A comprehensive guide from Jim Stoppani includes 382 exercises and 116 ready-to-use workouts featuring the most popular training equipment (free weights, TRX, BOSU, kettlebells, and bodyweight). Wheth
Noakes (University of Cape Town) describes the physiology and biochemistry of running, and offers practical training advice for both the beginner and marathon runner. Previously published by Oxford U
This textbook is for students and professionals in sport science, strength and conditioning, and athlete training. Stressing the scientific perspective, coverage encompasses body systems, exercise tec
Based on the author's research results which quantify the forces that specific movements and exercises impose on the low back, the book challenges commonly prescribed practices for avoiding back injur
Features illustrated step-by-step instructions for learning tai chi's basic movements and forms, and offers guidance on creating routines that address specific health and fitness needs.
Littlewood of the USA Pickleball Association presents this ground-up guide to the sport. The introduction begins by describing the court, equipment, rules, and etiquette. The body of the book discusse
This color-illustrated guide for coaches, trainers, physical therapists, and others gives instructions for TRX suspension training, which is especially useful for first responders, older athletes,
In recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie brand of Brazil
If you are looking for the definitive resource to help you measure your students’ achievement, your search is over. PE Metrics: Assessing Student Performance Using the National Stand
Exercise Biochemistry, Second Edition, takes a potentially difficult and technical subject and translates it into a clear explanation of how exercise affects molecular-level functioning
Sport Nutrition, Third Edition, presents the principles and rationale for current nutrition guidelines for athletes. Using a physiological basis, this text provides an in-depth look at t
Tumbling Basics helps teachers new to tumbling break down each skill into small, easy-to-teach steps. This book focuses on seven tumbling skills that provide the basis for any tumbling p
Biologic Regulation of Physical Activity provides readers with a cutting-edge perspective of underlying issues that may contribute to the obesity epidemic. It offers evidence of a biologic regulator a
Are you preparing for a successful career as an exercise professional? This book provides core knowledge and industry standards to help exercise professionals serve their clients. It uses scientific f
For teachers of young children looking for age-appropriate content, Clements and Schneider support the 2013 SHAPE America National Standard for K-12 physical education, which stresses that the goal
With this guide, James (physical education teacher education, College of Brockport, State U. of New York) helps new physical education teachers survive their first year. She shows them how to transfer
For sport scientists, athletes, coaches, physicians, physical therapists, and students, Hausswirth (recovery and nutrition guidelines, National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance, France) a
Abernethy (U. of Queensland, Australia), Bruce and Vaughn Kippers, Hanrahan, Pandy et al. teach undergraduate students in human movement, kinesiology, and sport and exercise science about the anatomic
Written by authorities in teacher education, exercise physiology and sport science, this book shows how to apply various concepts in child development, cognitive science, physical education and teache
