Concerned with the performance-related aspects of emotion in sport, the core of this book is the presentation of the editor's "Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning" model as a theoretical and metho
Eleven dance educators, choreographers, critics, and scholars representing a spectrum of international perspectives on pedagogy, the body, performance, dance, and culture contribute 12 chapters addres
Recent studies have shown that physical activity is directly related to the incidence of type 2 diabetes, and this book examines how obesity, inactivity and the increased incidence of diabetes mellitu
All Active: 35 Inclusive Physical Activities gives elementary and adapted physical education teachers and recreation leaders everything they need to help children practice motor skills with purpose, m
Featuring exercises and programs utilizing machines, free weights, kettlebells, stability balls and elastic bands, Strength Training Past 50, Third Edition equips men and women aged 50 and above to bu
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This book provides direction for education and school health professionals interested in promoting student health and is valuable for individuals and groups interested in advocating for WSCC and for t
"Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity "presents information on sociology of sport to prepare readers for advanced study or practice in the field. This text explores the impact of s
With over 200 superior-quality illustrations, Anatomy & Kinesiology Flashcards offer students and professionals a convenient way to learn the configurations and actions of musculoske
Explores the physical, mental, emotional, social, environmental and spiritual elements of wellness using an evidence-based approach to help living life to the fullest. This book examines the seven att
Kinesiologist Torbert (Leonard Gordon Institute for Human Development Through Play, Temple U., Philadelphia) presents a revised discussion of movement mechanics and their purposeful application for im
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This undergraduate textbook introduces techniques for examining clients experiencing musculoskeletal injuries, examination strategies for each region of the human body, and the injuries that allied he
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This textbook explains the use of therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries. It first covers concepts related to rehabilitation, healing, physics, and examination and assessment, then outlines
Profiles 42 physical activity programmes that are helping people adopt more active and healthy lifestyles. This book highlights innovative and tested physical activity programmes being implemented in
The fourth edition of this textbook on sport psychology for advanced psychology students offers new info on careers, plus nine new chapters on subjects such as leadership, family influences, and yo
Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health includes applied content and research-based guidelines to help students distinguish between nutrition recommendations backed by science and the
Addresses the challenging psychological components of physical activity. Bringing together a field of experts, this book features diverse topics, bridging health psychology and exercise psychology to
