Strong, fast, powerful, intelligent, and focused. Today's wide receiver must have the total package of physical and mental skills in order to excel at the position. "Complete Wide Receiver" covers it
Get an inside view of muscles in action. Like having an X-ray as you work out, "Delavier's Sculpting Anatomy for Women" features full-color photos and detailed anatomical illustrations of exercises fo
Emanuelson, who served as a park district executive director in Illinois for 20 years, introduces basic accounting concepts and the financial tools for measuring the performance of private businesses,
Brimming with practical ideas, "Build It So They Can Play" assists physical education teachers, caregivers, and play group and recreation leaders in building adapted equipment and implementing associa
In this update of the 2006 edition, Tiidus, a fellow professor of kinesiology and physical education at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and a Canadian biochemist introduce exerc
"Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice" presents the latest research examining the evidence for the use of various massage therapy techniques in treating pathological conditions and speci
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.
Sedentary habits have been identified as a major public health problem in many countries. The timely Physical Activity and Health addresses an unmet need by providing a comprehensive treatment of the
For students and practitioners of massage therapy, physical therapy, osteopathy, and related fields, Johnson, a physiotherapist and sports massage therapist in the UK, presents a beginner's guide to d
In this text for undergraduates, Jurin (University of Northern Colorado) uses a conversational writing style as he shows how students can live a sustainable lifestyle. The text goes beyond environment
NSCA's Guide to Program Design offers the most current information, guidance, and protocols from respected scientists and practitioners with expertise in strength and conditioning progra
More than 110 proven drills in Tennis Skills & Drills demonstrate appropriate techniques with descriptions for players to master a skill and then use that targeted skill during competition. Photo
Celebrity trainer and YouTube sensation Stephen Cabral makes his private clients' programs available in A Man's Guide to Muscle and Strength. Packed with more than 140 exercises and over 300 photos, i
In the latest edition of his book Fitness Education for Children: A Team Approach, Stephen Virgilio emphasizes the importance of collaboration to combat obesity and promote active lifest
Successful Sports Officiating will help prepare aspiring and inexperienced officials for the rigors of the job. Written by leading experts in the officiating field—boasting experience at
Tummers (health and physical education, Eastern Connecticut State U.) provides teachers and other professionals with activities to equip students in grades preK-12 with stress management skills. She g
Successful coaches and world-class rowers come together to present the techniques, training methods and racing strategies that make rowers faster and more efficient in the water. Original.
WBCA's Plays & Strategies presents a detailed and comprehensive guide to scoring drawn from the programs of 25 top coaches in women's collegiate basketball. Designed specifically for the women's g
An exploration of Latino culture and its relationship to sport. It provides an account of this population's role in US sport history. It discusses the evolution of sport, games and physical activity.
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
Each easy-to-follow lab in this manual includes background information, step-by-step procedures, discussion questions, and a bibliography. Part 1 offers an orientation to lab instruments and procedure
As has been proven by the success of John Parker’s Once a Runner and Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run, runners want reading material that goes beyond techniques and workouts. In Runners on Running,
With over 20 years of experience coaching goalkeepers who have gone on to achieve worldwide success, Tim Mulqueen is on top of the coaching ranks in soccer. He has trained internationally recognized E
In the United States alone, more than 45 million participants play pool--almost twice the participation rate of golf. With over 250 full-color illustrations and photos, Pool Player’s Edge gives reader
Recognized as one of the world's premier fitness professionals, California-based Blahnik has 25-plus years of teaching and training experience; he has been featured as a fitness expert in 200-plus mag
Whether you're a crafty vet on the water looking to take your skills to the next level or a recreational rider interested in doing some eye-opening tricks for fun, Water Skiing and Wakeboarding is yo
"John Howard was the first recognizable name in modern-era cycling, and his versatility continues as a world-class masters racer and coach. Mastering Cycling speaks from the master's own perspective a
Students love games, but unfortunately, games are often taught in ways that alienate or exclude less-skilled students. Or worse yet, students find the games boring because they have no v
Suitable for lecturers, students in physical education, practising teachers, and coaches, this book shows you how to help players learn through the tried and tested knowledge of others and become bett
Offers you the low down on exercise: how much, how often, depending on your age and fitness. This book covers physical activity recommendations for individuals beginning in infancy all the way through
Wheelchair Sport provides coaches, teachers, and athletes with the information they need to compete and succeed in wheelchair sports.People who use wheelchairs have a greater opportunity than ever bef
Sports figures, events, and organizations affect our society in vast, varied, and sometimes unexpected ways. To gain a broad-based understanding of how sport interfaces with public polic
Over the past decade and a half, there has been an upsurge of interest among neuroscientists and psychologists in the complex relationship between visual perception, attention, and memory, on the one
The importance of research and evaluation in the park and recreation industry is becoming increasingly evident as agencies are being asked to justify their existence to a variety of stak
With Big Activity Ball Games, you can - choose from a variety of games to use in school, recreation, or fitness settings—or anywhere you work with youths or adults;- use the easy-to-read game format t
Knight (athletic training, Brigham Young U.) and Brumels (kinesiology, Hope College) present a modular approach consisting of three levels and 147 modules that guide students in an athletic training p
More than 12 million players suit up for baseball each year in the US alone. American Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year Tom O’Connell presents more than 100 of the best practice games eve
Compact enough to carry on outdoor adventures (6x9"), this detailed guide gives step-by-step instructions for dealing with emergencies in the wilderness, covering everything from assessing the situati
This reference for physical education teachers, youth fitness leaders, and coaches offers b&w photos on every page illustrating exercises and equipment usage in strength-training programs for chil
