudents benefit much more when you, the teacher, fully understand what you are teaching. That’s why author and veteran teacher Sheila Kogan is so passionate about Step by Step: A Complete Movement Education Curriculum, Second Edition. In this indispensable guide, Kogan draws on her 30-plus years of experience to help elementary classroom teachers of all backgrounds and experience levels understand basic movement concepts so that they can create their own successful movement programs. The material is presented sequentially, step by step, to help you integrate important concepts and build toward goals. With encouragement, warmth, and wit, Kogan explains the underlying principles at each step using practical terms, not theoretical jargon. The first section of the book lays the groundwork, giving you a solid foundation in class management structures and basic movement concepts. It presents three behavior management techniques that you can use to control the energy released by a good movement program so that you can feel comfortable and keep children safe. Next, it presents the fundamental components that underlie all movement activities. You’ll learn about locomotor and non locomotor movements, level changes, directions, and floor patterns. These components create a basic movement vocabulary that you can use as a foundation to teach any movement skill, from dance and gymnastics to sports and games. To make your job even easier, the book includes visual catalogs of movements so that you can see at a glance what tools you have to work with. (The catalogs also provide an easy reference that you can return to when you begin putting the movements into practice.) Next, the bo

Advanced Soccer Drills: 69 drills for techniques and tactics (book) $18.95 This collection of challenging drills is a great resource for teaching advanced skills and for developing smart team players. You’ll find 69 drills to help players develop the ability and confidence to handle the ball under pressure, improve the way they see the field and make decisions, master advanced skills that they can use in specific game situations, and apply their skills successfully within a team framework. The drills are organized according to specific objectives, with a drill finder to help you select the drills that work on the areas you want to improve. Each drill is presented in a two-page format that includes instructions about the drill’s organization and procedure, key points for learning it, a large, clear diagram, and suggested variations for adjusting the difficulty level of the drill. Coaches will especially appreciate the chapter on using drills to construct practice sessions, as well as the 1-vs.-1 player-evaluation model, which you can use as a tool for selecting team members or as a practice exercise. The drills in this book are more challenging and more fun than the basics and are particularly valuable for select youth league, high school, and college-level players. Players under the age of 12 who have a solid grasp of the fundamentals will also benefit from some of these drills. Better practice means better performance. Advanced Soccer Drills is the perfect tool for developing complete players with high-level skills and soccer savvy. AUDIENCE Trade book for soccer coaches and players; reference for coaches. CONTENTS Drill Finder Acknowledgments Introduction Key to Diagrams Chapter 1. Winning 1 vs. 1 Chapter 2. Improving Vision and Decision Making Chapter 3. Applying Advanced Skills Chapter 4. Fine-Tuning Team Play Chapter 5. Using Advanced Drills in Practice Chapter 6. A 1 vs. 1 Player Evaluation Model About the Author ABOUT THE AUTHOR For more than 10 years Colin Schmidt has conducted soccer camps for players of all ages and abilities. The author of “Coaching Cards”Ëœan innovative resource that features practice drills on pocket-size cardsËœhe also has led coaching clinics for both new and experienced coaches. He is currently the director of coaching for an organization of 700 youth soccer players. A former All-State and Olympic development player, Schmidt has played soccer for nearly 25 years. At Claremont McKenna College in California, where he played varsity soccer for four years, he was granted the “Alamshaw Awa

Sideline Help: A Guide for Immediate Evaluation and Care of Sports Injuries (book) $14.95 A guide for immediate evaluation and care of sports injuries Make the right call every time an injury occurs! From minor ankle sprains to serious head injuries, Sideline Help has the information you need to respond correctly to all 18 common sports injuries. This highly visual, easy-to-use manual provides practical advice for making important decisions when an athlete is hurt and a medical professional isn’t available. By using the guidelines in this book, coaches, parents, physical education teachers, and others will be better able to take appropriate action in those critical first 10 minutes after an injury. Sideline Help is divided into four sections: Critical injuries Internal organ injuries Facial injuries Extremity injuries Each section is color-coded for quick reference. For each injury, an easy-to-follow flowchart guides you step-by-step through an on-field and sideline evaluation process. The flowcharts help you determine the type of injury sustained, the athlete’s physical and mental status, the severity of the injury, whether to call for emergency help, whether the athlete needs to see a doctor, what first aid procedures should be started, and whether it is safe for the athlete to return to play. No more guesswork! The simple instructions tell you what signs and symptoms to look for and what action to take, based on the symptoms you observe. In addition to giving specific tips for handling 18 injuries, Sideline Help contains eight important checks to perform in your evaluation, emergency care guidelines, and information about bleeding injuries, splinting, assisting an injured athlete off the field, common minor injuries, and what to include in your first aid kit. Sideline Help itself is an essential item for any sports first aid kit. Read it and keep it on hand, so you’ll be prepared when injuries occur. AUDIENCE Guide for coaches, parents, and physical education teachers CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments How to Use This Book Before the Game Sideline Help at a Glance Basic Knowledge and Essential Skills Eight Important Checks Checking for Mental Status Checking for Shock Checking for Pulse Checking for Numbness Checking for Strength Checking for Localized Tenderness Checking for Range of Motion Checking for Grating Bones Emergency Care Guidelines Calling 911 Cardiopulmonary Arrest Treating for Shock No Food or Water Bleeding Injuries Guidelines for Handling Blood Caring for Major Wounds Splinting Assisting an Inju

Fencing: Steps to Success Book (Copyright 2002, 160 pages) $21.95 Fencing: Steps to Success covers all of the essential skills of the epee and foil forms of fencing. This book will serve as the perfect training guide for less experienced fencers and students of fencing, as well as a valuable reference for instructors of this highly technical sport.One of the most recognized fencing figures in the United States, author Elaine Cheris shares her expertise as both a fencer and instructor. In each progressive learning step, she carefully describes each major skill, presents sequential illustrations (approximately 150 in all) to show how to perform the skill, and then provides a series of drills to refine the skills through practice. The book’s step-by-step teaching method is both challenging and fun for the student, promoting skills development and motivation to learn more. It’s the perfect technique-development guide and a valuable reference.Having made the U.S. Olympic team in both epee and foil, Cheris covers both forms in this book, giving you a well-rounded introduction to the sport. A highly accomplished instructor, Cheris owns and operates the Cheyenne Fencing Society and has been the chairperson for two World Championships. She has instructed many notable students, including pop music stars Neil Diamond and Jimmy BuffettAbout the AuthorHaving competed in national and international fencing competitions for two decades, Elaine Cheris stands as one of the all-time great U.S. fencers. Also well known as an instructor and administrator, she owns and operates the Cheyenne Fencing and Modern Pentathlon Center, where she has instructed many notable students, including pop music star Jimmy Buffett. She also has been the chairperson for two World Championships (1989 senior, 1993 Under-20 and Under-17) and the Coach of the Junior World Team.Cheris was the #1 ranked fencer in the United States in 2000 and the highest-ranking American internationally 1998-1999. She is a three-time Olympian (1980, 1988, 1996), a member of various teams including the 1988 women’s foil team, the 1996 Atlanta women’s epee team, the 1987 Pan American Games gold medal women’s foil team, and the gold medal women’s epee team in 1991.Cheris was also a member of the U.S. World Championships team in epee six times (1990-1994, 1998) and in foil three times (1982, 1985, 1987). She graduated from Troy State University in 1970 with a degree in Physical Education/Psychology. She resides in Denver, Colorado.Table of ContentsStep One: On Guard Stance a

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Counseling and Psychological Services for College Student Athletes, 2nd Edition (Book) $45.5 This is a volume of considerable magnitude and truly a must read for any professional working with college student-athletes. It provides a treasure trove of information, well researched and well written by authors with substantial practical experience in the field. This will no doubt become the go-to reference for anyone working with this population.–from the Foreword by Rolffs PinkertonStaff Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services, Duke UniversityAssociate Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical CenterCounseling and Psychological Services for College Student-Athletes provides numerous practical and effective ways to assist individuals of this growing on-campus population meet the issues and personal challenges they face today. Topics addressed include:General ConsultationEthicsLife SkillsApproaches to counseling specific groupsWomen Student-AthletesMale Student-AthletesAfrican-Descendent Student-AthletesGLBTQ Student-AthletesApproaches to counseling on special concernsCollege student-athlete experience and academicsTransitionsDisordered EatingClinical DepressionThe athlete student-to-be and the new student-athleteLearning DisabilitiesInjury and DisabilityAlcohol and drug useThis comprehensive, insightful view of the increasingly demanding intercollegiate athletics environment will be particularly useful for university-based and private practice counselors and psychologists, student service professionals, CHAMPS/Life Skills coordinators, intercollegiate athletic academic advisors, graduate students in counseling and psychology, coaches, and athletic trainers.

The Ultimate Football Coaching Manual: By the Experts (book) by Earl Browning $26.82 Featuring articles by 45 of the most respected coaches in the history of the game, The Ultimate Football Coaching Manual: By the Experts covers virtually every aspect of football. Includes articles by Bear Bryant on coaching philosophy; Emory Bellard on flexible triple option; Bobby Bowden on motivation and organization; Lloyd Carr on defending great offensive players; Larry Coker on planning for a championship team; Duffy Daugherty on mental attitude and emotions in football; Joe Paterno on the important things about football; and Tubby Raymond on the ageless Delaware Wing-T. Additional articles by Butch Davis of the University of Miami, Bob Devaney of the University of Nebraska, Paul Dietzel of the University of South Carolina, LaVelle Edwards of BYU, Hayden Fry of Iowa, Lou Holtz of Arkansas, Johnny Majors of Tennessee, Tony Mason of Arizona, Bill McCartney of Colorado, and many, many more. Truly an heirloom reference that will inspire, inform and entertain. Massive 8 by 11-inch format, and nearly an inch thick!2003, 390 pages.

Successful Wrestling: Coaches’ Guide For Teaching Basic to Advanced Skills (book) $19.95 Successful Wrestling takes you step-by-step through 30 wrestling techniques, from simple to complex. This valuable coaching tool is organized by skill progressions rather than by types of skills. No more sorting through pages of clinic notes trying to decide which techniques to teach when and to whom. Now you can follow the proven program of one of the most successful wrestling coaches in the country. Art Keith is famous for turning wrestlers into champions. He was a championship wrestler in high school and college and a wrestling coach of high school and NCAA champions. In Successful Wrestling, he brings you the best in basic body positions, moves, and teaching tips. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to teach different levels of athletes and how each level of technique is linked to the next. Use Successful Wrestling as a daily guide in your practice sessions, or just leave it on the mat for your grapplers to review. With 669 sequenced photos, this coaching guide will help your wrestlers actually see how various techniques are performed. The wrestling techniques contained in this coach’s handbook are organized into 18 steps. The steps are divided into beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. A. Beginning: Steps 1 through 8 illustrate basic techniques and fundamental positions requiring continuous movement without changing direction. They include stance and movement in standing position, double leg takedown, inside leg stand-up, crossface, and bar arm, cradle, and switch. B. Intermediate: Steps 9 through 14 should be mastered by advanced junior high wrestlers and by average or intermediate senior high competitors. The techniques in this section require more coordination and include outside fireman’s carry, single leg attack, wrist ride, duck out, and sit out and spin. C. Advanced: The advanced techniques are illustrated in Steps 15 through 18 and should be learned by most high school wrestlers in order to compete well at the college level. Requiring a fairly high degree of coordination, these techniques include inside fireman’s carry, cross body ride, pinning from the takedown, and arm drags. If you coach wrestling at the junior high, high school, or college level, you need _Successful Wrestling_–the book that helps you turn your grapplers into champions–one step at a time. AUDIENCE Reference for wrestling coaches and wrestlers. CONTENTS Stage I: Beginning Wrestling Skills Discover exactly which wrestling skills are essential

Youth Basketball Drills Book (Copyright 2001, 272 pages) $17.95 Spectacular plays may make the highlight reels, but winning results from consistent execution of sound fundamentals. Youth Basketball Drills contains all the drills you need to develop the essential skills in your players. Authors Burrall and Patrick Paye have outlined drills and variations that cover the entire scope of the game in both offense and defense. The drills are grouped by skills, with variations that progress as your players learn. Explanations show you how, when, and why to use each drill.You’ll find the information to build stronger individual players and develop a winning team. The arrangement of this book makes it a perfect reference tool — all of the details are presented in a step-by-step format. The drills are categorized into three skill development levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Each drill is clearly marked by number and by name, with an estimate of how much time it takes to execute. A list of all related drills is given to help you implement a systematic order to your workouts. There are drills for all facets of basketball, including:balance and agility,footwork,ball handling,passing,cutting,screening,rebounding, andshooting.Defensive skills are also addressed — both for the individual and as a team — including stance and footwork, individual moves, and team defense.It’s important to start young players out right — executing each move and each technique exactly as they are meant to be done. Having youngsters learn and then practice the proper techniques is vital. Youth Basketball Drills will give you the know-how and practice tools to teach young players the correct techniques, fundamental movements, and proper footwork to excel in basketball.About the AuthorBurrall Paye has been developing young basketball players’ skills for more than 30 years. He is considered one of the game’s best teachers.Coach Paye enjoyed winning seasons in 36 of the 37 years that he coached. During his career he was honored as State Coach of the Year and National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association Outstanding Coach (1985).Now retired, Coach Paye shares his expertise through his speaking and writing. He has spoken at major clinics in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. His numerous articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines such as Scholastic Coach, Basketball Clinic, Coaching Clinic, Pro-Keds Digest, and Winning Hoops. He is the author of several books on basketball, including Playing the

Sport in America: From Wicked Amusement to National Obsession (book) $39.95 An excellent supplemental text for sport history classes This book brings to one volume 19 essays representing some of the best sport history research in the field today. Sport in America helps fill the gaps in American sport history literature and provides a balanced perspective by presenting a variety of methodological approaches to historical research. This affordable reader is primarily designed to supplement these widely used sport history texts: Benjamin Rader, American Sports: From the Age of Folk Games to the Age of Spectators Betty Spears and Richard A. Swanson, History of Sport and Physical Activity in the United States William J. Baker, Sports in the Western World Elliott J. Gorn and Warren Goldstein, A Brief History of American Sports Written by distinguished scholars, these high-quality essays focus on the changes and patterns of American sport during five distinct eras over the past 400 years. Readers will find topics such as the relationship between urbanization and sport; the role of women in sport; the influence of ethnic and racial groups in sport; the role of consumer culture in sport; and the interdependence among sport, physical education, and other health professions. Students and scholars will appreciate the variety of perspectives and the opportunity to explore the diversity of America’s sporting past. AUDIENCE Supplemental text for sport history classes and reference for scholars in sport history CONTENTS Part I. The Pattern of Sport in Early America Introduction Puritans at Play?: Accusations and Replies, Allen Guttmann Gender and Sporting Practice in Early America, 1750-1810, Nancy L. Struna Suggested Readings Part II. Health, Exercise, and Sport in a Rapidly Changing Society, 1820-1870 Introduction Gouge and Bite, Pull Hair and Scratch: The Social Significance of Fighting in the Southern Backcountry, Elliott J. Gorn Sport and Popular Pastimes: Shadow of the Slavequarter, David K. Wiggins Embodied Selves: The Rise and Development of Concern for Physical Education, Active Games, and Recreation for American Women, 1776-1865, Roberta J. Park The First Modern Sport in America: Harness Racing in New York City, 1825-1870, Melvin L. Adelman Suggested Readings Part III. Sport in the Era of Industrialization and Reform, 1870-1915 Introduction The Country of the Young: The Meaning of Baseball in Early American Culture, Ronald Story Adopted by All the Leading Clubs: Sporting Goods and the Shaping of Leisure, Stephen H

USA Track & Field Coaching Manual Book (Copyright 2000, 328 pages) $24.95 The USA Track & Field Coaching Manual is the official coaching guide of the sport’s national governing body. The manual covers every major event and includes comprehensive, ready-to-apply information from 33 leading American coaches and experts. This book is the most complete and useful track and field coaching resource available today.Coaches of club, secondary school, and college men’s and women’s track and field teams will find a wealth of information among the 20 chapters. Included among the valuable materials are:proven predictive testing procedures,detailed event-specific technique instruction,carefully crafted training programs, and preparation and performance tactics for success in competition.Contributing authors to the USA Track & Field Coaching Manual are among the best coaches and experts in the sport of track and field. Many have worked with national, world, and Olympic champions. Each is an event-specific expert who has demonstrated the effective use of coaching art and science to train and inspire their athletes to achieve maximum performance.The USA Track & Field Coaching Manual is an essential part of any serious track and field coach’s library. Whether you use it as a practice tool or prize reference, your athletes and team will benefit from your application of the book’s content all the way to the victory stand.About the AuthorUSA Track & Field (USATF) is the national governing body for track and field, long-distance running, race walking and cross country. It is the United States’ member of the International Amateur Athletic Federation, the world governing body for Athletics, as well as a Group A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee.Through their nationwide membership of more than 2,500 clubs, schools, colleges, universities, and other organizations interested in track and field, long-distance running, and race walking, USATF promotes programs of training and competition for men and women and boys and girls of all ages; protects the interests and eligibility of its some 125,000 member-athletes; and establishes and maintains the sports’ rules of competition. The USATF is comprised of 56 member Associations.USA Track & Field’s mission is to continue its leadership role as the world’s preeminent national governing body in Athletics — from the grassroots to the elite level. It will provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to pursue excellence in long-distance running, race walking, and track and field in the US

Biochemical Monitoring of Sport Training Book (Copyright 2001, 296 pages) $64.95 This landmark book delivers into your hands the work and thinking of two long-standing authorities in biochemical monitoring whose work has not been widely available in the West — until now. Biochemical Monitoring of Sport Training expands the knowledge base in the field and paints a full and detailed picture of why and how biochemical monitoring is done. Those seeking scientific information to select and apply the best biochemical methods to monitor sport training need look no further — it’s all here.There are other books available on the subject, but Biochemical Monitoring of Sport Training is the only one that provides a combined package of theory and application. It provides in-depth explanations of what happens biochemically while athletes perform and it offers practical suggestions for how to actually biochemically monitor athletes yourself.Part I includes a discussion of why biochemical monitoring of training is necessary and the opportunities it presents for both coaches and athletes.Part II examines methodological limitations of studies in this area.Part III presents how to apply biochemical methods to monitor training in the real world.An essential reference and course text for exercise scientists, researchers, and elite-level coaches, Biochemical Monitoring of Sport Training provides access to the tools you need to optimize training and improve performance in a variety of sports.About the AuthorAtko-Meeme Viru, PhD, DSc, is a professor emeritus specializing in exercise physiology at the University of Tartu in Estonia. His investigations examine both the fundamental problems and applied questions related to the foundations of training monitoring. He earned a PhD from the University of Tartu in Estonia and a DSc from the Academy of Sciences of Estonia.Mehis Viru, PhD, is a senior researcher, head of the Laboratory of Sports Physiology, and the chair of coaching studies at the University of Tartu in Estonia. His main research areas are training monitoring, over training, and metabolic-hormonal adaptation to exercise and training. Dr. Viru has spent 15 years monitoring the training of Estonian elite athletes in different sport events. He studied and worked for four years at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, one of the world’s leading medical institutes. Dr. Viru earned a PhD from the University of Tartu in Estonia.Table of ContentsPrefacePart I. The Purpose of Biochemical Monitoring of TrainingChapter 1. Introduction: Necessity and O

Progress in Motor Control, Volume 2: Structure – Function Relations in Voluntary Movements (Book) $74.95 Progress in Motor Control, Volume Two, features 12 chapters by internationally known researchers in the field of motor control. Comprehensive and up to date, the reference reflects the spirit of the great Nikolai Bernstein, one of the founders of the area now defined as motor control and a significant contributor to the structure-function controversy.Progress in Motor Control, Volume Two, preserves many of the features that made the first volume a state-of-the-art reference and presents these new features:A reader-friendly designMore than 170 figures to illustrate the scientific ideas expressedMany up-to-date references to help readers find the most current research in the fieldLess theoretical than the first volume, this book provides readers with valuable information on these subjects:The direct relations of the motor function to neurophysiological and/or biomechanical structuresThe role of the motor cortex and other brain structures in motor control and motor learning The multidimensional and temporal regulation of limb mechanics by spinal circuitsIn this unique forum, prominent motor control scientists contribute varying viewpoints on different aspects of structure-function relations. These prominent scholars include scientists from the former Soviet Union who either knew Bernstein personally or worked closely with his students, biomechanists and neurophysiologists who focus on the role of particular body structures in the movement of production, and clinicians who analyze changes in movements with children and adults with neurological disorders.The book also gives an overview of the disagreement between Ivan Pavlov and Nikolai Bernstein, which is one of the most fascinating and controversial disagreements in the history of contemporary neurophysiology.Whether you’re a researcher, or graduate or postdoctoral student, Progress in Motor Control, Volume Two, thoroughly summarizes the latest motor control issues, research, and theories, and it identifies problems in need of investigation.

National Throws Coaches Association Complete Throws Reference Guide (DVD) $88.44 The National Throws Coaches Association Complete Throws Reference Guide provides an invaluable resource for throws coaches who want to improve the technique and performance level of their athletes. With seven separate video programs (Shot Put Teaching Progressions; Biomechanics of the Rotational; Shot Put; Discus Teaching Progressions; Advanced Discus Technique; Basics of Javelin Throwing; Hammer Toss Skills and Drills; and Strength and Power: Weight Training for the Dynamic Athlete) featuring several of the most respected coaches in the sport—Knut Hjetnes, Rob Lasorsa, Jud Logan, Tom Pukstys, and Mike Young. Produced in cooperation with the National Throws Coaches Association.

Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Manual – 1st Edition (Book) $39.95 Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Manual fills a void for the health fitness practitioner studying for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. The manual offers a focused, step-by-step presentation of the skills included in the exam. The text includes all the worksheets needed for every lab activity, and it presents 12 case studies to help readers learn how to thoroughly examine and interpret available information on real-life patients in terms of risk factors, appropriate goals, and program design. Labs are easy to understand and provide an excellent tool for test preparation.The text’s features include13 experience-based labs that correspond directly with the practical skills evaluated on the ACSM’s Health Fitness Instructor exam,reference tables and charts that supply all the information necessary to complete the labs, and sequentially organized information that carries readers progressively through each phase of exercise testing and prescription.Part I, “Pretest Responsibilities,â€? reviews lab instruments, procedures, and responsibilities as well as risk factor evaluation, informed consent, and medical history.Part II, “Techniques in Exercise Testing,â€? includes five labs that focus on techniques used to assess the components of health-related fitness, from body fat assessment to ECG placement and monitoring operations. Part III, “Exercise Prescription,â€? includes labs that address the three phases of exercise prescription and participant goal assessment. The practical examples used throughout Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Manual reinforce specific information for readers, providing a solid foundation of knowledge for the Health Fitness Instructor certification. The text is a must-read for anyone preparing for the ACSM exam.This manual is also a good accompaniment to the Health Fitness Instructor`s Handbook, Fourth Edition, by Edward T. Howley, Ph.D., and B. Don Franks, Ph.D., when preparing for the ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Certification.7/24/2003 copyright, 176 pages.

Adapted Aquatics Programming: A Professional Guide – 2nd Edition (Book) $58.95 The second edition of Adapted Aquatics Programming: A Professional Guideclarifies rationales for adapted aquatics programming, broadens the scope of and enriches traditional programs for people with disabilities, guides instructors in improving teaching methods and safety management, and educates professionals on providing safe and effective adapted aquatics programs. The second edition of Adapted Aquatics Programming: A Professional Guide is packed with new material, including up-to-date information on relevant legislation, guidelines on architectural accessibility, instructional strategies, equipment, safety management, and competitive and recreational aquatics activities.This comprehensive resource is a significant addition to the aquatics literature, providing a practical learning tool for the field. The authors infuse each chapter with specific techniques as well as rationales for adapted aquatics programming. They also provide readers withbest practices in adapted aquatics programming,a description of the scope of traditional adapted programs with enrichment ideas, guidance in improving teaching methods and safety management, andinstruction in providing safe and effective adapted aquatics programs. Adapted Aquatics Programming, Second Edition, contains a wealth of references, practical tips, and safety precautions. It includes a number of new features, including photographs and diagrams, life-experience scenarios that provide a reference point for the chapter ahead, and an objectives list for each chapter. It also offers ideas for using equipment and includes information about competitive and recreational aquatics activities.In part I, the authors explore foundational issues of adapted aquatics, including models of collaboration, inclusion, planning, program development, facilities, equipment, and supplies. In part II they lay out instructional strategies and detail how to build safe and effective programs. They also look at the specific needs of program participants and issues related to aquatic fitness and rehabilitation. In part III they provide information on enhancing a program conducting competitive and recreational activities. Founded on action-based research and current thinking, laws, and practices, Adapted Aquatics Programming, Second Edition, offers a practical approach to adapted aquatics, providing much-needed information on adapting the environment, equipment, instructional strategies, skill techniques, and teaching methods

Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Active Older Adults – 1st Edition (Book) $78.95 With the rise in active participation in sports and exercise by older people, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Active Older Adults is both timely and instructive. It explores the issues involved in working with active older adults, providing a valuable resource to help sports medicine professionals prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries for this growing population.Geared toward those working with active seniors – from competitive and recreational athletes to fitness enthusiasts – Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Active Older Adults contains the information to help practitioners strengthen their understanding of general issues in sports medicine for active seniors;explore prevention of, and determine treatment for, specific injuries;apply to their own practice the knowledge of specialists experienced in working with older populations; andimplement and supervise appropriate conservative therapies.Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Active Older Adults was written by a team of specialists with extensive experience in treating active seniors. While it emphasizes conservative treatment over surgery, it also guides readers in knowing when to refer a client to a surgeon, how to prepare a client for what might happen when referred, and what type of surgery might be indicated. Therapists and trainers will strengthen their ability to explain their basis for both treatment and referral. Part I focuses on a variety of issues in sports medicine for active seniors, including senescent changes in the musculoskeletal system, exercise testing and prescription, and factoring the kinetic chain into prevention and therapy. Flexibility, stretching, and massage for older people are also covered, as are nutrition, nutritional supplements, and pharmacology.Part II, organized by anatomical areas, delves into specific injuries and conditions in active seniors. This approach helps readers easily locate regional musculoskeletal problems and identify appropriate rehabilitation procedures. These regions include the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, spine, hip, knee, and foot and ankle. Common injuries, conditions, and treatments are explored in each area.Accompanying photos and illustrations supplement the text, showing stretches for all parts of the body, exercises for both injury prevention and rehabilitation, diagnostic techniques (including special tests and best X-ray positions) and various treatment options. The result is a reference that facilitates u

Neuromuscular Aspects of Physical Activity Book (Copyright 2001, 256 pages) $60.95 There is no shortage of research findings in the burgeoning field of the neurosciences and molecular biology and their impact on the physiology of exercise.Now Neuromuscular Aspects of Physical Activity brings together — in one focused text — the latest research compiled from an array of sources and fields of science, including neuroscience, kinesiology, molecular biology, and physiology. The comprehensive approach makes it an excellent textbook for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in muscle physiology courses. It’s also an outstanding reference for exercise and muscle physiologists.This advanced text is thoughtfully organized in a logical way, building from a foundational discussion of muscle fibers and motor units to cover the neuromuscular responses to physical activity.Among the many features that make this text invaluable to students are discussions of current issues in the field, especially the debate surrounding the sources and significance of fatigue at different levels of the nervous system and whether the spinal cord can “learn.� This thorough and remarkably current text features the following:More than 155 diagrams Meticulous, up-to-the-minute referencesHighlights of fatigue, endurance training, resistance training, and inactivity Topics sparsely covered in research literatureNo other text so clearly ties recent research information from neuroscience and molecular biology to our understanding of the physiology of exercise.About the AuthorPhilip Gardiner, PhD, is currently a professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He also is an associate member of the school of physical and occupational therapy at McGill University and associate researcher at the institute de kinesitherapie at the Free University of Brussels.For 25 years, Dr. Gardiner has conducted and published research pertaining to the effects of physical activity on the neuromuscular system, and his work has appeared in leading physiology journals. He is president of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.The former editor of the Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, Dr. Gardiner obtained his doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Alberta at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Table of ContentsPreface AcknowledgmentsChapter 1 Muscle Fiber TypesGrouping Fibers by Myosin Heavy-Chain (MHC) Composition Functional Properties of Fibers Containing Different Myosin Heavy-Chain Profiles Fiber Types and Per

Biomechanics and Biology of Movement Book (Copyright 2000, 488 pages) $80.95 Drawing on the expertise of 31 international researchers in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor behavior, Biomechanics and Biology of Movement provides an integrated, multidisciplinary, scientific approach to understanding human movement. As a text, it uses an integrated scientific approach to explore solutions to problems in human movement. As a complete reference volume, it provides an overview of how energy and work, balance and control, load factors, fatigue, and exercise interact to affect performance.Edited by three renowned specialists in the field — Benno M. Nigg, Brian R. MacIntosh, and Joachim Mester — the text contains over 130 mathematical equations to illustrate and increase understanding of its concepts. The editors defined the important components of topics such as work and energy, balance and motor control, load and excessive load, and fatigue and invited world-renowned experts in these areas to contribute from their viewpoints.Following an introduction highlighting the necessity of an interdisciplinary approach incorporating biology, biomechanics, biochemistry, physics, physiology, and other sciences, Biomechanics and Biology of Movement provides a four-part approach to problem solving arising from various movement, exercise, and sport sciences.Each part opens with a chronology of major events in research history and ends with a summary and a glossary of key terms.Part I examines chemical, mechanical, physiological, electrical, thermal, and other energy forms, and their interrelationship and transformation in order to produce optimal performance. Sport shoes, the pole used in pole vaulting, and specialized surfaces that allow storage and return of energy to the athlete serve as examples of how these energy factors work together and affect an athlete’s performance.Part II discusses how balance, motor control systems, and, most importantly, gravity interact to produce all human movement. This section also includes methods for applying these insights to individual performance situations.Part III explores the importance of mechanical load and force as well as their impact, both internal and external, on specific physical structures and systems, activities, and overall health. Strategies for preventing or reducing injuries and enhancing performance are also included.Finally, Part IV explores the interplay among exercise, muscle fatigue, and methods for its detection as well as some results of muscle fatigue such as impaired mobil

Isokinetics in Human Performance Book (Copyright 2000, 472 pages) $63.95 Isokinetics in Human Performance incorporates state-of-the-art performance research with the professional experience and insights of 34 experts in the field. This first-of-a-kind text offers performance researchers and strength and conditioning professionals a comprehensive treatment of isokinetic technology and its practical applications.Edited by renowned teacher, researcher, and NSCA board member Lee E. Brown, MEd, CSCS, the reference includes:An overview of isokinetic dynamometry and its evolution during the past 30 years An examination of velocity specific to human performanceUp-to-date studies concerning isokinetic research and its relevance to individual sports and specific performance types including space flightEnhanced data presentation and interpretation using 115 illustrations and 58 data tablesPart I defines isokinetic dynamometry technology and its data interpretation and screening techniques; compares and contrasts the technology with traditional isotonic/isometric training methods; and correlates isokinetic testing results to the dynamics of individual performance.Part II provides a biomechanical perspective on isokinetic dynamometry, including its limitations; assesses standardized testing procedures and data interpretation; and describes three-dimensional mapping techniques for interpreting athletic performance data.Part III explores testing and training applications for specific upper- and lower-body joints, muscle groups, body movements, muscle control and velocity; defines functional lifting limits and protocols for testing and training spinal muscles; and indicates applications of isokinetic devices to cardio respiratory fitness.Part IV applies tests and measurements to specific population groups (youth, gender, and issues of aging), specific sports performance (tennis, baseball, soccer, and American and Australian football), and simulated space flight.Isokinetics in Human Performance offers performance researchers and other strength and conditioning professionals an up-to-date overview of human isokinetic research and its practical applications.About the EditorPrior to assuming his current position as Department of Health Sciences Laboratory coordinator at Florida Atlantic University, Lee E. Brown, MEd, CSCS, began his career in teaching, coaching, consulting, and directing research and rehabilitation services in 1984. Since 1990, he has conducted isokinetic research.Coauthor of numerous professional journal articles and abstrac

Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Book (Copyright 1997, 288 pages) $29.95 In 1995 leading exercise scientists and medical specialists convened in Bethesda, Maryland, under the sponsorship of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to review the evidence of physical activity’s influencing cardiovascular health. This reference presents the Consensus Statement from the 1995 Conference on Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health and the supporting papers presented there.The 28 papers document:public health problems of sedentary lifestyles, current data and opinions on the contributions of different types and amounts of physical activity to reducing cardiovascular disease, andthe role that exercise has in rehabilitating people with cardiovascular disease.This NIH conference report complements and augments the Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity. Readers also will find successful approaches for implementing and maintaining physical activity programs for various populations, including older adults and people with disabilities.About the AuthorArthur S. Leon, MD, is the Henry L. Taylor professor and director of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene and Exercise Science in the Division of Kinesiology as well as adjunct professor and Chief Cardiologist in the Department of Medicine’s Heart Disease Prevention Clinic at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.Dr. Leon, who earned his MD in 1957 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, has studied the effects of physical activity on cardiovascular health for more than 32 years. His research has contributed significantly to recent recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Surgeon General’s Report on the health benefits of regular physical activity.A Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and the Epidemiology and Preventive Cardiology Council, Dr. Leon also is a member of the editorial board for the Surgeon General’s Report. He won the AAPHERD’s William G. Anderson Award in 1981 and ACSM Citation Award in 1995.Dr. Leon lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with his wife, Gloria. He enjoys jogging and exercise, gardening, and watching University of Minnesota basketball games.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Charge to the Panel, John H. Ferguson NIH Consensus StatementPart I. An Overview of the FieldPhysical Activity, Lifestyle, and Cardiovascular Health, William L. HaskellPart II. Burden of Physical Inactivity to the Population’s HealthWhat Is the Magnitu

Over training in Sport Book (Copyright 1998, 416 pages) $60.95 Over training in Sport is the first comprehensive text on the physiological, biomedical, and psychological aspects of over training and overreaching in sport. Thirty-three leading researchers contribute 17 chapters to this multidisciplinary review of recent findings.Since the research is multidisciplinary, information is presented in an easy-to-understand manner and background information is provided for those who may not have a comprehensive understanding of each subject area.Over training in Sport is divided into seven sections: Section I examines the prevalence, physiological responses, and methods of monitoring and preventing over training in endurance athletes. Section II discusses over training in strength/power athletes and their responses to changes in factors such as resistance volume and intensity. Section III considers medical consequences of over training, including cardiovascular and hematological responses, neuroendocrine responses, and musculoskeletal and orthopedic effects. Section IV covers immune system responses to over training and possible interventions to prevent immunosuppression. Section V documents nutritional factors that may play a part in over training. Section VI discusses the psychological aspects of over training and covers potential treatment and prevention methods. Section VII summarizes the current status of over training research and points to future research needs and directions.This valuable reference should be on the bookshelf of anyone with a serious interest in the potential effects of training too often or too intensely.About the AuthorRichard B. Kreider, PhD, serves as associate professor and assistant department chair in the Department of Human Movement Sciences and Education at the University of Memphis. His primary research focus has been on optimizing human performance by studying nutritional considerations, physiology of ultra endurance exercise, and over training. Dr. Kreider has published more than 100 research articles in scientific journals. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the research digest editor for the International Journal of Sport Nutrition.Andrew C. Fry, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Movement Sciences and Education at the University of Memphis. Dr. Fry’s primary research interests lie in resistance exercise, skeletal muscle adaptations to resistance exercise, and over training in resistance athletes. He has published more than 75 research a

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Aquatic Rescue and Safety: How to Recognize, Respond to, and Prevent Water – Related Injuries (Book) $24.95 Be prepared for water emergencies! If you are responsible for the welfare of those who spend time in or around the water-as an aquatic manager, scuba diving instructor, firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency rescue worker-or if you’re a water sport enthusiast yourself, then you need to know how to prevent and manage aquatic accidents. This potentially lifesaving guide shows you how.The only book of its kind, Aquatic Rescue and Safety provides detailed information on how to identify, treat, and prevent all types of submersion injuries, from drowning, hypothermia, and cramps to injuries of the heart, lungs, head, and spinal cord. It also contains special sections on dealing with watercraft – related and scuba diving injuries. Written by a veteran scuba diving instructor and water-rescue instructor trainer, the book presents the latest, most effective rescue and first aid procedures-techniques proven to save lives-for all water-related injuries. The book also examines the causes of submersion injuries to help you understand how to prevent them. It provides specific steps that you can take to prevent accidents, and it gives you the tools you need to promote safety on the water, including tips for people who have children with them in aquatic settings.Aquatic Rescue and Safety is ideal as a manual for water rescue training, as a resource for individual aquatic recreation enthusiasts, and as a reference for emergency preparedness. Whether you are simply an avid boater or swimmer or a member of a water rescue team, this book will help you acquire the knowledge and skills to prevent water-related injuries and save lives.

Complete Book of Throws (Book) $23.95 From the basic biomechanics of throwing to in-depth information on the discus, javelin, hammer, and shot put, Complete Book of Throws brings it all together to improve your techniques-and your distance!Complete Book of Throws takes the techniques and conditioning programs of the most accomplished coaches in each event and presents them in a way that athletes can understand and coaches can adapt to create a winning program. Whether you’re just starting out in the event or preparing your team for competition at the highest level, you’ll find the conditioning and training specifics you need to strength your body, improve your form, and push your performance to the edge.Four-time Olympian and six-time discus world-record holder Jay Silvester covers specific strength training and conditioning techniques, including training for athletes in multiple throwing events. World-class coaches complete the picture with in-depth coverage of each throw technique. Sport-specific strength conditioning, periodization, and effective energy transfer are all covered in this practical guide, along with detailed illustrations that walk you through every phase of each throw.In addition to serving as the Olympic throws coach for Team USA 2000, Silvester has coached five NCAA discus champions. Now he leads a team of topnotch coaches in creating the ultimate resource for athletes and coaches alike. If you are seeking to enhance your coaching technique, refine your athletes’ technique, or improve their throws, the Complete Book of Throws has the details and instructions you need.

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Progress in Motor Control, Volume 3: Effects of Age, Disorder and Rehabilitation – 1st Edition (Book) $91.95 Progress in Motor Control, Volume Three, explores recent progress in theoretical and experimental motor control studies, presenting cutting-edge research and experimental findings in motor control literature. In this reference, you’ll find the viewpoints of many of the world’s experts in motor control, and you’ll see how to apply their latest insights to clinical problems.Comprehensive and up to date, Progress in Motor Control, Volume Three, continues the tradition of the great Nikolai Bernstein, one of the founders in the field now defined as motor control. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice for professionals working in the area of impaired motor coordination. Progress in Motor Control, Volume Three, appeals to a broader audience than previous volumes did, crossing into applied areas such as aging, development, and rehabilitation. This new volume highlights changes in motor control with age and neurological disorder, including effects on posture, balance control, motor learning, and rehabilitation after a stroke. It’s a valuable resource for a wide range of professionals working in basic and applied areas of motor control.In this volume, 28 internationally known researchers in the field of motor control present state-of-the-art accounts to help clinicians understand current trends in basic motor control studies. The book includes 12 comprehensive and detailed chapters featuring more than 180 figures and photos that highlight the contributors’ methods of research and conclusions from their studies. It is organized into the following four parts: Sensorimotor integrationNew approaches to motor variabilityChanges in motor control with age or neurological disorderMotor rehabilitation after stroke or spinal cord injuryWith the addition of clinical applications, Progress in Motor Control, Volume Three, will become an essential resource to professionals in physical therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and other medical fields. Just as important, it will help to educate future professionals in both basic and applied motor control.9/29/2003 copyright, 336 pages.

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