The popularity of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which consists primarily of repeated bursts of high-intensity exercise, continues to soar because its effectiveness and efficie
Increase shot power and on-court speed and agility with the most comprehensive tennis conditioning resource available. Combining 204 drills and exercises with online access to 56 video demonstrations,
From the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and specialists from around the world, this 32-chapter guide outlines a framework for exercise management for people with chronic diseases and disab
Beginning Jazz Dance provides students with the context, background information and basic instruction they need in order to understand the genre and appreciate jazz dance as a performing art. Students
Water Fitness Lesson Plans and Choreography helps new instructors learn the basics of class organization and keeps veteran instructors out of the proverbial teaching rut. This reference
Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Third Edition, details the art and science of adventure leadership. This thorough update of the groundbreaking text covers the latest research, issues, a
Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming will help students learn the essential aspects of professional practice while developing a leadership mind-set. The book focuses on the
"The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of popular sports to sport enthusiasts and those interested in getting involved in programming multisport opportunities"--
Vance presents this in-depth guide to using physiometric technology and data collection to precisely tune triathlon training to an athlete's individualized needs, broken into four parts. The first par
Want to increase your speed, endurance, and efficency? Learn how to apply the latest in cycling research, science and technology to train smarter, ride longer, and race faster.
Gorwitz, a middle school physical education teacher, outlines a program of planning, activity, technology, and collaboration with colleagues, administrators, volunteers, parents, and community members
SUPERANNO Millions of runners use Speed & Distance devices, and serious participants know that the technology can provide an edge over the competition. The Runner's Edge unlocks the mystery and po
For students in ergonomics, human factors, and sport technology and engineering, as well as ergonomists and other health care and exercise professionals, the late Reilly (Research Institute of Sport a
With modern conveniences and technology always beckoning, today's children are less active and more obese than ever—which leads to an ever-increasing need for more effective interventions to help them
Carpenter and Blandy (both: arts and administration, University of Oregon) present works from ten contributors from the United States and Canada, all in the field of arts and cultural administration.
Thought provoking and original, Tennisology delves into the science, psychology, and history of the world’s most popular individual sport in search of the factors that truly influence su
Lepore (West Chester University of Pennsylvania) supplies professionals and students with information on aquatics for individuals with emotional, cognitive, and/or physical disabilities. The text begi
ACSM’s Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines, Fifth Edition, presents the current standards and guidelines to help health and fitness establishments provide high-quality service and program
Tumminello, a fitness professional, strength and conditioning coach, and educator for trainers and coaches, identifies common workout mistakes, simplifies the science and techniques behind common r
Davies, a movement, body mechanics, and strength and conditioning coach on the PGA Tour, and DiSaia, a strength trainer, chiropractor, and sports medicine specialist, draw on findings from scientif
This text documents the history of dance from prehistory to the present, detailing dancers and choreographers, dances, and works and literature from specific time periods, and dance as an art form
A comprehensive and practical guide for identifying and incorporating yoga movements into a new or existing routine includes descriptions and images of awareness exercises and proven poses, as well as
Boyle, a sports performance coach specializing in strength and conditioning, functional training, and general fitness, provides trainers and athletes with exercises for improving speed, strength, and
Cissik, an author, strength and conditioning specialist, personal trainer, and coach who works with athletic professionals and children, and Dawes, a professor of health sciences, coach, personal trai
Bridging the gap between research and application for dancers and dance educators at all levels, the book presents integrated guidelines and principles that will maximize physical and mental well-bein
This textbook describes the management of sports facilities, including their history and the role of managers; management theory and human resources; facility planning, sites and design, and construct
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
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
Bate, a coach, speaker, and presenter in the UK, and Jeffreys, a strength and conditioning coach in the UK who specializes in speed and agility development, outline the game skills and requirements so
Intended for physical therapists and athletic trainers, this clinical guide describes typical and atypical movement in the foot, knee, hip, and pelvis during running, and explains how anatomical align
An authoritative guide to the art of baserunning reveals techniques and strategies for honing this offensive skill and features a skill assessment, drills, exercises and routines, and detailed photo s
Jeffreys, a strength and conditioning coach at the U. of South Wales, Australia, brings together strength and conditioning coaches and sport specialists from the US and Australia, who teach athletes a
Lund (kinesiology and health, Georgia State U.) and Veal (physical education teacher program, Middle Tennessee State U.) show current and future middle and high school physical education teachers how
Suitable for students and fitness professionals, this title explores the physiology and benefits of fitness whilst also providing information and tools for improving health and wellness. It includes e
Kauffman (recreation and parks management, Frostberg State U., Maryland) and Moiseiechik (recreation and sport management, U. of Arkansas) explain the principles and practices of managing, reducing, o
Full of both useful photographs and anatomical illustrations, this guide shows both how to build up biceps, triceps and forearms and how to prevent injury and imbalance. Delavier, a journalist for Le
Huber, a coach and professor of counseling and educational psychology and kinesiology at Indiana U. at Bloomington, explains how to apply the principles and theories of educational psychology to coach
For health professionals interested in promoting and implementing physical activity and health promotion programs, Lee (obesity research and health and human performance, U. of Houston) et al. introdu
